DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

Fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet (in millions):

	September 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Fuel hedge contracts
Fuel hedge contracts, current assets	$	3		$	3
Fuel hedge contracts, noncurrent assets	2			4
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
Interest rate swaps
Other accrued liabilities	(6		)	(6		)
Other liabilities	(16		)	(13		)
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL)	(22		)	(19		)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance

Pretax effect of derivative instruments on earnings (in millions):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Fuel hedge contracts:
Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft fuel expense	$	(10	)	$	(11	)	$	(14	)	$	(17	)
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
Interest rate swaps:
Losses recognized in aircraft rent	(2		)	(2		)	(5		)	(5		)
Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)	(5		)	—			(8		)	(5		)