REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Revenue Recognition [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue

Passenger revenue recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in millions):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Passenger ticket revenue, net of taxes and fees	$	2,226	$	2,252	$	6,081	$	5,536
Passenger ancillary revenue	135		127		362		337
Mileage Plan passenger revenue	257		236		757		671
Total Passenger revenue	$	2,618	$	2,615	$	7,200	$	6,544

Mileage Plan revenue included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in millions):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Passenger revenue	$	257	$	236	$	757	$	671
Mileage Plan other revenue	159		146		483		433
Total Mileage Plan revenue	$	416	$	382	$	1,240	$	1,104

Cargo and other revenue included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in millions):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Cargo revenue	$	29	$	37	$	97	$	102
Other revenue	33		30		93		88
Total Cargo and other revenue	$	62	$	67	$	190	$	190

Contract with Customer Liabilities

The table below presents a roll forward of the total frequent flyer liability (in millions):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022
Total Deferred Revenue balance at January 1	$	2,497	$	2,358
Travel miles and companion certificate redemption - Passenger revenue	(712)		(632)
Miles redeemed on partner airlines - Other revenue	(86)		(45)
Increase in liability for mileage credits issued	900		800
Total Deferred Revenue balance at September 30	$	2,599	$	2,481