Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 20, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	AAL
Entity Registrant Name	American Airlines Group Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000006201
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		696,649,850
Entity Public Float			$ 31
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	AMERICAN AIRLINES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000004515
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000
Entity Public Float			$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$ 30,802	$ 20,218	$ 18,743
Regional passenger	6,322	3,131	2,914
Cargo	875	685	675
Other	4,651	2,709	2,523
Total operating revenues	42,650	26,743	24,855
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	10,592	7,839	7,705
Salaries, wages and benefits	8,508	5,460	6,217
Regional expenses	6,516	3,326	3,028
Maintenance, materials and repairs	2,051	1,260	1,158
Other rent and landing fees	1,727	1,152	1,083
Aircraft rent	1,250	768	553
Selling expenses	1,544	1,158	1,058
Depreciation and amortization	1,295	853	845
Special items, net	800	559	386
Other	4,118	2,969	2,674
Total operating expenses	38,401	25,344	24,707
Operating income	4,249	1,399	148
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income	31	20	26
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(887)	(856)	(632)
Other, net	(181)	(88)	221
Total nonoperating expense, net	(1,037)	(924)	(385)
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net	3,212	475	(237)
Reorganization items, net		(2,655)	(2,208)
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,212	(2,180)	(2,445)
Income tax provision (benefit)	330	(346)	(569)
Net income (loss)	2,882	(1,834)	(1,876)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 4.02	$ (6.54)	$ (7.52)
Diluted	$ 3.93	$ (6.54)	$ (7.52)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic	717,456	280,213	249,490
Diluted	734,016	280,213	249,490
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.20
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	20,345	19,594	18,743
Regional passenger	2,911	2,927	2,914
Cargo	717	676	675
Other	3,168	2,563	2,493
Total operating revenues	27,141	25,760	24,825
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	7,190	7,628	7,705
Salaries, wages and benefits	5,662	5,267	6,208
Regional expenses	3,113	3,074	3,049
Maintenance, materials and repairs	1,334	1,222	1,158
Other rent and landing fees	1,145	1,117	1,083
Aircraft rent	860	743	554
Selling expenses	1,091	1,128	1,059
Depreciation and amortization	896	830	845
Special items, net	507	282	386
Other	3,005	2,935	2,696
Total operating expenses	24,803	24,226	24,743
Operating income	2,338	1,534	82
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income	25	20	25
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(581)	(710)	(646)
Other, net	(153)	(84)	223
Total nonoperating expense, net	(709)	(774)	(398)
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net	1,629	760	(316)
Reorganization items, net		(2,640)	(2,179)
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,629	(1,880)	(2,495)
Income tax provision (benefit)	319	(354)	(569)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,310	$ (1,526)	$ (1,926)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)	$ (1,876)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost	(163)	(142)	130
Current year change	(2,633)	1,577	(1,910)
Benefit plan modifications			3,345
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value	(54)	18	(12)
Reclassification into earnings	(4)	34	(3)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value	(3)	(1)	3
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	(2,857)	1,486	1,553
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)	(330)	538	569
Comprehensive income (loss)	355	(886)	(892)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income (loss)	1,310	(1,526)	(1,926)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost	(159)	(142)	130
Current year change	(2,602)	1,565	(1,910)
Benefit plan modifications			3,345
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value	(52)	18	(12)
Reclassification into earnings	(4)	34	(3)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value	(4)	(1)	6
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	(2,821)	1,474	1,556
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)	(328)	538	569
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ (1,183)	$ (590)	$ (939)

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash	$ 994	$ 1,140
Short-term investments	6,309	8,111
Restricted cash and short-term investments	774	1,035
Accounts receivable, net	1,771	1,560
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	1,004	1,012
Prepaid expenses and other	1,260	1,465
Total current assets	12,112	14,323
Operating property and equipment
Flight equipment	28,213	23,730
Ground property and equipment	5,900	5,585
Equipment purchase deposits	1,230	1,077
Total property and equipment, at cost	35,343	30,392
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(12,259)	(11,133)
Total property and equipment, net	23,084	19,259
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,086
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,240	2,311
Other assets	2,244	2,299
Total other assets	8,575	8,696
Total assets	43,771	42,278
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,708	1,446
Accounts payable	1,377	1,368
Accrued salaries and wages	1,194	1,143
Air traffic liability	4,252	4,380
Frequent flyer liability	2,807	3,005
Other accrued liabilities	2,097	2,464
Total current liabilities	13,435	13,806
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	16,196	15,353
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,562	5,828
Deferred gains and credits, net	829	935
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	325	5,928
Other liabilities	3,403	3,159
Total noncurrent liabilities	28,315	31,203
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Common stock	7	5
Additional paid-in capital	15,135	10,592
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,559)	(2,032)
Accumulated deficit	(8,562)	(11,296)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	2,021	(2,731)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	43,771	42,278
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Current assets
Cash	785	829
Short-term investments	3,290	5,162
Restricted cash and short-term investments	650	702
Accounts receivable, net	1,445	1,186
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	625	620
Prepaid expenses and other	462	702
Total current assets	7,257	9,201
Operating property and equipment
Flight equipment	21,646	18,534
Ground property and equipment	5,217	5,002
Equipment purchase deposits	1,128	847
Total property and equipment, at cost	27,991	24,383
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(11,692)	(10,914)
Total property and equipment, net	16,299	13,469
Other assets
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	815	812
Other assets	1,921	2,130
Total other assets	2,736	2,942
Total assets	26,292	25,612
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,230	957
Accounts payable	1,029	1,013
Accrued salaries and wages	650	659
Air traffic liability	2,989	3,145
Frequent flyer liability	1,823	1,760
Payable to affiliates	2,563	2,807
Other accrued liabilities	1,236	1,578
Total current liabilities	11,520	11,919
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	10,004	9,852
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,400	5,693
Deferred gains and credits, net	271	278
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	325	5,424
Other liabilities	2,344	2,106
Total noncurrent liabilities	20,344	23,353
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capital	10,632	5,361
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,645)	(2,152)
Accumulated deficit	(11,559)	(12,869)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	(5,572)	(9,660)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	$ 26,292	$ 25,612

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated amortization of intangibles	$ 447	$ 373
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	697,474,535	526,805,522
Common stock, shares outstanding	697,474,535	526,805,522
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated amortization of intangibles	$ 376	$ 375
Common stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000	1,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)	$ (1,876)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,513	1,020	1,015
Debt discount and lease amortization	(171)		(14)
Special items, non-cash	52	95	215
Pension and postretirement	(163)	(154)	287
Deferred income taxes	346	(324)	(569)
Share based compensation	304	39	29
Reorganization items, non-cash		2,112	2,066
Interest expense, non-cash		181
Other, net	3	(76)	22
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	(160)	(93)	(222)
Increase in other current assets	(45)	(29)	(133)
Decrease (increase) in derivative collateral		1	(1)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	110	71	449
Increase (decrease) in air traffic liability	(97)	150	161
Increase (decrease) in frequent flyer liability	(229)	38	140
Contributions to pension plans	(810)	(494)	(277)
Decrease in other assets and liabilities	(455)	(28)	(7)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,080	675	1,285
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(5,311)	(3,114)	(1,888)
Acquisition of US Airways Group		206
Purchases of short-term investments	(5,380)	(3,342)	(1,078)
Sales of short-term investments	7,179	2,161	1,384
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and short-term investments	261	147	(112)
Net proceeds from slot transaction	307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	33	128	123
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,911)	(3,814)	(1,571)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(3,132)	(2,926)	(1,288)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	3,302	5,134	268
Deferred financing costs	(106)	(120)	(6)
Sale-leaseback transactions	811	1,700	1,509
Exercise of stock options	10
Treasury stock repurchases	(1,062)
Dividend payment	(144)
Other financing activities	6	11
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(315)	3,799	483
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(146)	660	197
Cash at beginning of year	1,140	480	283
Cash at end of year	994	1,140	480
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	1,310	(1,526)	(1,926)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,051	979	999
Debt discount and lease amortization	(5)	4	(14)
Special items, non-cash	89	82	214
Pension and postretirement	(159)	(154)	287
Deferred income taxes	342	(324)	(569)
Share based compensation	199	24	26
Reorganization items, non-cash		2,098	2,037
Interest expense, non-cash		45
Other, net	3	(77)	13
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	(209)	(81)	(222)
Increase in other current assets	8	(3)	(133)
Decrease (increase) in derivative collateral		1	(1)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	99	46	423
Increase (decrease) in air traffic liability	(124)	332	161
Increase (decrease) in frequent flyer liability	31	49	140
Contributions to pension plans	(809)	(494)	(277)
Decrease in other assets and liabilities	(349)	(52)	(4)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,477	949	1,154
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(3,913)	(2,968)	(1,870)
Purchases of short-term investments	(3,270)	(3,342)	(1,067)
Sales of short-term investments	5,139	1,588	1,373
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and short-term investments	52	148	(112)
Net proceeds from slot transaction	299
Funds transferred to affiliates, net	(198)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2	115	124
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,889)	(4,459)	(1,552)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,343)	(2,628)	(1,288)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,993	4,850	268
Deferred financing costs	(93)	(115)	(6)
Sale-leaseback transactions	811	1,700	1,509
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		53	109
Other financing activities		5
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	368	3,865	592
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(44)	355	194
Cash at beginning of year	829	474	280
Cash at end of year	$ 785	$ 829	$ 474

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $) In Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ (7,111)	$ 254	$ 4,552	$ (367)	$ (3,964)	$ (7,586)	$ (9,037)	$ 4,455	$ (4,075)	$ (9,417)
Net income (loss)	(1,876)					(1,876)	(1,926)			(1,926)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	3				3		6		6
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability	1,565				1,565		1,565		1,565
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(15)				(15)		(15)		(15)
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)	(569)				(569)		(569)		(569)
Share-based compensation expense	16		16				14	14
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	(7,987)		4,568		(2,980)	(9,462)	(9,962)	4,469	(3,088)	(11,343)
Net income (loss)	(341)						(253)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2013
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	(7,987)	254	4,568	(367)	(2,980)	(9,462)	(9,962)	4,469	(3,088)	(11,343)
Net income (loss)	(1,834)					(1,834)	(1,526)			(1,526)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	(1)				(1)		(1)		(1)
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability	1,435				1,435		1,423		1,423
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	52				52		52		52
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)	(538)				(538)		(538)		(538)
Issuance of shares to employees pursuant to stock option and deferred stock incentive plans	8	6	2
Issuance of 37,208,354 shares in exchange for redemption of AMR Corporation debt	521	37	484
Cancellation of pre-reorganization common stock		(297)	(70)	367
Issuance of shares of post-reorganization common stock	595	3	592
Issuance of 197,363,088 shares in exchange for US Airways Group common stock	4,592	2	4,590
Equity component of US Airways Group convertible debt assumed in Merger	88		88
Issuance of shares for Optional Conversion of Preferred Shares	269		269
Share-based compensation expense	69		69				68	68
Intercompany equity transfer							824	824
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	(2,731)	5	10,592		(2,032)	(11,296)	(9,660)	5,361	(2,152)	(12,869)
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	(2,000)						(1,791)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	(2,731)						(9,660)
Net income (loss)	480						401
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2014
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	(2,731)	5	10,592		(2,032)	(11,296)	(9,660)	5,361	(2,152)	(12,869)
Net income (loss)	2,882					2,882	1,310			1,310
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments	(3)				(3)		(4)		(4)
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability	(2,796)				(2,796)		(2,761)		(2,761)
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(58)				(58)		(56)		(56)
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)	330				330		328		328
Cash tax withholding on shares issued	(110)		(110)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(1,000)		(1,000)
Dividends declared on common stock ($0.20 per share)	(148)					(148)
US Airways Group convertible debt settled with cash	(154)		(154)
Issuance of 5,701,776 shares of common stock pursuant to employee stock plans	10		10
Issuance of shares of post-reorganization common stock	1,605	1	1,604
Issuance of shares for Optional Conversion of Preferred Shares	3,890	1	3,889
Share-based compensation expense	304		304				199	199
Intercompany equity transfer							5,072	5,072
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	2,021	7	15,135		(4,559)	(8,562)	(5,572)	10,632	(4,645)	(11,559)
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2014
Net income (loss)	597						179
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 2,021						$ (5,572)

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Purchase and retirement of common stock, shares	23,406,472
Issuance of shares to employees pursuant to stock option and deferred stock incentive plans		6,249,185
Dividends declared on common stock per share	$ 0.20
Issuance of shares in exchange for redemption of AMR Corporation debt		37,208,354
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to employee stock plans	5,701,776
Shares distributed to AMR stakeholders	57,393,096	319,412,943
Shares distributed to US Airways shareholders		197,363,088
Optional conversion of AAG Series A Preferred Stock into shares of AAG Common Stock on December 17, 2013	130,980,613	9,993,882
Shares Issued Post Emergence From Bankruptcy [Member]
Issuance of shares to employees pursuant to stock option and deferred stock incentive plans		35,609

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Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the conversion of convertible securities.

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Nature of Operations and Operating Environment	12 Months Ended
Nature of Operations and Operating Environment	Dec. 31, 2014
Nature of Operations and Operating Environment	1. Nature of Operations and Operating Environment American Airlines Group Inc. (AAG or the Company), a Delaware corporation, is a holding company whose primary business activity is the operation of two major network air carriers through its subsidiaries American Airlines, Inc. (American), US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways Group) and Envoy Aviation Group Inc. (Envoy, formerly known as AMR Eagle Holding Corporation). US Airways Group’s principal subsidiary is US Airways, Inc. (US Airways) and its wholly-owned regional subsidiaries include Piedmont Airlines, Inc. (Piedmont), and PSA Airlines, Inc. (PSA). The Company operates the largest airline in the world as measured by revenue passenger miles (RPMs) and available seat miles (ASMs). The Company has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. Together with American Eagle and US Airways Express, the Company operates an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to 339 destinations in 54 countries. In 2014, the Company had approximately 146 million and 52 million passengers boarding its mainline and regional flights, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the Company operated 983 mainline jets and is supported by its regional airline subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle and US Airways Express under capacity purchase agreements, which operated 566 regional aircraft. As of December 31, 2014, the Company employed approximately 113,300 active full-time equivalent employees, of which 18,900 were employed by its regional operations. Approximately 82% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with various labor unions.
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Nature of Operations and Operating Environment	1. Nature of Operations and Operating Environment American Airlines, Inc. (American) is a Delaware corporation whose primary business activity is the operation of a major network air carrier. American is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc. (AAG; formerly AMR Corporation), which owns all of American’s outstanding common stock, par value $1.00 per share. Prior to the Merger, as discussed below, American operated the third largest airline in the U.S. as measured by revenue passenger miles (RPMs) and available seat miles (ASMs). American operates in five primary domestic markets: Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. As of December 31, 2014, American employed approximately 61,600 active full-time equivalent employees, of which approximately 86% are covered by collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with various labor unions.

Emergence from Chapter 11

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Emergence from Chapter 11

2. Emergence from Chapter 11

Overview

On November 29, 2011 (the Petition Date), AMR Corporation (AMR, renamed American Airlines Group Inc., upon the closing of the Merger), its principal subsidiary, American, and certain of the Company’s other direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Debtors), filed voluntary petitions for relief (the Chapter 11 Cases) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court). On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the Confirmation Order) approving and confirming the Debtors’ fourth amended joint plan of reorganization (as amended, the Plan).

On December 9, 2013 (the Effective Date), the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the Merger Agreement), dated as of February 13, 2013, by and among AMR, AMR Merger Sub, Inc. (Merger Sub) and US Airways Group, pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group (the Merger), with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company following the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of US Airways Group was converted into the right to receive one share of AAG common stock, par value $0.01 per share (AAG Common Stock).

From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, all actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to the extent the parties to such litigation have obtained relief from the permanent injunction.

Plan of Reorganization

The Plan implements the Merger and incorporates a compromise and settlement of certain intercreditor and intercompany claim issues.

Pursuant to the Plan, all shares of AMR common stock outstanding prior to the Effective Date were canceled. AAG’s Certificate of Incorporation, which was approved in connection with the Plan, authorizes the issuance of 1.75 billion new shares of AAG Common Stock and 200 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (AAG Series A Preferred Stock). Of the authorized AAG Series A Preferred Stock, approximately 168 million were designated “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock,” with a stated value of $25.00 per share, and issued in accordance with the Plan. AAG Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “AAL” and began trading on December 9, 2013. AAG Series A Preferred Stock was listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “AALCP” from December 9, 2013 until its final mandatory conversion on April 8, 2014. In addition, the 2013 Incentive Award Plan (the 2013 Plan) authorizes the grant of awards for the issuance of 40 million shares of AAG Common Stock plus any shares underlying awards granted under the 2013 Plan, or any pre-existing US Airways Group plan, that are forfeited, terminate or are cash settled (in whole or in part) without a payment being made in the form of shares. In addition, any shares that were available for issuance under the US Airways Group 2011 Incentive Award Plan (the 2011 Plan) as of the effective date of the Merger may be used for awards under the 2013 Plan; provided, that awards using such available shares shall not be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under 2011 Plan and shall only be made to individuals who were not providing services to AMR prior to the Merger.

The Plan contains the following provisions relating to the treatment of pre-petition claims against the Debtors and other holders of allowed interests in the Debtors:

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all secured claims against the Debtors have been reinstated;

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allowed administrative claims, priority claims and convenience claims have been or will be paid in full in cash;

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other holders of allowed pre-petition unsecured claims, holders of allowed interests and certain employees of AMR received or will receive 72% of AAG Common Stock (on a fully converted basis) authorized to be issued pursuant to the Plan and in connection with the Merger under the following provisions:

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all creditors holding general unsecured claims against American that are guaranteed by AAG and general unsecured claims against AAG that are guaranteed by American (Double-Dip Unsecured Claims) were treated the same under the Plan. Holders of Double-Dip Unsecured Claims received, at the Effective Date, their recovery in shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock with a stated amount equal to the allowed amount of their claims, including post-petition interest at the non-default rate;

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all creditors holding Single-Dip Unsecured Claims were treated the same regardless of whether the claim was asserted against the AAG Debtors, the American Debtors, or other Debtors. As used herein, “Single-Dip Unsecured Claims” means the general unsecured claims against the Debtors that were not guaranteed by any other Debtor, other than the claims of the Debtors’ labor unions representing mainline workers. Holders of Single-Dip Unsecured Claims received a portion of their recovery in shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock at the Effective Date and their remaining recovery in shares of AAG Common Stock during the 120-day period after the Effective Date;

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holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and certain non-management, non-union employees as specified in the Plan received, at the Effective Date, the right to receive an allocation of shares of AAG Common Stock representing 23.6% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock ultimately distributed to holders of pre-petition general unsecured creditors against the Debtors. On the Effective Date, pursuant to the Plan, an initial allocation of approximately 39 million shares of AAG Common Stock was made related to these labor and employee groups, of which approximately 27 million shares were distributed on the Effective Date and approximately 13 million shares of which were withheld in connection with the Company making a cash payment of approximately $300 million for certain required withholding taxes;

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holders of allowed interests in AMR (primarily holders of AMR common stock existing immediately prior to the Effective Date) received, at the Effective Date, a distribution of approximately 26 million shares of AAG Common Stock representing 3.5% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock contemplated for issuance pursuant to the Plan and received an additional 267 million shares of AAG Common Stock during the 120-day period after the Effective Date; and

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holders of disputed claims at the Effective Date, to the extent such disputed claims become allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims after the Effective Date, are eligible to receive shares of AAG Common Stock held in reserve (the Disputed Claims Reserve), beginning 180 days after the Effective Date. Disputed claimholders that subsequently become holders of Single-Dip Unsecured Claims will receive, subject to the availability of sufficient shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve, the number of shares of AAG Common Stock that the disputed claimholder would have received had such claimholder been a holder of Single-Dip Unsecured Claims as of the Effective Date.

The Plan contemplated the distribution of up to 756 million shares of AAG Common Stock, however this amount has been reduced by approximately 20 million shares because certain tax withholdings for employees were paid in cash as permitted under the Plan. In accordance with the Plan, the Company issued the remaining shares of AAG Common Stock over the 120-day distribution period, except for shares held in the Disputed Claims Reserve. In addition, pursuant to the Plan, approximately 197 million shares of AAG Common Stock were distributed to holders of outstanding shares of US Airways Group common stock.

Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan established the Disputed Claims Reserve that was initially issued 30.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders at the Effective Date that ultimately become holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims (Single-Dip Equity Obligations) as well as to certain AMR labor groups and employees who received a deemed claim amount based upon a fixed percentage of the distributions to be made to general unsecured claimholders. On July 1, 2014 (the date 180 days after the Effective Date), approximately 2.9 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on July 1, 2014, the Company repurchased 0.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $19 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. On November 4, 2014, approximately 0.7 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on November 4, 2014, the Company repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $2 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. As of December 31, 2014, there were approximately 26.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock remaining in the Disputed Claims Reserve. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the Disputed Claims Reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of all remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to the Company but rather will be distributed to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date. The Company is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan described above.

In addition, from the Effective Date through December 31, 2014, the Company has made the following cash disbursements under the Plan:

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$385 million in cash to the pension plans in connection with missed contributions to the pension plans during the Chapter 11 Cases and interest and penalty interest thereon;

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$108 million in cash to holders in partial or full satisfaction of their claims, including to holders of administrative claims, and state and local priority tax claims;

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$196 million in cure payments to holders of secured debt; and

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Approximately $563 million for payroll and other taxes associated with equity distributions to employees and distributions from the Disputed Claims Reserve.

Several parties have filed appeals seeking reconsideration of the Confirmation Order. See Note 15 for more information.

The reconciliation process with respect to the remaining claims will take considerable time post-emergence. The Company’s estimate of the amounts of disputed claims that will ultimately become allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims are included in mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. As these claims are resolved, or where better information becomes available and is evaluated, the Company will make adjustments to the liabilities recorded on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as appropriate. Any such adjustments could be material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations in any given period.

Availability and Utilization of Net Operating Losses

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Debtors experienced an “ownership change” as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 382), which could potentially limit the ability to utilize certain tax attributes including the Debtors’ substantial net operating losses (NOLs). The general limitation rules for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where the ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. The Debtors elected to be covered by certain special rules for federal income tax purposes that permit approximately $9.0 billion of the federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the annual limitation generally imposed by Section 382. See Note 10 for additional information related to tax matters.

Moreover, an ownership change subsequent to the Debtors’ emergence from bankruptcy may further limit or effectively eliminate the ability to utilize the Debtors’ NOL Carryforwards and other tax attributes. To reduce the risk of a potential adverse effect on the Debtors’ ability to utilize the NOL Carryforwards, AAG’s Certificate of Incorporation contains transfer restrictions applicable to certain substantial shareholders. Although the purpose of these transfer restrictions is to prevent an ownership change from occurring, there can be no assurance that an ownership change will not occur even with these transfer restrictions. A copy of AAG’s Certificate of Incorporation was attached as Exhibit 3.1 to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on December 9, 2013.

Reorganization Items, Net

Reorganization items refer to revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases. The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2013		2012
Pension and postretirement benefits	$	—	$	(66	)
Labor-related deemed claim (1)		1,733		—
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		325		1,950
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218		—
Professional fees		199		229
Other		180		95

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,655	$	2,208

(1)

In exchange for employees’ contributions to the successful reorganization, including agreeing to reductions in pay and benefits, The Company agreed in the Plan to provide each employee group a deemed claim, which was used to provide a distribution of a portion of the equity of the reorganized entity to those employees. Each employee group received a deemed claim amount based upon a portion of the value of cost savings provided by that group through reductions to pay and benefits as well as through certain work rule changes. The total value of this deemed claim was approximately $1.7 billion.

(2)

Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing or facility agreement and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.

(3)

Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $180 million, allowed general unsecured claims related to the 1990 and 1994 series of special facility revenue bonds that financed certain improvements at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and rejected bonds that financed certain improvements at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which are included in the table above.

(4)	The Plan allowed unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock a conversion discount of 3.5%. Accordingly, the Company recorded the fair value of such discount upon the confirmation of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Emergence from Chapter 11

2. Emergence from Chapter 11

Overview

On November 29, 2011 (the Petition Date), AMR Corporation (AMR, renamed American Airlines Group Inc., upon the closing of the Merger), its principal subsidiary, American, and certain of AMR’s other direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Debtors), filed voluntary petitions for relief (the Chapter 11 Cases) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court). On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the Confirmation Order) approving and confirming the Debtors’ fourth amended joint plan of reorganization (as amended, the Plan).

On December 9, 2013 (the Effective Date), the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the Merger Agreement), dated as of February 13, 2013, by and among AMR, AMR Merger Sub, Inc. (Merger Sub) and US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways Group), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group (the Merger), with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG following the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of US Airways Group was converted into the right to receive one share of AAG common stock, par value $0.01 per share (AAG Common Stock).

Plan of Reorganization

The Plan implements the Merger and incorporates a compromise and settlement of certain intercreditor and intercompany claim issues.

The Plan contains the following provisions relating to the treatment of pre-petition claims against the Debtors and other holders of allowed interests in the Debtors:

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all secured claims against the Debtors have been reinstated;

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allowed administrative claims, priority claims and convenience claims have been or will be paid in full in cash;

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holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and certain non-management, non-union employees as specified in the Plan received, at the Effective Date, the right to receive an allocation of shares of AAG Common Stock representing 23.6% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock ultimately distributed to holders of pre-petition general unsecured creditors against the Debtors. On the Effective Date, pursuant to the Plan, an initial allocation of approximately 39 million shares of AAG Common Stock was made related to these labor and employee groups, of which approximately 27 million shares were distributed on the Effective Date and approximately 13 million shares of which were withheld in connection with American making a cash payment of approximately $300 million for certain required withholding taxes;

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The Plan contemplated the distribution of up to 756 million shares of AAG Common Stock, however this amount has been reduced by approximately 20 million shares because certain tax withholdings for employees were paid in cash as permitted under the Plan. In accordance with the Plan, AAG issued the remaining shares of AAG Common Stock over the 120-day distribution period, except for shares held in the Disputed Claims Reserve. In addition, pursuant to the Plan, approximately 197 million shares of AAG Common Stock were distributed to holders of outstanding shares of US Airways Group common stock.

Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan established the Disputed Claims Reserve that was initially issued 30.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders at the Effective Date that ultimately become holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims (Single-Dip Equity Obligations) as well as to certain AMR labor groups and employees who received a deemed claim amount based upon a fixed percentage of the distributions to be made to general unsecured claimholders. On July 1, 2014 (the date 180 days after the Effective Date), approximately 2.9 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on July 1, 2014, American repurchased 0.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $19 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. On November 4, 2014, approximately 0.7 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on November 4, 2014, American repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $2 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. As of December 31, 2014, there were approximately 26.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock remaining in the Disputed Claims Reserve. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the Disputed Claims Reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of all remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to AAG but rather will be distributed to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date. AAG is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan described above.

In addition, from the Effective Date through December 31, 2014, American has made the following cash disbursements under the Plan:

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$385 million in cash to the pension plans in connection with missed contributions to the pension plans during the Chapter 11 Cases and interest and penalty interest thereon;

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$108 million in cash to holders in partial or full satisfaction of their claims, including to holders of administrative claims, and state and local priority tax claims;

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$196 million in cure payments to holders of secured debt; and

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Approximately $563 million for payroll and other taxes associated with equity distributions to employees and distributions from the Disputed Claims Reserve.

Several parties have filed appeals seeking reconsideration of the Confirmation Order. See Note 12 for more information.

The reconciliation process with respect to the remaining claims will take considerable time post-emergence. American’s estimate of the amounts of disputed claims that will ultimately become allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims are included in bankruptcy settlement obligations on American’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. As these claims are resolved, or where better information becomes available and is evaluated, American will make adjustments to the liabilities recorded in American’s consolidated financial statements as appropriate. Any such adjustments could be material to American’s financial position or results of operations in any given period.

Availability and Utilization of Net Operating Losses

Upon emergence from bankruptcy, American experienced an “ownership change” as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 382), which could potentially limit the ability to utilize certain tax attributes including American’s substantial net operating losses (NOLs). The general limitation rules for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where the ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. American elected to be covered by certain special rules for federal income tax purposes that permit approximately $9.5 billion of the federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the annual limitation generally imposed by Section 382. See Note 7 for additional information related to tax matters.

Moreover, an ownership change subsequent to American’s emergence from bankruptcy may further limit or effectively eliminate the ability to utilize American’s NOL Carryforwards and other tax attributes. To reduce the risk of a potential adverse effect on American’s ability to utilize the NOL Carryforwards, AAG’s Certificate of Incorporation contains transfer restrictions applicable to certain substantial shareholders. Although the purpose of these transfer restrictions is to prevent an ownership change from occurring, there can be no assurance that an ownership change will not occur even with these transfer restrictions. A copy of AAG’s Certificate of Incorporation was attached as Exhibit 3.1 to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by AAG with the SEC on December 9, 2013.

Reorganization Items, Net


	December 31,
	2013		2012
Pension and postretirement benefits	$	—	$	(66	)
Labor-related deemed claim (1)		1,733		—
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		320		1,951
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218		—
Professional fees		199		227
Other		170		67

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,640	$	2,179

(1)

In exchange for employees’ contributions to the successful reorganization, including agreeing to reductions in pay and benefits, American agreed in the Plan to provide each employee group a deemed claim, which was used to provide a distribution of a portion of the equity of the reorganized entity to those employees. Each employee group received a deemed claim amount based upon a portion of the value of cost savings provided by that group through reductions to pay and benefits as well as through certain work rule changes. The total value of this deemed claim was approximately $1.7 billion.

(2)

(3)

Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the year ended December 31, 2013, American recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $180 million, allowed general unsecured claims related to the 1990 and 1994 series of special facility revenue bonds that financed certain improvements at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and rejected bonds that financed certain improvements at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which are included in the table above.

(4)	The Plan allowed unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock a conversion discount of 3.5%. Accordingly, American recorded the fair value of such discount upon the confirmation of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court.

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The entire disclosure for the description and amounts of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.

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Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

3. Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the components of mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations on the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
AAG Series A Preferred Stock	$	—	$	3,833
Single-Dip Equity Obligations		248		1,246
Labor-related deemed claim		77		849

Total	$	325	$	5,928

The AAG Series A Preferred Stock, while outstanding, voted and participated in accordance with the terms of the underlying Certificate of Designation. One quarter of the shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock initially issued was mandatorily convertible on each of the 30th, 60th, 90th and 120th days after the Effective Date, subject to additional voluntary conversions. The initial stated value of each share of AAG Series A Preferred Stock was $25.00 and accrued dividends at 6.25% per annum, calculated daily, while outstanding. Additionally, AAG Series A Preferred Stock converted to AAG Common Stock based upon the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock on the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, at a 3.5% fixed discount, subject to a conversion price floor of $10.875 per share and a conversion price cap of $33.8080 per share, below or above which the conversion rate remains fixed. As of April 8, 2014, all shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock had been converted into AAG Common Stock.

The Single-Dip Equity Obligations, while outstanding, do not vote or participate in accordance with the terms of the Plan. These equity obligations, representing the amount of total Single-Dip Unsecured Claims not satisfied through the issuance of AAG Series A Preferred Stock at the Effective Date, represented an unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares of AAG Common Stock based predominantly on a fixed monetary amount known at inception, and, as such, were not treated as equity, but rather as liabilities, until the 120th day after emergence, which was April 8, 2014. As of April 8, 2014, the Company has issued shares of AAG Common Stock to satisfy the obligation amount at emergence, plus accrued dividends of 12% per annum, calculated daily, through such date, based on the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock, at a 3.5% discount, as specified in the Plan. The amount of the remaining Single-Dip Equity Obligations at December 31, 2014 is the Company’s estimate of its obligation for disputed claims of $248 million and is calculated based on the fair value of the shares expected to be issued, measured as if the obligations were settled using the closing price of AAG Common Stock at December 31, 2014. Additional allowed claims will receive 30.7553 shares, subject to reduction for expenses of the Disputed Claims Reserve, including tax liabilities, for each $1,000 of allowed claims. For accounting purposes, the value of the shares expected to be issued is marked-to-market each period until issued. Accordingly, changes in the value of AAG Common Stock could result in future increases and decreases in this obligation.

In exchange for employees’ contributions to the successful reorganization of the Company, including agreeing to reductions in pay and benefits, the Company agreed in the Plan to provide each employee group a deemed claim which was used to provide a distribution of a portion of the equity of the reorganized entity to those employees. Each employee group received a deemed claim amount based upon a fixed percentage of the distributions to be made to general unsecured claimholders. The fair value based on the expected number of shares to be distributed to satisfy this deemed claim, as adjusted, was approximately $1.5 billion. From the Effective Date through December 31, 2014, the Company has made distributions of $988 million in AAG Common Stock and paid approximately $553 million in cash to cover payroll and other taxes related to the equity distributions. As of December 31, 2014, the liability to certain AMR labor groups and employees of $77 million represents the estimated fair value of the remaining shares expected to be issued in satisfaction of such obligation, measured as if the obligation were settled using the closing price of AAG Common Stock at December 31, 2014. For accounting purposes, the value of the remaining shares expected to be issued to satisfy the labor claim is marked-to-market each period until issued. Accordingly, changes in the value of AAG Common Stock could result in future increases and decreases in this obligation.

On July 1, 2014, approximately 2.9 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on November 4, 2014, approximately 0.7 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations.

On February 10, 2015, approximately 0.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations.

Merger and Related Matters

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Merger and Related Matters

4. Merger and Related Matters

Description of Transaction

As previously discussed in Note 2, on the Effective Date, the Debtors consummated their reorganization and the Merger pursuant to the Plan. The Merger has been accounted for as a business acquisition using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” with AAG considered the acquirer of US Airways Group. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized on the balance sheet at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquisition values have also been reflected in US Airways Group’s separate-entity financial statements as of December 9, 2013. The excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of assets and liabilities acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually.

Slot Divestitures

As a stipulation for the Merger to be approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Company was required to divest certain airport take-off and landing rights (Slots) at LaGuardia Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As of December 31, 2013, the DCA Slots to be divested were recorded as assets held for sale and were included in prepaid expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheet. In 2014, the Company divested the required DCA Slots and received $307 million in cash as well as 24 Slots at JFK. The Company recognized a net gain of $309 million related to these divestitures, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations. In 2013, the Company recognized a gain of $67 million related to the sale of the LaGuardia Airport Slots, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations.

In 2013, the European Commission cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger between US Airways and American. As a consequence of the merger clearance process in the EU, the Company was required to make available one pair of London Heathrow Slots for use by another carrier between London and Philadelphia, which the acquiring carrier can deploy on another Heathrow city pair after operating the Slots on London-Philadelphia for a period of not less than three consecutive years. In addition, along with the Company’s joint business agreement (JBA) partners, the Company was required to make available for an initial period of up to seven years one pair of Heathrow Slots for service between London and Miami that may be operated via an intermediate point. In connection with these requirements and upon making these slots available, in 2014, the Company recorded a $43 million non-cash charge, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations.

Fair Value of Consideration Transferred

The fair value of the consideration transferred, or the purchase price, was derived as described below based on the outstanding shares of US Airways Group common stock at December 9, 2013, the exchange ratio of one share of AAG Common Stock for each share of US Airways Group common stock, and a price per share of AAG Common Stock of $22.55, which represented the closing price of US Airways Group common stock on December 6, 2013, the last day such shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. US Airways Group equity awards outstanding at the close of the Merger converted into equity awards with respect to AAG Common Stock. Vested equity awards held by employees of US Airways Group are considered part of the purchase price.


	(In millions except per share data)
Outstanding shares of US Airways Group Common Stock at December 9, 2013 exchanged		197.4
Exchange ratio		1.0

Assumed shares of AAG Common Stock		197.4
Price per share	$	22.55

Fair value of AAG Common Stock issued	$	4,451
Fair value of AAG equity awards issued in exchange for outstanding US Airways Group equity awards	$	141

Total purchase price	$	4,592

Allocation of Consideration Transferred

The Merger has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (ASC 805), with AAG treated as the acquirer of US Airways Group for accounting purposes. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized on the balance sheet at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment at least annually.


	(In millions)
Cash	$	206
Short-term investments		3,517
Other current assets		1,459
Operating property and equipment		5,536
Goodwill		4,091
Identifiable intangibles		1,501
Other noncurrent assets		123
Long-term debt and capital leases, including current portion		(6,026	)
Air traffic liability		(1,417	)
Frequent flyer liability		(1,256	)
Other liabilities assumed		(3,142	)

Total purchase price	$	4,592

The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined using the market, income and cost approaches. The fair value measurements were primarily based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, other than certain long-term debt assumed in the Merger. The market approach, which indicates value for a subject asset based on available market pricing for comparable assets, was utilized to estimate the fair value of US Airways’ aircraft and operating leases. The market approach included prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving comparable assets, as well as pricing guides and other sources. The Company considered the current market for the aircraft, the maintenance condition of the aircraft and the expected proceeds from the sale of the assets, among other factors. The Company also utilized the market approach to value certain intangible assets such as airport take-off and landing slots when sufficient market information was available. The income approach was primarily used to value intangible assets, including customer relationships, marketing agreements, certain international route authorities, and the US Airways logo and tradenames. The income approach indicates value for a subject asset based on the present value of cash flows projected to be generated by the asset. Projected cash flows are discounted at a required market rate of return that reflects the relative risk of achieving the cash flows and the time value of money. The cost approach, which estimates value by determining the current cost of replacing an asset with another of equivalent economic utility, was used, as appropriate, for certain assets for which the market and income approaches could not be applied due to the nature of the asset. The cost to replace a given asset reflects the estimated reproduction or replacement cost for the asset, less an allowance for loss in value due to depreciation. The fair value of US Airways’ Dividend Miles frequent flyer program liability was determined based on the equivalent ticket value of outstanding miles which were expected to be redeemed at December 9, 2013. The equivalent ticket value contemplates purchased tickets that have similar restrictions as frequent traveler awards.

Pro-forma Impact of the Merger

The Company’s unaudited pro-forma results presented below include the effects of the Merger with US Airways Group as if it had been consummated as of January 1, 2012. The pro-forma results include the depreciation and amortization associated with the acquired tangible and intangible assets, lease and debt fair value adjustments, the elimination of any deferred gains or losses, adjustments relating to reflecting the fair value of the frequent flyer liability and the impact of income changes on profit sharing expense, among others. In addition, the pro-forma results below reflect the impact of higher wage rates related to memorandums of understanding with US Airways’ pilots and all labor groups of the Company that became effective upon closing of the Merger as well as the elimination of the Company’s reorganization items, net and Merger transition costs. However, the pro-forma results do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the Merger. Accordingly, the unaudited pro-forma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that might have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of January 1, 2012.


	December 31,
	2013		2012
	(In millions)
Revenue	$	40,678	$	38,897
Net Income		2,526		520

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

5. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. As a result of the Merger, the consolidated financial statements presented include the results of AMR and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, American and Envoy, for periods ended prior to December 9, 2013 and consolidated results of AAG, which includes American, Envoy and US Airways Group, for periods ending on or after December 9, 2013. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes the accounts of US Airways Group for the 23 days ended December 31, 2013. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-lived and intangible assets, the frequent traveler programs, pensions and retiree medical and other benefits and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

(b) Chapter 11 Matters

In accordance with GAAP, the Debtors (as defined in Note 2 above) applied ASC 852 “Reorganizations” (ASC 852) in preparing the consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Chapter 11 Cases (as defined in Note 2 above). ASC 852 requires that the financial statements distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, certain revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases for the 2013 and 2012 period are presented in reorganization items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

(c) Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

The Company has restricted cash and short-term investments related primarily to collateral held to support projected workers’ compensation obligations and funds held for certain tax obligations.

(d) Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts, and Supplies, Net

Aircraft fuel, spare parts, and supplies, net are recorded at net realizable value based on average costs. These items are expensed when used. An allowance for obsolescence is provided for aircraft spare parts and supplies.

(e) Operating Property and Equipment

Operating property and equipment are recorded at cost. Interest expense related to the acquisition of certain property and equipment, including aircraft purchase deposits, is capitalized as an additional cost of the asset. Interest capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $61 million, $47 million and $50 million, respectively. Property and equipment is depreciated and amortized to residual values over the estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is less, using the straight-line method. Costs of major improvements that enhance the usefulness of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset or the modifications, whichever is less. The depreciable lives used for the principal depreciable asset classifications are:


Principal Depreciable Asset Classification		Depreciable Life
Jet aircraft and engines		16 - 30 years
Other regional aircraft and engines		25 years
Major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies		Fleet end date
Improvements to leased flight equipment		Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and improvements		Lesser of 5 - 30 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment		3 - 10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized software		Lesser of 5 years or lease term

Residual values for aircraft, engines, major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies are generally 5% to 10%.

Equipment and property under capital leases are amortized over the term of the leases or, in the case of certain aircraft, over their expected useful lives. Lease terms vary but are generally 16 to 30 years for aircraft and three to 30 years for other leased equipment and property.

The Company records impairment charges on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. An asset or group of assets is considered impaired when the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by the asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset and the net book value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

(f) Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance is established, if necessary, for the amount of any tax benefits that, based on available evidence, are not expected to be realized.

(g) Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate. The Company has one consolidated reporting unit.

Goodwill is measured for impairment by initially performing a qualitative screen and, if necessary, then comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a second step is performed to determine the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying value, an impairment charge equal to the difference is recorded. Based upon the Company’s annual testing, there was no goodwill impairment in 2014.

(h) Other Intangibles, Net

Intangible assets consist primarily of airport take-off and landing rights (Slots), customer relationships, marketing agreements, international Slots and route authorities, gate leasehold rights and tradenames. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

The following table provides information relating to the Company’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Airport Slots	$	365		$	332
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		138			155
Accumulated amortization		(447	)		(373	)

Total	$	496		$	554

Airport operating and gate lease rights are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 25 years to a zero residual value. The customer relationships, marketing agreements and tradenames were identified as intangible assets subject to amortization and are amortized on a straight-line basis over approximately nine years, 30 years and 15 months, respectively.

The Company recorded amortization expense related to these intangible assets of approximately $81 million, $20 million and $25 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2015	$	56
2016		50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020 and thereafter		260

Total	$	496

The Company’s indefinite-lived assets include certain international Slots and route authorities and domestic airport take-off and landing slots. Indefinite-lived assets are not amortized but instead are reviewed for impairment annually and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, of indefinite-lived intangible assets on its consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment by initially performing a qualitative screen to determine whether the Company believes it is more likely than not that an asset has been impaired. If the Company believes an impairment has occurred, the Company then evaluates for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of assets to the carrying value. An impairment charge is recognized if the asset’s estimated fair value is less than its carrying value. Based upon the Company’s annual testing, there was no indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment in 2014.

(i) Frequent Flyer Programs

AAG currently operates two frequent traveler programs, American’s AAdvantage and US Airways’ Dividend Miles. These programs award mileage credits to passengers who fly on American, US Airways and oneworld carriers, as well as certain other partner airlines that participate in the programs. Mileage credits can also be earned through purchases from other non-airline partners that participate in the Company’s respective loyalty programs. Mileage credits can be redeemed for travel on American, US Airways or other participating partner airlines, in which case the Company pays a fee.

The Company uses the incremental cost method to account for the portion of the Company’s frequent flyer liability incurred when AAdvantage and Dividend Miles members earn mileage credits by flying on American, US Airways or its regional affiliates. The Company has an obligation to provide future travel when these mileage credits are redeemed and therefore has recorded a liability for mileage credits outstanding.

The incremental cost liability includes all mileage credits that are expected to be redeemed, including mileage credits earned by members whose mileage account balances have not yet reached the minimum mileage credit level required to redeem an award. Additionally, outstanding mileage credits are subject to expiration if unused. In calculating the liability, the Company estimates how many mileage credits will never be redeemed for travel and excludes those mileage credits from the estimate of the liability. Estimates are also made for the number of miles that will be used per award redemption and the number of travel awards that will be redeemed on partner airlines. These estimates are based on historical program experience as well as consideration of enacted program changes, as applicable. Changes in the liability resulting from members earning additional mileage credits or changes in estimates are recorded in the statement of operations as a part of passenger revenue.

The liability for outstanding mileage credits is valued based on the estimated incremental cost of carrying one additional passenger. Incremental cost primarily includes unit costs incurred for fuel, food, and insurance as well as fees incurred when travel awards are redeemed on partner airlines. No profit or overhead margin is included in the accrual of incremental cost. These estimates are generally updated based upon the Company’s 12-month historical average of such costs.

The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting in connection with the Merger and therefore recorded the liability for outstanding US Airways mileage credits at fair value. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the liability for outstanding mileage credits expected to be redeemed for future travel awards for US Airways under the Dividend Miles program was $638 million and $932 million and is included on the consolidated balance sheets within frequent flyer liability. This liability will be reduced as miles are redeemed and new miles earned will be recorded as a liability based on the incremental cost method discussed above.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 the liability for outstanding mileage credits for the AAdvantage program was $647 million and $580 million, respectively, and is included on the consolidated balance sheets within frequent flyer liability.

American and US Airways also sell frequent flyer program mileage credits to participating airline partners and non-airline business partners. Sales of mileage credits to business partners is comprised of two components, transportation and marketing. Historically, American and US Airways have used the residual method of accounting to determine the values of each component as there had not been a material modification to any significant agreements since the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) – Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” on January 1, 2011.

In 2013, American and Citibank amended their AAdvantage co-branded credit card agreement, which resulted in a material modification of the terms of the arrangement. Also, in connection with the acquisition of US Airways on December 9, 2013, a material modification occurred on all of US Airways’ agreements in connection with the Merger. Therefore, subsequent to the amendments of these arrangements, AAG applied the relative selling price method to determine the values of each deliverable. Under the relative selling price approach, American and US Airways identified five revenue elements for the co-branded credit card agreement with Citibank and Dividend Miles co-branded credit card agreement with Barclays: the transportation component; use of the American and US Airways’ brand including access to frequent flyer member lists; advertising; lounge access; and baggage services (together excluding “the transportation component,” the “marketing component”).

The transportation component represents the estimated selling price of future travel awards and is determined using historical transaction information, including information related to customer redemption patterns. The transportation component is deferred based on its relative selling price and amortized into passenger revenue on a straight-line basis over the period in which the mileage credits are expected to be redeemed for travel.

The marketing component represents services provided to the Company’s business partners and relates primarily to the use of American’s and US Airways’ logo and tradenames along with access to customers lists of AAdvantage and Dividend Miles members. The marketing services are provided periodically, but no less than monthly. Accordingly, the marketing component is considered earned and recognized in other revenues in the period of the mileage sale.

Upon application of the relative selling price method in 2013 for American’s Citibank modification, American reduced its travel component liability and recorded other revenue of approximately $31 million. As a result of the change in the marketing component value when the relative selling price method is applied, American and US Airways now defer less revenue per mile sold. For American’s agreements where there has not been a material modification, it continues to apply the residual method.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $1.5 billion in deferred revenue from the sale of mileage credits (recorded as frequent flyer liability on the consolidated balance sheets). For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the marketing component of mileage sales recognized at the time of sale in other revenues was approximately $1.4 billion, $834 million and $725 million, respectively.

(j) Passenger Revenue

Passenger ticket sales are initially recorded as a component of air traffic liability. Revenue derived from ticket sales is recognized at the time service is provided. However, due to various factors, including the complex pricing structure and interline agreements throughout the industry, certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding both the timing of the revenue recognition and the amount of revenue to be recognized, including breakage. These estimates are generally based upon the evaluation of historical trends, including the use of regression analysis and other methods to model the outcome of future events based on the Company’s historical experience, and are recorded at the scheduled time of departure.

The Company purchases capacity, or ASMs, generated by the Company’s wholly-owned regional air carriers and the capacity of Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (Air Wisconsin), Republic Airways Holdings’ subsidiaries Republic Airlines (Republic) and Chautauqua Airlines (Chautauqua), Mesa Airlines, Inc. (Mesa), and SkyWest Airlines, Inc.’s subsidiaries Sky West Airlines (SkyWest) and ExpressJet Airlines (ExpressJet) in certain markets. The Company’s wholly-owned regional air carriers and Air Wisconsin, Chautauqua, ExpressJet, Republic, Mesa, and SkyWest operate regional aircraft in these markets as part of either American Eagle carriers or US Airways Express. The Company classifies revenues generated from transportation on these carriers as regional passenger revenues. Liabilities related to tickets sold by the Company for travel on these air carriers are also included in the Company’s air traffic liability and are subsequently relieved in the same manner as described above.

Various taxes and fees assessed on the sale of tickets to end customers are collected by the Company as an agent and remitted to taxing authorities. These taxes and fees have been presented on a net basis in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and recorded as a liability until remitted to the appropriate taxing authority.

(k) Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

Maintenance and repair costs for owned and leased flight equipment are charged to operating expense as incurred, except costs incurred for maintenance and repair under flight hour maintenance contract agreements, which are accrued based on contractual terms when an obligation exists.

(l) Selling Expenses

Selling expenses include commissions, credit card fees, computerized reservations systems fees and advertising. Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $100 million, $166 million and $153 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

(m) Share-based Compensation

The Company accounts for its share-based compensation expense based on the fair value of the stock award at the time of grant, which is recognized ratably over the vesting period of the stock award. The fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights is estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock units is based on the market price of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. See Note 18 for further discussion of share-based compensation.

(n) Deferred Gains and Credits, Net

Included within deferred gains and credits, net are amounts deferred and amortized into future periods associated with the adjustment of leases to fair value in connection with the application of acquisition accounting, deferred gains on the sale leaseback of aircraft and certain vendor incentives.

(o) Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Foreign currency gains and losses are recorded as part of other nonoperating expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Foreign currency losses for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $114 million, $56 million and $41 million, respectively.

(p) Regional Expenses

Expenses associated with the Company’s wholly-owned regional airlines and third-party regional carriers operating under the brand names American Eagle and US Airways Express are classified as regional expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	2,009	$	1,120	$	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits		1,078		692		681
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,475		269		129
Maintenance, materials and repairs		367		284		285
Other rent and landing fees		419		236		222
Aircraft rent		35		4		6
Selling expenses		307		154		152
Depreciation and amortization		217		168		170
Special items, net		24		8		1
Other		585		391		370

Total regional expenses	$	6,516	$	3,326	$	3,028

(1)	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $447 million.

(q) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 completes the joint effort by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to improve financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). ASU 2014-09 applies to all companies that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted and entities have the choice to apply ASU 2014-09 either retrospectively to each reporting period presented or by recognizing the cumulative effect of applying ASU 2014-09 at the date of initial application and not adjusting comparative information. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2014-09 and has not yet determined its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

4. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 include the accounts of American. American is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc. (AAG). All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived and intangible assets, the frequent traveler program, pensions and retiree medical and other benefits and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

(b) Chapter 11 Matters

(c) Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

American has restricted cash and short-term investments related primarily to collateral held to support projected workers’ compensation obligations and funds held for certain tax obligations.

(d) Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts, and Supplies, Net

(e) Operating Property and Equipment

Operating property and equipment are recorded at cost. Interest expense related to the acquisition of certain property and equipment, including aircraft purchase deposits, is capitalized as an additional cost of the asset. Interest capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $53 million, $47 million and $50 million, respectively. Property and equipment is depreciated and amortized to residual values over the estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is less, using the straight-line method. Costs of major improvements that enhance the usefulness of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset or the modifications, whichever is less. The depreciable lives used for the principal depreciable asset classifications are:


Principal Depreciable Asset Classification		Depreciable Life
Jet aircraft and engines		16—30 years
Other regional aircraft and engines		25 years
Major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies		Fleet end date
Improvements to leased flight equipment		Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and improvements		Lesser of 5—30 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment		3—10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized software		Lesser of 5 years or lease term

Residual values for aircraft, engines, major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies are generally 5% to 10%.

American records impairment charges on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. An asset or group of assets is considered impaired when the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by the asset are less than the carrying amount of the asset and the net book value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

(f) Income Taxes

(g) Other Intangibles, Net

Intangible assets consist primarily of airport take-off and landing rights (Slots), international Slots and route authorities and gate leasehold rights. Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

The following table provides information relating to American’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Airport Slots	$	310		$	277
Airport gate leasehold rights		138			155
Accumulated amortization		(376	)		(375	)

Total	$	72		$	57

Airport operating and gate lease rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over 25 years to a zero residual value.

American recorded amortization expense related to these intangible assets of approximately $14 million, $18 million and $25 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. American expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2015	$	12
2016		11
2017		7
2018		3
2019		3
2020 and thereafter		36

Total	$	72

American’s indefinite-lived assets include certain international route authorities and domestic airport take-off and landing slots. Indefinite-lived assets are not amortized but instead are reviewed for impairment annually and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, American had $743 million and $755 million, respectively, of indefinite-lived intangible assets on its consolidated balance sheets.

American’s indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment by initially performing a qualitative screen to determine whether American believes it is more likely than not that an asset has been impaired. If American believes an impairment has occurred, American then evaluates for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of assets to the carrying value. An impairment charge is recognized if the asset’s estimated fair value is less than its carrying value. Based upon American’s annual testing, there was no indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment in 2014.

Slot Divestitures

As a stipulation for the Merger to be approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ), American was required to divest certain Slots at LaGuardia Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As of December 31, 2013, the DCA Slots to be divested were recorded as assets held for sale and were included in prepaid expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheet. In 2014, American divested the required DCA Slots and received $299 million in cash as well as 24 Slots at JFK. American recognized a gain of $305 million related to these divestitures, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations. In 2013, American recognized a gain of $67 million related to the sale of the LaGuardia Airport Slots, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations.

In 2013, the European Commission cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger between US Airways and American. As a consequence of the merger clearance process in the EU, American was required to make available one pair of London Heathrow Slots for use by another carrier between London and Philadelphia, which the acquiring carrier can deploy on another Heathrow city pair after operating the Slots on London-Philadelphia for a period of not less than three consecutive years. In addition, along with American’s joint business agreement (JBA) partners, American was required to make available for an initial period of up to seven years one pair of Heathrow Slots for service between London and Miami that may be operated via an intermediate point. In connection with these requirements and upon making these slots available, in 2014, American recorded a $43 million non-cash charge, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations.

(h) Frequent Flyer Program

American currently operates the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. This program awards mileage credits to passengers who fly on American and oneworld carriers, as well as certain other partner airlines that participate in the programs. Mileage credits can also be earned through purchases from other non-airline partners that participate in American’s loyalty program. Mileage credits can be redeemed for travel on American, US Airways or other participating partner airlines, in which case American pays a fee.

American uses the incremental cost method to account for the portion of American’s frequent flyer liability incurred when AAdvantage members earn mileage credits by flying on American, US Airways or its regional affiliates. American has an obligation to provide future travel when these mileage credits are redeemed and therefore has recorded a liability for mileage credits outstanding.

The incremental cost liability includes all mileage credits that are expected to be redeemed, including mileage credits earned by members whose mileage account balances have not yet reached the minimum mileage credit level required to redeem an award. Additionally, outstanding mileage credits are subject to expiration if unused. In calculating the liability, American estimates how many mileage credits will never be redeemed for travel and excludes those mileage credits from the estimate of the liability. Estimates are also made for the number of miles that will be used per award redemption and the number of travel awards that will be redeemed on partner airlines. These estimates are based on historical program experience as well as consideration of enacted program changes, as applicable. Changes in the liability resulting from members earning additional mileage credits or changes in estimates are recorded in the statement of operations as a part of passenger revenue.

The liability for outstanding mileage credits is valued based on the estimated incremental cost of carrying one additional passenger. Incremental cost primarily includes unit costs incurred for fuel, food, and insurance as well as fees incurred when travel awards are redeemed on partner airlines. No profit or overhead margin is included in the accrual of incremental cost. These estimates are generally updated based upon American’s 12-month historical average of such costs.

American also sells frequent flyer program mileage credits to participating airline partners and non-airline business partners. Sales of mileage credits to business partners is comprised of two components, transportation and marketing. Historically, American has used the residual method of accounting to determine the values of each component as there had not been a material modification to any significant agreements since the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-13, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) – Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” on January 1, 2011.

In 2013, American and Citibank amended their current AAdvantage co-branded credit card agreement which resulted in a material modification of the terms of the arrangement. Therefore, subsequent to the amendment of the arrangement, American applied the relative selling price method to determine the values of each deliverable. Under the relative selling price approach, American identified five revenue elements for the co-branded credit card agreements with Citibank: the transportation component; use of American’s brand including access to frequent flyer member lists; advertising; lounge access; and baggage services (together excluding “the transportation component,” the “marketing component”).

The marketing component represents services provided to American’s business partners and relates primarily to the use of American’s logo and tradename along with access to customers lists of AAdvantage members. The marketing services are provided periodically, but no less than monthly. Accordingly, the marketing component is considered earned and recognized in other revenues in the period of the mileage sale.

Upon application of the relative selling price method in 2013 for American’s Citibank modification, American reduced its travel component liability and recorded other revenue of approximately $31 million. As a result of the change in the marketing component value when the relative selling price method is applied, American now defers less revenue per mile sold. For American’s agreements where there has not been a material modification, it continues to apply the residual method.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, American had $1.2 billion in deferred revenue from the sale of mileage credits (recorded as frequent flyer liability on the consolidated balance sheets). For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the marketing component of mileage sales recognized at the time of sale in other revenues was approximately $1.1 billion, $816 million and $725 million, respectively.

(i) Passenger Revenue

Passenger ticket sales are initially recorded as a component of air traffic liability. Revenue derived from ticket sales is recognized at the time service is provided. However, due to various factors, including the complex pricing structure and interline agreements throughout the industry, certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding both the timing of the revenue recognition and the amount of revenue to be recognized, including breakage. These estimates are generally based upon the evaluation of historical trends, including the use of regression analysis and other methods to model the outcome of future events based on American’s historical experience, and are recorded at the scheduled time of departure.

American purchases capacity, or ASMs, generated by AAG’s wholly-owned regional air carrier and the capacity of Republic Airways Holdings’ subsidiaries Republic Airlines (Republic) and Chautauqua Airlines (Chautauqua), and SkyWest Airlines, Inc.‘s subsidiaries Sky West Airlines (SkyWest) and ExpressJet Airlines (ExpressJet) in certain markets. AAG’s wholly-owned regional air carrier and Chautauqua, ExpressJet, Republic, and SkyWest operate regional aircraft in these markets as part of American Eagle carriers. American classifies revenues generated from transportation on these carriers as regional passenger revenues. Liabilities related to tickets sold by American for travel on these air carriers are also included in American’s air traffic liability and are subsequently relieved in the same manner as described above.

Various taxes and fees assessed on the sale of tickets to end customers are collected by American as an agent and remitted to taxing authorities. These taxes and fees have been presented on a net basis in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and recorded as a liability until remitted to the appropriate taxing authority.

(j) Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

(k) Selling Expenses

Selling expenses include commissions, credit card fees, computerized reservations systems fees and advertising. Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $86 million, $166 million and $153 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

(l) Share-based Compensation

American accounts for its share-based compensation expense based on the fair value of the stock award at the time of grant, which is recognized ratably over the vesting period of the stock award. The fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights is estimated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock units is based on the market price of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. See Note 15 for further discussion of share-based compensation.

(m) Deferred Gains and Credits, Net

Included within deferred gains and credits, net are amounts deferred and amortized into future periods associated with deferred gains on the sale leaseback of aircraft and certain vendor incentives.

(n) Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Foreign currency gains and losses are recorded as part of other nonoperating expense, net in American’s consolidated statements of operations. Foreign currency losses for 2014, 2013, and 2012 were $92 million, $55 million and $41 million, respectively.

(o) Regional Expenses

Expenses associated with American’s third-party regional carriers operating under the brand name American Eagle are classified as Regional expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	999	$	1,055	$	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits		35		20		33
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,253		1,242		1,282
Other rent and landing fees		242		207		203
Selling expenses		151		142		152
Depreciation and amortization		155		149		154
Special items, net		5		—		—
Other		273		259		213

Total regional expenses	$	3,113	$	3,074	$	3,049

(1)	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $133 million.

(p) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 completes the joint effort by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to improve financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). ASU 2014-09 applies to all companies that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted and entities have the choice to apply ASU 2014-09 either retrospectively to each reporting period presented or by recognizing the cumulative effect of applying ASU 2014-09 at the date of initial application and not adjusting comparative information. American is currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2014-09 and has not yet determined its impact on American’s consolidated financial statements.

Special Items, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Special Items, Net

6. Special Items, Net

The Company’s special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	800	$	559	$	386

(1)

The 2014 mainline operating special items totaled a net charge of $800 million, which principally included $810 million of Merger integration expenses related to information technology, alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance and retention, share-based compensation, divestiture of London Heathrow Slots, fleet restructuring, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training. In addition, the Company recorded a net charge of $81 million for bankruptcy related items principally consisting of fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations, $164 million in other special charges, including an $81 million charge to revise prior estimates of certain aircraft residual values, and other spare parts asset impairments, as well as $54 million in charges primarily relating to the buyout of certain aircraft leases. These charges were offset in part by a $309 million gain on the sale of Slots at DCA.

The 2013 mainline operating special items, net included $443 million of primarily Merger related expenses due to the alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance, share-based compensation and fees for US Airways to exit the Star Alliance and its codeshare agreement with United Airlines. In addition, the Company recorded a $107 million charge related to American’s pilot long-term disability obligation, a $43 million charge for workers’ compensation claims and a $33 million aircraft impairment charge. These charges were offset in part by a $67 million gain on the sale of Slots at LaGuardia Airport.

The 2012 mainline operating special items, net consisted of $386 million of severance and related charges and write-off of leasehold improvements on aircraft and airport facilities that were rejected in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.

See Note 4 for more information on the Merger Agreement.

The following additional amounts are also included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—	$	(31	)	$	—
Regional operating special items, net		24		8			1
Nonoperating special items, net (2)		132		211			(280	)
Reorganization items, net (3)		—		2,655			2,208
Income tax special items, net (4)		346		(324	)		(569	)

(1)	The 2013 other revenue special item, net included a credit to other revenues related to a change in accounting method resulting from the modification of AAG’s AAdvantage miles agreement with Citibank.

(2)

The 2014 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $132 million, which principally included a $43 million charge for Venezuelan foreign currency losses, $56 million of early debt extinguishment costs related to the prepayment of 7.50% senior secured notes and other indebtedness and $33 million of non-cash interest accretion on bankruptcy settlement obligations. See Note 12 for further discussion on Venezuela cash and short-term investments.

The 2013 nonoperating special items, net consisted of interest charges of $138 million to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan and penalty interest related to 10.5% secured notes and 7.50% senior secured notes, a $54 million charge related to the premium on tender for existing enhanced equipment trust certificates financings and the write-off of debt issuance costs, and $19 million in charges related to the repayment of existing EETC financings.

The 2012 nonoperating special items, net consisted of a $280 million benefit resulting from a settlement of a commercial dispute.

(3)	In 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

(4)

In 2014, income tax special items, net were $346 million. During 2014, the Company sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, the Company recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $330 million in the second quarter of 2014 that reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI), a subset of stockholders’ equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of the Company’s fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, the Company retained the $330 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated. In addition, the 2014 period included a special $16 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

In 2013 and 2012, income tax special items, net included, respectively, a $538 million and a $569 million non-cash income tax benefit from continuing operations. The Company is required to consider all items (including items recorded in other comprehensive income) in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that should be allocated to continuing operations. As a result, the Company recorded a tax benefit on the loss from continuing operations for the year, which was exactly offset by income tax expense on other comprehensive income. However, while the income tax benefit from continuing operations is reported on the income statement, the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholders’ equity. Because the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, the Company’s year-end net deferred tax position is not impacted by this tax allocation. The 2013 tax benefit was offset in part by a $214 million tax charge attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount the Company believes is more likely than not to be realized.

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Special Items, Net

5. Special Items, Net

American’s special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	507	$	282	$	386

(1)

The 2014 mainline operating special items totaled a net charge of $507 million, which principally included $527 million of Merger integration expenses related to information technology, alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance and retention, share-based compensation, divestiture of London Heathrow Slots, fleet restructuring, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training. In addition, American recorded a net charge of $60 million for bankruptcy related items principally consisting of fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations, $181 million in other special charges, including an $81 million charge to revise prior estimates of certain aircraft residual values, and other spare parts asset impairments, as well as $44 million in charges primarily relating to the buyout of certain aircraft leases. These charges were offset in part by a $305 million gain on the sale of Slots at DCA.

The 2013 mainline operating special items, net included $166 million of primarily Merger related expenses due to the alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance and share-based compensation, a $107 million charge related to American’s pilot long-term disability obligation, a $43 million charge for workers’ compensation claims, and a $33 million aircraft impairment charge. These charges were offset in part by a $67 million gain on the sale of Slots at LaGuardia Airport.

See Note 4 to AAG’s Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8A for information on the Merger Agreement.

The following additional amounts are also included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—	$	(31	)	$	—
Regional operating special items, net		5		—			—
Nonoperating special items, net (2)		120		121			(280	)
Reorganization items, net (3)		—		2,640			2,179
Income tax special items, net (4)		342		(324	)		(569	)

(1)	The 2013 other revenue special item, net included a credit to other revenues related to a change in accounting method resulting from the modification of American’s AAdvantage miles agreement with Citibank.

(2)

The 2014 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $120 million, which principally included a $43 million charge for Venezuelan foreign currency losses, $48 million of early debt extinguishment costs related to the prepayment of 7.50% senior secured notes and other indebtedness and $29 million of non-cash interest accretion on bankruptcy settlement obligations. See Note 9 for further discussion on Venezuela cash and short-term investments.

The 2013 nonoperating special items, net consisted of interest charges of $48 million to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan and penalty interest related to 10.5% secured notes and 7.50% senior secured notes, a $54 million charge related to the premium on tender for existing enhanced equipment trust certificates financings and the write-off of debt issuance costs and $19 million in charges related to the repayment of existing EETC financings.

The 2012 nonoperating special items, net totaled a net benefit of $280 million resulting from a settlement of a commercial dispute.

(3)	In 2013 and 2012, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

(4)

In 2014, income tax special items, net were $342 million. During 2014, American sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, American recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $328 million in the second quarter of 2014 that reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI), a subset of stockholder’s equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of American’s fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, American retained the $328 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated. In addition, the 2014 period included a special $14 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

In 2013 and 2012, income tax special items, net included, respectively, a $538 million and a $569 million non-cash income tax benefit from continuing operations. American is required to consider all items (including items recorded in other comprehensive income) in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that should be allocated to continuing operations. As a result, American recorded a tax benefit on the loss from continuing operations for the year, which was exactly offset by income tax expense on other comprehensive income. However, while the income tax benefit from continuing operations is reported on the income statement, the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholder’s equity. Because the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, American’s year-end net deferred tax position is not impacted by this tax allocation. The 2013 tax benefit was offset in part by a $214 million tax charge attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount American believes is more likely than not to be realized.

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The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

7. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Pursuant to the Plan and the Merger Agreement, holders of AMR common stock formerly traded under the symbol “AAMRQ” received shares of AAG Common Stock principally over the 120-day distribution period following the Effective Date. In accordance with GAAP, the 2013 and 2012 weighted average shares and earnings (loss) per share calculations have been adjusted to retrospectively reflect these distributions which were each made at the rate of approximately 0.7441 shares of AAG Common Stock per share of AMR common stock. Former holders of AMR common stock as of the Effective Date may in the future receive additional distributions of AAG Common Stock dependent upon the ultimate distribution of shares of AAG Common Stock to holders of disputed claims. Thus, the shares and related earnings per share calculations prior to the Effective Date may change in the future to reflect additional retrospective adjustments for future AAG Common Stock distributions to former holders of AMR common stock.

As of December 31, 2014, all shares pursuant to the Plan have been issued and are outstanding for purposes of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share calculation in connection with the conversion of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and satisfaction of other bankruptcy settlement obligations related to allowed unsecured claims, including disputed claims, labor-related deemed claims and former holders of AMR common stock.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions, except share and per share amounts in thousands):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)	$	(1,876	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)		717,456		280,213			249,490

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	4.02	$	(6.54	)	$	(7.52	)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)	$	(1,876	)
Change in fair value of conversion feature on 7.25% convertible senior notes (a)		3		—			—

Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	2,885	$	(1,834	)		(1,876	)
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares outstanding		717,456		280,213			249,490
Dilutive effect of stock awards		15,603		—			—
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		957		—			—

Weighted average common shares outstanding – as adjusted		734,016		280,213			249,490

Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	3.93	$	(6.54	)	$	(7.52	)

The following were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive		226		7,674			17,656

(a)

In March 2014, the Company notified the holders of US Airways Group’s 7.25% convertible senior notes that it had elected to settle all future conversions solely in cash instead of shares of AAG Common Stock in accordance with the related indenture. Thus, the diluted shares include the weighted average impact of the 7.25% convertible senior notes only for the period from January 1, 2014 to March 12, 2014. In addition, under GAAP, the Company must adjust the numerator for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share by the change in fair value of the conversion feature from March 12, 2014 to May 15, 2014, which increased GAAP net income for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share by $3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for earnings per share.

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Share Repurchase Program and Dividends	12 Months Ended
Share Repurchase Program and Dividends	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program and Dividends	8. Share Repurchase Program and Dividends On July 23, 2014, as part of a capital deployment program, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $1.0 billion share repurchase program to be completed no later than December 31, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company completed this $1.0 billion share repurchase program by repurchasing 23.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock for $1.0 billion at a weighted average cost per share of $42.72. On January 27, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a new $2.0 billion share repurchase program to be completed by the end of 2016. Shares repurchased under the program may be made through a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or accelerated share repurchase transactions. Any such repurchases will be made from time to time subject to market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at its discretion. Also on July 23, 2014, as part of the Company’s capital deployment program, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.10 per share cash dividend for shareholders of record as of August 4, 2014, and payable on August 18, 2014. On October 22, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.10 per share dividend for stockholders of record on November 3, 2014, and payable on November 17, 2014. The total cash payment for dividends during the year ended December 31, 2014 was $144 million. Any future dividends that may be declared and paid from time to time under the Company’s capital deployment program will be subject to market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The Company’s capital deployment program does not obligate the Company to continue a dividend for any fixed period, and payment of dividends may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt

9. Debt

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019 (a)	$	1,872	$	1,891
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 4.25%, installments through 2021 (b)		750		—
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019 (c)		990		1,000
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016 (c)		594		600
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.70% to 11.00%, maturing from 2015 to 2026 (d)		7,028		6,031
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.48%, maturing from 2015 to 2026 (e)		2,952		3,441
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.50% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (f)		1,100		1,466
7.50% senior secured notes (g)		—		1,000
AAdvantage Loan, effective rate of 8.30% (h)		433		611
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 4.19% to 12.24%, maturing from 2015 to 2028 (e)		994		303

		16,713		16,343

Unsecured
5.50% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2019 (i)		750		—
6.125% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2018 (j)		500		500
7.25% convertible senior notes (k)		—		22
Industrial development bonds		—		29

		1,250		551

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		17,963		16,894
Less: Total unamortized debt discount		59		95
Less: Current maturities		1,708		1,446

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	16,196	$	15,353

Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, rotable aircraft parts, hangar and maintenance facilities, route authorities and airport Slots. At December 31, 2014, the Company was operating 37 jet aircraft under capital leases. Leases can generally be renewed at rates based on fair market value at the end of the lease term for a number of additional years. At December 31, 2014, the maturities of long-term debt and capital leases are as follows (in millions):


2015	$	1,708
2016		1,662
2017		1,338
2018		1,879
2019		4,900
2020 and thereafter		6,476

Total	$	17,963

(a) 2013 Credit Facilities

On June 27, 2013, American and AAG entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended, the 2013 Credit Agreement) with certain lenders. The 2013 Credit Agreement provides for a term loan facility (the 2013 Term Loan Facility) that is scheduled to mature on June 27, 2019, unless otherwise extended by the applicable parties. As of December 31, 2014, $1.9 billion was outstanding under the 2013 Term Loan Facility.

The 2013 Credit Agreement originally provided for a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the 2013 Revolving Facility and, together with the 2013 Term Loan Facility, the 2013 Credit Facilities) scheduled to mature on June 27, 2018, unless otherwise extended by the applicable parties. The 2013 Term Loan Facility is repayable in quarterly installments in an amount equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount thereof with any unpaid balance due on the maturity date of the 2013 Term Loan Facility. The 2013 Revolving Facility provided that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder and have letters of credit issued thereunder in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time of up to $1.0 billion. On October 10, 2014, American and AAG amended the 2013 Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility to October 10, 2019 and increased the commitments thereunder to an aggregate amount of $1.4 billion while reducing the letter of credit commitments thereunder to $300 million. As of December 31, 2014, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2013 Revolving Facility.

The 2013 Credit Facilities bear interest at an index rate plus an applicable index margin or, at American’s option, LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.75%, with respect to the 2013 Term Loan Facility) plus an applicable LIBOR margin. The applicable LIBOR margin is 3.00% for borrowings under both the 2013 Term Loan Facility and the 2013 Revolving Facility.

Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the 2013 Credit Facilities are secured by certain collateral, including certain route authorities and certain take-off and landing rights and gate leaseholds at certain airports. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2013 Credit Facilities as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants.”

The 2013 Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2013 Credit Facilities may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a “change of control” (as defined in the 2013 Credit Agreement) occurs, American will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay at par the loans outstanding under the 2013 Credit Facilities and terminate the 2013 Revolving Facility. The 2013 Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the 2013 Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

(b) 2014 Credit Facilities

On October 10, 2014, American, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the 2014 Credit Agreement) with certain lenders. The 2014 Credit Agreement provides for a $750 million term loan facility (the 2014 Term Loan Facility) and a $400 million revolving credit facility (the 2014 Revolving Facility and, together with the 2014 Term Loan Facility, the 2014 Credit Facilities). As of December 31, 2014, $750 million was outstanding under the 2014 Term Loan Facility. The 2014 Revolving Facility provides that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder. American may have letters of credit issued under the 2014 Revolving Facility in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time up to $300 million. As of December 31, 2014 there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2014 Revolving Facility.

Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the 2014 Credit Facilities are secured by certain collateral, including certain route authorities and certain take-off and landing rights and gate leaseholds at certain airports. The obligations of American under the 2014 Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2014 Credit Facilities as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants.”

The 2014 Credit Facilities bear interest at an index rate plus an applicable index margin or, at American’s option, LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.75% in the case of the 2014 Term Loan Facility) plus an applicable LIBOR margin. The applicable LIBOR margins are 3.50% and 3.00% for borrowings under the 2014 Term Loan Facility and the 2014 Revolving Facility, respectively. If American has a corporate credit rating of Ba3 or higher from Moody’s and BB- or higher from S&P, the applicable LIBOR margin is 3.25% under the 2014 Term Loan Facility.

The 2014 Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2014 Credit Facilities may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a “change of control” (as defined in the 2014 Credit Agreement) occurs with respect to AAG, American will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay at par the loans outstanding under the 2014 Credit Facilities and terminate the 2014 Revolving Facility. The 2014 Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the 2014 Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

US Airways Group and certain other subsidiaries of US Airways Group are guarantors of the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement dated as of May 23, 2013. In connection with the closing of the Merger, AAG and American entered into a joinder to the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility loan agreement pursuant to which AAG and American became guarantors under such agreement.

The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility consists of tranche B-1 term loans (Tranche B-1) and tranche B-2 term loans (Tranche B-2). As of December 31, 2014, $990 million was outstanding under Tranche B-1 and $594 million was outstanding under Tranche B-2. Voluntary prepayments may be made at any time, with a premium of 1.00% applicable to certain prepayments made prior to the date that is six months following January 16, 2014.

As of December 31, 2014, the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility bears interest at an index rate plus an applicable index margin or, at US Airways’ option, LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.75%) plus an applicable LIBOR margin. The applicable LIBOR margin is 2.75% for Tranche B-1 and 2.25% for Tranche B-2.

Tranche B-1 and Tranche B-2 mature on May 23, 2019 and November 23, 2016, respectively (unless otherwise extended by the applicable parties), and each is repayable in annual installments to be paid on each anniversary of the closing date in an amount equal to 1.00% of the initial aggregate principal amount of the loans with any unpaid balance due on the maturity date of the respective tranche.

Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the obligations of US Airways under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility are secured by liens on certain take-off and landing rights at certain airports and certain other assets of US Airways. US Airways is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants”.

The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement contains events of default customary for similar financings, including a cross default provision to certain other material indebtedness of US Airways and certain of its affiliates. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a “change of control” (as defined in the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement) occurs, US Airways will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay the outstanding loans in full together with accrued interest thereon to the date of such prepayment. The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement includes affirmative, negative and financial covenants that, among other things, (a) require AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to maintain unrestricted liquidity of not less than $2.0 billion, with not less than $750 million held in accounts subject to control agreements, and (b) restrict the ability of US Airways Group, its subsidiaries party to the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility, AAG and American to make certain investments, pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain acquisitions, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions, enter into certain hedging transactions, and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

(d) Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs)

2014-1 EETCs

In September 2014, American created two pass-through trusts which issued approximately $957 million aggregate face amount of Series 2014-1 Class A and Class B EETCs in connection with the financing of 17 aircraft recently delivered to, and owned by, American (the 2014 EETC Aircraft).

As of December 31, 2014, the full $957 million of the escrowed proceeds from the 2014-1 EETCs have been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in two series: Series A equipment notes in the amount of $742 million bearing interest at 3.70% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $215 million bearing interest at 4.375% per annum. Interest and principal payments on the equipment notes are scheduled to be made in April and October of each year, beginning in April 2015. The final payments on the Series A and Series B equipment notes will be due in October 2026 and October 2022, respectively. The equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2014 EETC Aircraft.

2013-1 EETCs

During 2014, US Airways issued $559 million of equipment notes in two series under its 2013-1 EETCs completed in April 2013: Series A equipment notes in the amount of $423 million bearing interest at 3.95% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $136 million bearing interest at 5.375% per annum. As of December 31, 2014, the full $820 million of the escrowed proceeds from US Airways’ 2013-1 EETCs have been used to purchase Series A and Series B equipment notes issued by US Airways. The equipment notes are secured by liens on aircraft.

(e) Other Aircraft Financing Transactions

In May 2014, the Company prepaid $113 million principal amount of outstanding debt secured by certain aircraft.

During 2014, American entered into loan agreements to borrow $286 million in connection with financing certain aircraft deliveries. The notes mature in 2026 and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin.

During 2014, American financed 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft under sale-leaseback arrangements and recorded proceeds from the sale of $811 million. Of the 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, 19 aircraft were accounted for as a capital lease and $747 million was reflected as debt on the consolidated balance sheet, included within other secured obligations in the table above. Gains associated with these sale-leaseback transactions are amortized over the respective remaining lease terms and are included in the consolidated balance sheet as deferred gains.

(f) Obligations Associated with Special Facility Revenue Bonds

In 2014, the Company prepaid $314 million of obligations, of which $135 million was a reduction of debt on the Company’s balance sheet, associated with special facility revenue bonds issued by municipalities to build or improve certain airport and maintenance facilities. The remaining portion of these obligations was accounted for as an operating lease.

In addition, in August 2014, American elected to exercise its option to reset the interest rate on approximately $220 million aggregate principal amount of special facility revenue bonds reflected as debt on its balance sheet, related to the Los Angeles International Airport, resulting in the repurchase of these bonds by American in September 2014. American has the option to remarket these bonds in the future. In connection with the repurchase of these bonds, American paid $2 million in cash premiums and recorded a $5 million non-cash write off of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs.

In December 2014, American purchased approximately $112 million aggregate principal amount of special facility revenue bonds related to the Tulsa International Airport, when such bonds were mandatorily tendered to American. Of this amount, $11 million was a reduction of debt on American’s balance sheet. American has the option to remarket these bonds in the future.

(g) Senior Secured Notes

In March 2014, American prepaid $100 million of its 7.50% senior secured notes at a redemption price of 103% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. In July 2014, American prepaid the remaining outstanding principal balance of $900 million at a redemption price of 103.75% of outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. In connection with the prepayment of the outstanding 7.50% senior secured notes, American paid $37 million of cash premiums and recorded a $5 million non-cash write off of unamortized deferred issuance costs during the year ended December 31, 2014.

(h) AAdvantage Loan

In 2009, American entered into an arrangement under which Citibank loaned American $1.0 billion that could be repaid either in AAdvantage miles under American’s AAdvantage program or in cash (the AAdvantage Loan). Approximately $890 million of the AAdvantage Loan proceeds was accounted for as a loan from Citibank with the remaining $110 million recorded as deferred revenue in other liabilities and deferred credits.

To effect the AAdvantage Loan, American and Citibank entered into an Amended and Restated AAdvantage Participation Agreement (as so amended and restated, the Amended Participation Agreement). Under the Amended Participation Agreement, American agreed that it would apply in equal monthly installments over a five year period beginning on January 1, 2012, a credit for miles awarded to Citibank cardholders’ AAdvantage accounts.

American had the right to repay in cash, without premium or penalty, any or all of the amounts owed to Citibank under the AAdvantage Loan. Effective January 2, 2015, American exercised its loan repayment right with respect to the full value of the outstanding balance to Citibank for $400 million. In connection with the repayment, in the first quarter of 2015, American will recognize an early debt extinguishment gain of approximately $17 million. The entire outstanding balance of the obligation is reflected in current maturities of long-term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

(i) 5.50% Senior Notes

In September 2014, the Company issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2019 (the 5.50% senior notes). These notes bear interest at a rate of 5.50% per annum, which is payable semi-annually in arrears on each April 1 and October 1, beginning April 1, 2015. The 5.50% senior notes mature on October 1, 2019 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by American, US Airways Group and US Airways. The 5.50% senior notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The indenture for the 5.50% senior notes contains covenants and events of default generally customary for similar financings. In addition, if the Company experiences specific kinds of changes of control, the Company must offer to repurchase the 5.50% senior notes at a price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the 5.50% senior notes may be accelerated and become due and payable.

(j) 6.125% Senior Notes

In May 2013, US Airways Group issued its 6.125% Senior Notes due 2018 (the 6.125% senior notes). The 6.125% senior notes bear interest at a rate of 6.125% per annum, which is payable semi-annually on each June 1 and December 1 and began December 1, 2013. The 6.125% senior notes mature on June 1, 2018 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by US Airways. In connection with the closing of the Merger, AAG and American provided a full and unconditional guarantee of the payment obligations of US Airways Group under the 6.125% senior notes. The 6.125% senior notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company.

(k) 7.25% Convertible Notes

In March 2014, the Company notified the holders of US Airways Group’s 7.25% convertible notes that it had elected to settle solely in cash instead of shares of AAG Common Stock all conversions during the period beginning on March 15, 2014 and ending on, and including, the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of May 15, 2014. In May 2014, the Company settled all outstanding 7.25% convertible notes in cash for approximately $175 million.

Guarantees

As of December 31, 2014, AAG had issued guarantees covering approximately $1.1 billion of American’s tax-exempt bond debt (and interest thereon) and $4.4 billion of American’s secured debt (and interest thereon).

In connection with the Merger and pursuant to the Plan on December 9, 2013, the Company and American entered into a joinder to the loan agreement and became co-obligors of US Airways Group’s $1.6 billion 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility and the Company and American entered into a second supplemental indenture that guarantees the payment obligations associated with the 6.125% senior notes. In March 2014, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into amended and restated guarantees of the payment obligations of US Airways under the equipment notes relating to each of its Series 2010-1, 2011-1, 2012-1, 2012-2 and 2013-1 Pass Through Certificates, the result of which was to add AAG as a guarantor of such equipment notes on a joint and several basis with US Airways Group. Refer to Note 21 for further information.

Collateral Related Covenants

Certain of the Company’s debt financing agreements contain loan to value ratio covenants and require it to periodically appraise the related collateral. Pursuant to such agreements, if the loan to value ratio exceeds a specified threshold, the Company is required, as applicable, to pledge additional qualifying collateral (which in some cases may include cash collateral), or pay down such financing, in whole or in part, as described below.

Specifically, the Company is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on a periodic basis on three Credit Facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Semi-Annual	Once per Fiscal Year (1)

LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)	1.5x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (66.7% LTV)

LTV as of Last Measurement Date	21.9%	33.7%	61.8%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita, and China	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America	Generally, certain Slots (e.g., DCA and LaGuardia), accounts receivable, certain engines, certain spare parts and ground service equipment, certain simulators, certain leasehold real estate assets and cash

(1)	With respect to spare parts, one physical appraisal and one desktop appraisal are required in each fiscal year.

At December 31, 2014, American and US Airways were in compliance with the applicable collateral coverage tests as of the most recent measurement dates.

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Debt

6. Debt

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019 (a)	$	1,872	$	1,891
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 4.25%, installments through 2021 (b)		750		—
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.70% to 7.00%, maturing from 2017 to 2026 (c)		4,271		3,516
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.10%, maturing from 2015 to 2026 (d)		1,860		2,140
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.50% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (e)		1,071		1,393
7.50% senior secured notes (f)		—		1,000
AAdvantage Loan, effective rate of 8.30%, (g)		433		611
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 4.19% to 12.24%, maturing from 2015 to 2028 (d)		992		300

		11,249		10,851

Unsecured
Affiliate unsecured obligations		27		27

		27		27

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		11,276		10,878
Less: Total unamortized debt discount		42		69
Less: Current maturities		1,230		957

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	10,004	$	9,852

Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, rotable aircraft parts, hangar and maintenance facilities, route authorities and airport Slots. At December 31, 2014, American was operating 37 jet aircraft under capital leases. Leases can generally be renewed at rates based on fair market value at the end of the lease term for a number of additional years. At December 31, 2014, the maturities of long-term debt and capital leases are as follows (in millions):


2015	$	1,230
2016		698
2017		942
2018		844
2019		2,744
2020 and thereafter		4,791

Total	$	11,249

(a) 2013 Credit Facilities

(b) 2014 Credit Facilities

(c) Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs)

2014-1 EETCs

(d) Other Aircraft Financing Transactions

In May 2014, American prepaid $61 million principal amount of outstanding debt secured by certain aircraft.

(e) Obligations Associated with Special Facility Revenue Bonds

In 2014, American prepaid $98 million of obligations, of which $62 million was a reduction of debt on its balance sheet, associated with special facility revenue bonds issued by municipalities to build or improve certain airport and maintenance facilities. The remaining portion of these obligations was accounted for as an operating lease.

(f) Senior Secured Notes

(g) AAdvantage Loan

Collateral Related Covenants

Certain of American’s debt financing agreements contain loan to value ratio covenants and require American to periodically appraise the related collateral. Pursuant to such agreements, if the loan to value ratio exceeds a specified threshold, American is required, as applicable, to pledge additional qualifying collateral (which in some cases may include cash collateral), or pay down such financing, in whole or in part, as described below.

Specifically, American is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on a periodic basis on two Credit Facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Semi-Annual

LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)

LTV as of Last Measurement Date	21.9%	33.7%

Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita, and China	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America

At December 31, 2014, American was in compliance with the applicable collateral coverage tests as of the most recent measurement dates.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Taxes

10. Income Taxes

The significant components of the income tax expense (benefit) were (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current	$	(16	)	$	(22	)	$	—
Deferred		346			(324	)		(569	)

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	330		$	(346	)	$	(569	)

The income tax expense (benefit) differed from amounts computed at the statutory federal income tax rate as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	1,123		$	(763	)	$	(857	)
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect		75			(8	)		(32	)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		(1	)		27			19
Bankruptcy administration expenses		95			83			26
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			141			—
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		(24	)		(22	)		—
Change in valuation allowance		(1,323	)		717			839
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		330			(538	)		(569	)
Other, net		55			17			5

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	330		$	(346	)	$	(569	)

As a result of the Merger, US Airways Group and its subsidiaries are included in the AAG consolidated federal and state income tax returns for the period ended December 31, 2014.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a $330 million tax provision. This provision included $346 million of special tax charges. During 2014, the Company sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, the Company recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $330 million in the second quarter of 2014 that reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI), a subset of stockholders’ equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of our fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, the Company retained the $330 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated. The Company also recorded a special $16 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets. In addition, the Company recorded $8 million of tax expense principally related to certain states and countries where NOL Carryforwards were limited or unavailable to be used. These charges were offset in part by a $24 million federal income tax benefit resulting from the Company’s elections under applicable sections of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (as extended by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014), allowing corporations to accelerate utilization of certain research and AMT credit carryforwards in lieu of applicable bonus depreciation on certain qualifying capital investments.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a $346 million tax benefit. This benefit included a $538 million special non-cash income tax benefit from continuing operations. The Company is required to consider all items (including items recorded in OCI) in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that should be allocated to continuing operations. As a result, the Company recorded a tax benefit on the loss from continuing operations for the year, which was exactly offset by income tax expense on OCI. However, while the income tax benefit from continuing operations is reported on the income statement, the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholders’ equity. Because the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, the Company’s year-end net deferred tax position is not impacted by this tax allocation. The 2013 tax benefit was offset in part by a $214 million tax charge attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount the Company believes is more likely than not to be realized. In addition, the Company recorded a $22 million federal income tax benefit under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 as described above.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded a net income tax benefit of $569 million, which represents the non-cash income tax benefit resulting from gains recorded in OCI as discussed above.

The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of its deferred tax assets, will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income (primarily reversals of deferred tax liabilities) during the periods in which those temporary differences will become deductible. In making this determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence and makes certain assumptions. The Company considers many factors in evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets including risks associated with merger integration as well as other factors, which continue to be affected by conditions beyond the Company’s control, such as the condition of the economy, the level and volatility of fuel prices and travel demand. The Company has concluded as of December 31, 2014 that the valuation allowance was still needed on its deferred tax asset based on the weight of the factors described above.

A portion of the change in the valuation allowance reflects the income tax benefit of approximately $24 million and $22 million, respectively, recorded in 2014 and 2013 resulting from the Company’s elections under applicable sections of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (as extended by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012), allowing corporations to accelerate utilization of certain research and alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit carryforwards in lieu of applicable bonus depreciation on certain qualifying capital investments.

In addition to the changes in the valuation allowance from operations described in the table above, the valuation allowance was also impacted by the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), described in Note 14 to AAG’s consolidated financial statements. The total decrease in the valuation allowance was $197 million in 2014 and the total increase in the valuation allowance was $602 million and $263 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The components of AAG’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	386		$	643
Rent expense		180			355
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		346			370
Operating loss carryforwards		3,461			3,655
Pensions		2,403			1,765
Frequent flyer obligation		948			1,075
Gains from lease transactions		207			56
Reorganization items		64			682
Other		1,210			871

Total deferred tax assets		9,205			9,472
Valuation allowance		(4,816	)		(5,013	)

Net deferred tax assets		4,389			4,459

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(4,829	)		(4,460	)
Other		(98	)		(519	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(4,927	)		(4,979	)

Net deferred tax liability	$	(538	)	$	(520	)

At December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $10.1 billion of gross NOL Carryforwards to reduce future federal taxable income, substantially all of which are expected to be available for use in 2015. The federal NOL Carryforwards will expire beginning in 2022 if unused. These NOL Carryforwards include an unrealized tax benefit of $867 million related to the implementation of share-based compensation accounting guidance that will be recorded in equity when realized. The Company also had approximately $4.6 billion of NOL Carryforwards to reduce future state taxable income at December 31, 2014, which will expire in years 2015 through 2034 if unused. The Company’s ability to deduct its NOL Carryforwards and to utilize certain other available tax attributes can be substantially constrained under the general annual limitation rules of Section 382 where an “ownership change” has occurred. The Company experienced an ownership change in connection with its emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases, and US Airways Group experienced an ownership change in connection with the Merger. As a result of the Merger, US Airways Group is now included in the AAG consolidated federal and state income tax return. The general limitation rules of Section 382 for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where the ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. The Company elected to be covered by certain special rules for federal income tax purposes that permit approximately $9.0 billion of its federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the Section 382 annual limitation rules. Substantially all of the Company’s remaining federal NOL Carryforwards (attributable to US Airways Group) are subject to limitation under Section 382; however, the Company’s ability to utilize such NOL Carryforwards is not anticipated to be effectively constrained as a result of such limitation. Similar limitations may apply for state income tax purposes. The Company’s ability to utilize any new NOL Carryforwards arising after the ownership changes is not affected by the annual limitation rules imposed by Section 382 unless another ownership change occurs. Under the Section 382 Limitation cumulative stock ownership changes among material shareholders exceeding 50% during a rolling 3-year period can potentially limit a company’s future use of net operating losses and tax credits. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “Our ability to utilize our NOL Carryforwards may be limited” for additional unaudited discussion of this risk.

At December 31, 2014, the Company had an AMT credit carryforward of approximately $341 million available for federal income tax purposes, which is available for an indefinite period. The Company’s net deferred tax assets, which include the NOL Carryforwards, are subject to a full valuation allowance. At December 31, 2014, the federal and state valuation allowances were $4.5 billion and $264 million, respectively. In accordance with GAAP, utilization of the NOL Carryforwards after December 9, 2013 will result in a corresponding decrease in the valuation allowance and offset our tax provision dollar for dollar.

The Company files its tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company’s 2004 through 2013 tax years are still subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Various state and foreign jurisdiction tax years remain open to examination and the Company is under examination, in administrative appeals, or engaged in tax litigation in certain jurisdictions. The Company believes that the effect of any assessments will be immaterial to its consolidated financial statements.

The Company had an unrecognized tax benefit of approximately $6 million, which did not change during the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. Changes in the unrecognized tax benefit have no impact on the effective tax rate due to the existence of the valuation allowance. Accrued interest on tax positions is recorded as a component of interest expense but was not significant at December 31, 2014.

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefit are (in millions):


	2014		2013
Unrecognized tax benefit at January 1	$	6	$	6
No activity		—		—

Unrecognized tax benefit at December 31	$	6	$	6

The Company estimates that the unrecognized tax benefit will be realized within the next twelve months.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Income Taxes

7. Income Taxes

The significant components of the income tax expense (benefit) were (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current	$	(23	)	$	(30	)	$	—
Deferred		342			(324	)		(569	)

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	319		$	(354	)	$	(569	)

The income tax expense (benefit) differed from amounts computed at the statutory federal income tax rate as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	570		$	(658	)	$	(873	)
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect		43			(14	)		(35	)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		(20	)		20			20
Bankruptcy administration expenses		86			82			26
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			53			—
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		(28	)		(30	)		—
Change in valuation allowance		(660	)		714			858
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		328			(538	)		(569	)
Other, net		—			17			4

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	319		$	(354	)	$	(569	)

For the year ended December 31, 2014, American recorded a $319 million tax provision. This provision included $342 million of special tax charges. During 2014, American sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, American recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $328 million in the second quarter of 2014 that reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI), a subset of stockholders’ equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of our fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, American retained the $328 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated. American also recorded a special $14 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets. In addition, American recorded $6 million of tax expense principally related to certain states and countries where NOL Carryforwards were limited or unavailable to be used. These charges were offset in part by a $29 million federal income tax benefit resulting from American’s elections under applicable sections of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (as extended by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014), allowing corporations to accelerate utilization of certain research and AMT credit carryforwards in lieu of applicable bonus depreciation on certain qualifying capital investments.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, American recorded a $354 million tax benefit. This benefit included a $538 million special non-cash income tax benefit from continuing operations. American is required to consider all items (including items recorded in OCI) in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that should be allocated to continuing operations. As a result, American recorded a tax benefit on the loss from continuing operations for the year, which was exactly offset by income tax expense on OCI. However, while the income tax benefit from continuing operations is reported on the income statement, the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholder’s equity. Because the income tax expense on other comprehensive income is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, American’s year-end net deferred tax position is not impacted by this tax allocation. The 2013 tax benefit was offset in part by a $214 million tax charge attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount American believes is more likely than not to be realized. In addition, American recorded a $30 million federal income tax benefit under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 as described above.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, American recorded a net income tax benefit of $569 million, which represents the non-cash income tax benefit resulting from gains recorded in OCI as discussed above.

American provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of its deferred tax assets, will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income (primarily reversals of deferred tax liabilities) during the periods in which those temporary differences will become deductible. In making this determination, American considers all available positive and negative evidence and makes certain assumptions. American considers many factors in evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets including risks associated with merger integration as well as other factors, which continue to be affected by conditions beyond American’s control, such as the condition of the economy, the level and volatility of fuel prices and travel demand. American has concluded as of December 31, 2014 that the valuation allowance was still needed on its deferred tax asset based on the weight of the factors described above.

A portion of the change in the valuation allowance reflects the income tax benefit of approximately $29 million and $30 million, respectively, recorded in 2014 and 2013 resulting from American’s elections under applicable sections of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (as extended by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012), allowing corporations to accelerate utilization of certain research and alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit carryforwards in lieu of applicable bonus depreciation on certain qualifying capital investments.

In addition to the changes in the valuation allowance from operations described in the table above, the valuation allowance was also impacted by the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), described in Note 11 to American’s consolidated financial statements. The total increase in the valuation allowance was $69 million, $155 million and $282 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The components of American’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	322		$	342
Rent expense		86			55
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		438			467
Operating loss carryforwards		3,536			3,302
Pensions		2,385			1,747
Frequent flyer obligation		589			620
Gains from lease transactions		22			24
Reorganization items		64			675
Other		829			975

Total deferred tax assets		8,271			8,207
Valuation allowance		(5,308	)		(5,239	)

Net deferred tax assets		2,963			2,968

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(2,953	)		(2,932	)
Other		(238	)		(250	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(3,191	)		(3,182	)

Net deferred tax liability	$	(228	)	$	(214	)

At December 31, 2014, American had approximately $10.3 billion of gross NOL Carryforwards to reduce future federal taxable income, substantially all of which are expected to be available for use in 2015. American is a member of AAG’s consolidated federal and certain state income tax returns. The amount of federal and state NOL Carryforwards available in those returns is $10.1 billion and $4.6 billion, respectively, substantially all of which is expected to be available for use in 2015. The federal NOL Carryforwards will expire beginning in 2022 if unused. These NOL Carryforwards include an unrealized tax benefit of $712 million related to the implementation of share-based compensation accounting guidance that will be recorded in equity when realized. American also had approximately $3.9 billion of NOL Carryforwards to reduce future state taxable income at December 31, 2014, which will expire in years 2015 through 2034 if unused. American’s ability to deduct its NOL Carryforwards and to utilize certain other available tax attributes can be substantially constrained under the general annual limitation rules of Section 382 where an “ownership change” has occurred. American experienced an ownership change in connection with its emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases. The general limitation rules of Section 382 for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where the ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. American elected to be covered by certain special rules for federal income tax purposes that permit approximately $9.5 billion of its federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the Section 382 annual limitation rules. Similar limitations may apply for state income tax purposes. American’s ability to utilize any new NOL Carryforwards arising after the ownership change is not affected by the annual limitation rules imposed by Section 382 unless another ownership change occurs.

At December 31, 2014, American had an AMT credit carryforward of approximately $435 million available for federal income tax purposes, which is available for an indefinite period. American’s net deferred tax assets, which include the NOL Carryforwards, are subject to a full valuation allowance. At December 31, 2014, the federal and state valuation allowances were $5.1 billion and $208 million, respectively. In accordance with GAAP, utilization of the NOL Carryforwards after December 9, 2013 will result in a corresponding decrease in the valuation allowance and offset American’s tax provision dollar for dollar.

American files its tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. American’s 2004 through 2013 tax years are still subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Various state and foreign jurisdiction tax years remain open to examination and American is under examination, in administrative appeals, or engaged in tax litigation in certain jurisdictions. American believes that the effect of additional assessments will be immaterial to its consolidated financial statements.

American has an unrecognized tax benefit of approximately $5 million, which did not change during the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. Changes in the unrecognized tax benefit have no impact on the effective tax rate due to the existence of the valuation allowance. Accrued interest on tax positions is recorded as a component of interest expense but was not significant at December 31, 2014.

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefit are (in millions):


	2014		2013
Unrecognized tax benefit at January 1	$	5	$	5
No activity		—		—

Unrecognized tax benefit at December 31	$	5	$	5

American estimates that the unrecognized tax benefit will be realized within the next twelve months.

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Risk Management and Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Risk Management and Financial Instruments

11. Risk Management and Financial Instruments

The Company’s economic prospects are heavily dependent upon two variables it cannot control: the health of the economy and the price of fuel.

Due to the discretionary nature of business and leisure travel spending, airline industry revenues are heavily influenced by the condition of the U.S. economy and economies in other regions of the world. Unfavorable conditions in these broader economies have resulted, and may result in the future, in decreased passenger demand for air travel and changes in booking practices, both of which in turn have had, and may have in the future, a strong negative effect on the Company’s revenues. In addition, during challenging economic times, actions by our competitors to increase their revenues can have an adverse impact on the Company’s revenues.

The Company’s operating results are materially impacted by changes in the availability, price volatility and cost of aircraft fuel, which represents one of the largest single cost items in the Company’s business. Because of the amount of fuel needed to operate the Company’s business, even a relatively small increase in the price of fuel can have a material adverse aggregate effect on the Company’s operating results and liquidity. Jet fuel market prices have fluctuated substantially over the past several years and prices continued to be volatile in 2014.

These factors could impact the Company’s results of operations, financial performance and liquidity.

(a) Fuel Price Risk Management

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. The Company has not entered into any transactions to hedge its fuel consumption since December 9, 2013 and, accordingly, as of December 31, 2014, the Company did not have any fuel hedging contracts outstanding. As such, and assuming the Company does not enter into any future transactions to hedge its fuel consumption, the Company will continue to be fully exposed to fluctuations in fuel prices. The Company’s current policy is not to enter into transactions to hedge its fuel consumption, although the Company reviews that policy from time to time based on market conditions and other factors.

The cash proceeds on these sales totaled $71 million which exceeded the current value of the portfolio. Approximately $25 million of the resulting gain was recorded to OCI and will be recognized as a decrease to fuel expense in the period the hedged fuel is scheduled to be consumed (through the second quarter of 2015). As of December 31, 2014, the Company expects to recognize the remaining $9 million of these gains into earnings in 2015. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized net gains of approximately $16 million, net losses of approximately $12 million and net gains of approximately $4 million, respectively, as a component of aircraft fuel expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to its fuel hedging agreements, including the ineffective portion of the hedges.

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014		2013			2012
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	4	$	(34	)	$	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		12		22			1

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations (3)		$	16	$	(12	)	$	4

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(2)	Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(3)	Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014			2013			2012
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings	$	(4	)	$	34		$	(3	)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(34	)		(2	)		(12	)

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of comprehensive income		$	(38	)	$	32		$	(15	)

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

While certain of the Company’s fuel derivatives were subject to enforceable master netting agreements with its counterparties, the Company did not offset its fuel derivative assets and liabilities in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company had a gross asset of $109 million as of December 31, 2013 for its aircraft fuel derivative instruments, which was reflected in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company had no cash collateral posted or received as of December 31, 2013.

(b) Credit Risk

Most of the Company’s receivables relate to tickets sold to individual passengers through the use of major credit cards or to tickets sold by other airlines and used by passengers on American, US Airways or the Company’s regional carriers. These receivables are short-term, mostly being settled within seven days after sale. Bad debt losses, which have been minimal in the past, have been considered in establishing allowances for doubtful accounts. The Company does not believe it is subject to any significant concentration of credit risk.

(c) Interest Rate Risk

The Company has exposure to market risk associated with changes in interest rates related primarily to its variable rate debt obligations. Interest rates on $6.5 billion principal amount of long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 are subject to adjustment to reflect changes in floating interest rates. The weighted average effective interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 3.3% at December 31, 2014.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Risk Management and Financial Instruments

8. Risk Management and Financial Instruments

American’s economic prospects are heavily dependent upon two variables it cannot control: the health of the economy and the price of fuel.

Due to the discretionary nature of business and leisure travel spending, airline industry revenues are heavily influenced by the condition of the U.S. economy and economies in other regions of the world. Unfavorable conditions in these broader economies have resulted, and may result in the future, in decreased passenger demand for air travel and changes in booking practices, both of which in turn have had, and may have in the future, a strong negative effect on American’s revenues. In addition, during challenging economic times, actions by our competitors to increase their revenues can have an adverse impact on American’s revenues.

American’s operating results are materially impacted by changes in the availability, price volatility and cost of aircraft fuel, which represents one of the largest single cost items in American’s business. Because of the amount of fuel needed to operate American’s business, even a relatively small increase in the price of fuel can have a material adverse aggregate effect on American’s operating results and liquidity. Jet fuel market prices have fluctuated substantially over the past several years and prices continued to be volatile in 2014.

These factors could impact American’s results of operations, financial performance and liquidity.

(a) Fuel Price Risk Management

During the second quarter of 2014, American sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. American has not entered into any transactions to hedge its fuel consumption since December 9, 2013 and, accordingly, as of December 31, 2014, American did not have any fuel hedging contracts outstanding. As such, and assuming American does not enter into any future transactions to hedge its fuel consumption, American will continue to be fully exposed to fluctuations in fuel prices. American’s current policy is not to enter into transactions to hedge its fuel consumption, although American reviews that policy from time to time based on market conditions and other factors.

The cash proceeds on these sales totaled $71 million which exceeded the current value of the portfolio. Approximately $25 million of the resulting gain was recorded to OCI and will be recognized as a decrease to fuel expense in the period the hedged fuel is scheduled to be consumed (through the second quarter of 2015). As of December 31, 2014, American expects to recognize the remaining $9 million of these gains into earnings in 2015. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, American recognized net gains of approximately $16 million, net losses of approximately $12 million and net gains of approximately $4 million, respectively, as a component of aircraft fuel expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to its fuel hedging agreements, including the ineffective portion of the hedges.

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American’s consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014		2013			2012
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	4	$	(34	)	$	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		12		22			1

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations (3)		$	16	$	(12	)	$	4

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(2)	Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(3)	Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014			2013			2012
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings	$	(4	)	$	34		$	(3	)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(34	)		(2	)		(12	)

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of comprehensive income		$	(38	)	$	32		$	(15	)

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

While certain of American’s fuel derivatives were subject to enforceable master netting agreements with its counterparties, American did not offset its fuel derivative assets and liabilities in its consolidated balance sheets. American had a gross asset of $109 million as of December 31, 2013 for its aircraft fuel derivative instruments, which was reflected in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. American had no cash collateral posted or received as of December 31, 2013.

(b) Credit Risk

Most of American’s receivables relate to tickets sold to individual passengers through the use of major credit cards or to tickets sold by other airlines and used by passengers on American or its regional carriers. These receivables are short-term, mostly being settled within seven days after sale. Bad debt losses, which have been minimal in the past, have been considered in establishing allowances for doubtful accounts. American does not believe it is subject to any significant concentration of credit risk.

(c) Interest Rate Risk

American has exposure to market risk associated with changes in interest rates related primarily to its variable rate debt obligations. Interest rates on $3.9 billion principal amount of long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 are subject to adjustment to reflect changes in floating interest rates. The weighted average effective interest rate on American’s variable rate debt was 3.6% at December 31, 2014.

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

12. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Short-term investments consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements	$	60	$	177
Corporate and Bank Notes		5,194		3,350
U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations		101		1,513
Commingled Funds		952		3,069
Other		2		2

Total	$	6,309	$	8,111

Short-term investments at December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity included (in millions):


Due in one year or less	$	4,625
Due between one year and three years		1,684
Due after three years		—

Total	$	6,309

All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The Company’s short-term investments classified as Level 2 primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of these securities. The Company’s fuel derivative contracts, which consisted primarily of call options, collars (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold put option) and call spreads (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold call option), are valued using energy and commodity market data which is derived by combining raw inputs with quantitative models and processes to generate forward curves and volatilities. Heating oil, jet fuel and crude oil were the primary underlying commodities in the hedge portfolio. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	954	$	954	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		101		—		101		—
Repurchase agreements		46		—		46		—
Corporate obligations		3,927		—		3,927		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		1,281		—		1,281		—

		6,309		954		5,355		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		774		774		—		—

Total	$	7,083	$	1,728	$	5,355	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments and restricted cash and short-term investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at each measurement date.

(2)	The Company’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $1.1 billion of corporate obligations and $575 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.

There were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers during the year ended December 31, 2014.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	3,071	$	3,071	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1,512		—		1,512		—
Repurchase agreements		170		—		170		—
Corporate obligations		2,750		—		2,750		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		608		—		608		—

		8,111		3,071		5,040		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		1,035		979		56		—
Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		109		—		109		—

Total	$	9,255	$	4,050	$	5,205	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.

(2)	The Company’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $250 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits, $511 million of U.S. Government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.

A $56 million Level 1 restricted money market security was liquidated in August 2013. The cash proceeds were subsequently reinvested in a Level 2 U.S. Treasury Obligation. American’s policy regarding the recording of transfers between levels is to reflect any such transfers at the end of the reporting period.

Venezuela Cash and Short-term Investments

As of December 31, 2014, $804 million of the Company’s cash and short-term investments balances were held in foreign bank accounts, of which approximately $656 million was held in Venezuelan bolivars. This balance includes approximately $621 million valued at 6.3 bolivars and approximately $35 million valued at 12.0 bolivars, with the rate depending on the date the Company submitted its repatriation request to the Venezuelan government. These rates are materially more favorable than the exchange rates currently prevailing for other transactions conducted outside of the Venezuelan government’s currency exchange system that the Company participates in. The Company’s cash balance held in Venezuelan bolivars decreased $54 million from the December 31, 2013 balance of $710 million primarily due to $88 million in cash repatriations and $30 million in foreign currency losses as described below, partially offset by additional cash proceeds from ticket sales in early 2014. In the second and third quarters of 2014, the Company repatriated $65 million including $31 million valued at 6.3 bolivars to the dollar and $34 million valued at 10.6 bolivars to the dollar. In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company incurred an $11 million foreign currency loss related to the receipt of $23 million at a rate of 6.3 bolivars to the dollar for one of its 2012 repatriation requests originally valued at a rate of 4.3 bolivars to the dollar. Accordingly, the Company revalued its remaining pending 2012 repatriation requests from 4.3 to 6.3 bolivars to the dollar resulting in additional foreign currency losses of $19 million. In total, the Company recognized a $30 million special charge for these foreign currency losses in the fourth quarter of 2014. During 2014, the Company significantly reduced capacity in this market and is no longer accepting bolivars as payment for airline tickets. The Company is continuing to work with Venezuelan authorities regarding the timing and exchange rate applicable to the repatriation of funds held in local currency. The Company is monitoring this situation closely and continues to evaluate its holdings of Venezuelan bolivars for additional foreign currency losses, which could be material, particularly in light of the uncertainty posed by the new foreign exchange regulations announced in mid-February 2015 and the continued deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “We operate a global business with international operations that are subject to economic and political instability and have been, and in the future may continue to be, adversely affected by numerous events, circumstances or government actions beyond our control” for unaudited additional discussion of this and other currency risks.

Fair Value of Debt

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated using quoted market prices or discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current estimated incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. If the Company’s long-term debt was measured at fair value, it would have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were as follows (in millions):


	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	17,904	$	18,542	$	16,799	$	17,035

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

9. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Short-term investments consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements	$	60	$	177
Corporate and Bank Notes		2,441		3,350
U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations		—		1,312
Commingled Funds		789		323

Total	$	3,290	$	5,162

Short-term investments at December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity included (in millions):


Due in one year or less	$	2,532
Due between one year and three years		758
Due after three years		—

Total	$	3,290

All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

American utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. American’s short-term investments classified as Level 2 primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of these securities. American’s fuel derivative contracts, which consisted primarily of call options, collars (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold put option) and call spreads (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold call option), are valued using energy and commodity market data which is derived by combining raw inputs with quantitative models and processes to generate forward curves and volatilities. Heating oil, jet fuel and crude oil were the primary underlying commodities in the hedge portfolio. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	789	$	789	$	—	$	—
Repurchase agreements		46		—		46		—
Corporate obligations		1,775		—		1,775		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		680		—		680		—

		3,290		789		2,501		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		650		650		—		—

Total	$	3,940	$	1,439	$	2,501	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments and restricted cash and short-term investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at each measurement date.

(2)	American’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $558 million of corporate obligations and $200 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.

There were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers during the year ended December 31, 2014.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	323	$	323	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1,312		—		1,312		—
Repurchase agreements		170		—		170		—
Corporate obligations		2,750		—		2,750		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		607		—		607		—

		5,162		323		4,839		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		702		646		56		—
Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		109		—		109		—

Total	$	5,973	$	969	$	5,004	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.

(2)	American’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $250 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits, $511 million of U.S. Government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.

Venezuela Cash and Short-term Investments

As of December 31, 2014, $745 million of American’s cash and short-term investments balances were held in foreign bank accounts, of which approximately $656 million was held in Venezuelan bolivars. This balance includes approximately $621 million valued at 6.3 bolivars and approximately $35 million valued at 12.0 bolivars, with the rate depending on the date American submitted its repatriation request to the Venezuelan government. These rates are materially more favorable than the exchange rates currently prevailing for other transactions conducted outside of the Venezuelan government’s currency exchange system that American participates in. American’s cash balance held in Venezuelan bolivars decreased $54 million from the December 31, 2013 balance of $710 million primarily due to $88 million in cash repatriations and $30 million in foreign currency losses as described below, partially offset by additional cash proceeds from ticket sales in early 2014. In the second and third quarters of 2014, American repatriated $65 million including $31 million valued at 6.3 bolivars to the dollar and $34 million valued at 10.6 bolivars to the dollar. In the fourth quarter of 2014, American incurred an $11 million foreign currency loss related to the receipt of $23 million at a rate of 6.3 bolivars to the dollar for one of its 2012 repatriation requests originally valued at a rate of 4.3 bolivars to the dollar. Accordingly, American revalued its remaining pending 2012 repatriation requests from 4.3 to 6.3 bolivars to the dollar resulting in additional foreign currency losses of $19 million. In total, American recognized a $30 million special charge for these foreign currency losses in the fourth quarter of 2014. During 2014, American significantly reduced capacity in this market and is no longer accepting bolivars as payment for airline tickets. American is continuing to work with Venezuelan authorities regarding the timing and exchange rate applicable to the repatriation of funds held in local currency. American is monitoring this situation closely and continues to evaluate its holdings of Venezuelan bolivars for additional foreign currency losses, which could be material, particularly in light of the uncertainty posed by the new foreign exchange regulations announced in mid-February 2015 and the continued deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors –“We operate a global business with international operations that are subject to economic and political instability and have been, and in the future may continue to be, adversely affected by numerous events, circumstances or government actions beyond our control” for unaudited additional discussion of this and other currency risks.

Fair Value of Debt

The fair value of American’s long-term debt was estimated using quoted market prices or discounted cash flow analyses, based on American’s current estimated incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. If American’s long-term debt was measured at fair value, it would have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of American’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were as follows (in millions):


	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	11,234	$	11,618	$	10,809	$	11,045

Retirement Benefits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Retirement Benefits

13. Retirement Benefits

The Company sponsors defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans for eligible employees. The defined benefit plans provide benefits for participating employees based on years of service and average compensation for a specified period of time before retirement. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for all of its defined benefit plans. In addition, the Company provides certain postemployment benefits to its employees. These benefits include disability-related and workers’ compensation benefits for certain employees. The Company accrues for the cost of such benefit expenses once an appropriate triggering event has occurred.

Year End Information

The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension and retiree medical and other benefit obligations and fair value of assets for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and a statement of funded status as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	14,899		$	15,895		$	1,385		$	1,412
Service cost		3			3			1			—
Interest cost		746			654			61			50
Actuarial (gain) loss		2,573			(1,152	)		(39	)		(82	)
Plan amendments		—			—			33			—
Curtailments		—			2			—			—
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(607	)		(575	)		(112	)		(116	)
US Airways plan liability (Assumed)		—			73			(4	)		121

Obligation at December 31	$	17,594		$	14,899		$	1,325		$	1,385

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,057		$	9,065		$	239		$	211
Actual return on plan assets		746			1,026			11			41
Employer contributions		810			494			106			103
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(607	)		(575	)		(112	)		(116	)
US Airways plan assets (Assumed)		—			48			—			—

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		10,986			10,057			244			239

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,608	)	$	(4,842	)	$	(1,081	)	$	(1,146	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	10		$	31		$	117		$	129
Noncurrent liability (1)		6,598			4,811			964			1,017

	$	6,608		$	4,842		$	1,081		$	1,146

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	4,961		$	2,395		$	(199	)	$	(176	)
Prior service cost (credit) (1)		245			273			(1,326	)		(1,592	)

	$	5,206		$	2,668		$	(1,525	)	$	(1,768	)

US Airways plan other comprehensive loss		—			—			—			(12	)

	$	5,206		$	2,668		$	(1,525	)	$	(1,780	)

For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	17,560		$	14,869		$	—		$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		17,548			14,858			—			—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—			—			1,324			1,385
Fair value of plan assets		10,950			10,024			244			239
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,598			4,834			—			—

(1)	The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other post-employment benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	3		$	3		$	341		$	1		$	—		$	46
Interest cost		746			654			729			61			50			128
Expected return on assets		(786	)		(720	)		(676	)		(19	)		(16	)		(17	)
Curtailments		—			2			58			—			—			(124	)
Settlements		4			(1	)		—			—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (1)		28			28			10			(244	)		(251	)		(82	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		43			90			211			(8	)		(9	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans		38			56			673			(209	)		(226	)		(58	)
Defined contribution plans		546			328			218			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	584		$	384		$	891		$	(209	)	$	(226	)	$	(58	)

(1)	The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other post-employment benefits.

The estimated amount of unrecognized net loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $111 million.

The estimated amount of unrecognized net gain for the retiree medical and other postretirement plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $7 million.


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.71	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		5.10	%		4.20	%		4.74	%		3.80	%
Expected return on plan assets		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%

As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s estimate of the long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8.00% based on the target asset allocation. Expected returns on longer duration bonds are based on yields to maturity of the bonds held at year-end. Expected returns on other assets are based on a combination of long-term historical returns, actual returns on plan assets achieved over the last ten years, current and expected market conditions, and expected value to be generated through active management, currency overlay and securities lending programs. The Company’s annualized ten-year rate of return on plan assets as of December 31, 2014, was approximately 8%.

The objectives of the Company’s investment policies are to: maintain sufficient income and liquidity to pay retirement benefits; produce a long-term rate of return that meets or exceeds the assumed rate of return for plan assets; limit the volatility of asset performance and funded status; and diversify assets among asset classes and investment managers.

Based on these investment objectives, a long-term strategic asset allocation has been established. This strategic allocation seeks to balance the potential benefit of improving funded position with the potential risk that the funded position would decline. The current strategic target asset allocation is as follows:


Asset Class/Sub-Class	Allowed Range
Equity		62% - 72%
Public:
U.S. Value		20% - 35%
International Value		14% - 24%
Emerging Markets		5% - 11%
Alternative Investments		0% - 18%
Fixed Income		28% - 38%
U.S. Long Duration		26% - 36%
Emerging Markets		0% - 4%
Other		0% - 5%
Cash Equivalents		0% - 5%

Each asset class is actively managed and, historically, the plans’ assets have produced returns, net of management fees, in excess of the expected rate of return over the last ten years. Public equity and emerging market fixed income securities are used to provide diversification and are expected to generate higher returns over the long-term than longer duration U.S. bonds. Public stocks are managed using a value investment approach in order to participate in the returns generated by stocks in the long-term, while reducing year-over-year volatility. Longer duration U.S. bonds are used to partially hedge the assets from declines in interest rates. Alternative (private) investments are used to provide expected returns in excess of the public markets over the long-term. Additionally, the Company engages currency overlay managers in an attempt to increase returns by protecting non-U.S. dollar denominated assets from a rise in the relative value of the U.S. dollar. The Company also participates in securities lending programs to generate additional income by loaning plan assets to borrowers on a fully collateralized basis. These programs are subject to market risk.

Investments in securities traded on recognized securities exchanges are valued at the last reported sales price on the last business day of the year. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the last bid price. The money market fund is valued at fair value which represents the net asset value of the shares of such fund as of the close of business at the end of the period. Investments in limited partnerships are carried at estimated net asset value as determined by and reported by the general partners of the partnerships and represent the proportionate share of the estimated fair value of the underlying assets of the limited partnerships. Common/collective trusts are valued at net asset value based on the fair values of the underlying investments of the trusts as determined by the sponsor of the trusts. The 103-12 investment trust is valued at net asset value which is determined by the issuer at the end of each month and is based on the aggregate fair value of trust assets less liabilities, divided by the number of units outstanding. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the year.

The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category, are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	332	$	—	$	—	$	332
Equity securities:
International markets (a) (b)		2,943		—		—		2,943
Large-cap companies (b)		2,488		—		—		2,488
Mid-cap companies (b)		362		—		—		362
Small-cap companies (b)		21		—		—		21
Mutual funds – US Airways plan (g)		51		—		—		51
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—		2,384		—		2,384
Government Securities (d)		—		1,184		—		1,184
U.S. municipal securities		—		65		—		65
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—		—		818		818
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—		240		—		240
Insurance group annuity contracts		—		—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		52		—		—		52
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		39		—		—		39
Other assets – net		5		—		—		5

Total	$	6,293	$	3,873	$	820	$	10,986

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 18% United Kingdom, 11% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 13% emerging markets and the remaining 28% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 74% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 26% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 81% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 73% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 27% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

Includes limited partnerships that invest primarily in U.S. (91%) and European (9%) buyout opportunities of a range of privately held companies. The Master Trust does not have the right to redeem its limited partnership investment at its net asset value. Instead, the Master Trust receives distributions as the underlying assets are liquidated. It is estimated that the underlying assets of these funds will be gradually liquidated over the next one to ten years. Additionally, the Master Trust has future funding commitments of approximately $403 million over the next ten years.

Investment includes 74% in an emerging market 103-12 investment trust with investments in emerging country equity securities, 14% in Canadian segregated balanced value, income growth and diversified pooled funds and 12% in a common/collective trust investing in securities of smaller companies located outside the U.S., including developing markets. Requests for withdrawals must meet specific requirements with advance notice of redemption preferred.

g)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 46% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap US companies, 35% in US treasuries and corporate bonds and 18% in equity securities of international companies.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360
Equity securities:
International markets (a) (b)		2,908			—		—		2,908
Large-cap companies (b)		2,196			—		—		2,196
Mid-cap companies (b)		227			—		—		227
Small-cap companies (b)		18			—		—		18
Mutual funds – US Airways plan (g)		48			—		—		48
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—			2,067		—		2,067
Government Securities (d)		—			1,035		—		1,035
U.S. municipal securities		—			55		—		55
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—			—		848		848
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—			245		—		245
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		51			—		—		51
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		(10	)		—		—		(10	)
Other assets – net		7			—		—		7

Total	$	5,805		$	3,402	$	850	$	10,057

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 19% United Kingdom, 10% Japan, 11% France, 7% Switzerland, 6% Germany, 5% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 15% emerging markets and the remaining 21% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 76% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 24% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 80% U.S. companies, 17% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 72% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 28% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

Includes limited partnerships that invest primarily in U.S. (92%) and European (8%) buyout opportunities of a range of privately held companies. The Master Trust does not have the right to redeem its limited partnership investment at its net asset value. Instead, the Master Trust receives distributions as the underlying assets are liquidated. It is estimated that the underlying assets of these funds will be gradually liquidated over the next one to ten years. Additionally, the Master Trust has future funding commitments of approximately $376 million over the next ten years.

g)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 49% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap US companies, 30% in US treasuries and corporate bonds and 21% in equity securities of international companies.

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(38	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		158			—
Purchases		148			—
Sales		(298	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2012	$	914		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(21	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		99			—
Purchases		85			—
Sales		(229	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		242		—		242

Total	$	2	$	242	$	—	$	244

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	4
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		235		—		235

Total	$	4	$	235	$	—	$	239

Investments in the AMR Class shares of the mutual funds managed by American Beacon Advisors, Inc (ABA) are valued by quoted prices on the active market, which is fair value and represents the net asset value of the shares of such funds as of the close of business at the end of the period. AMR Class shares are offered without a sales charge to participants and have the lowest expense ratio among the Beacon Funds. Purchases are restricted to retirement benefit plans of ABA and AMR and its affiliates, resulting in a fair value classification of Level 2. Investments include approximately 28% of investments in non-U.S. common stocks in 2014 and 27% of investments in non-U.S. common stocks in 2013. Net asset value is based on the fair market value of the funds’ underlying assets and liabilities at the date of determination.


	2014			2013
Assumed health care trend rates at December 31
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.25	%		6.50	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.55	%		4.50	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2023			2018

A one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions):


	1% Increase		1% Decrease
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost	$	3	$	(3	)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014		65		(65	)

The Company is required to make minimum contributions to its defined benefit pension plans under the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Pension Relief Act of 2010 and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st Century Act of 2012. In 2014, the Company has made its aggregate minimum required contributions for 2014 of $171 million, and has made $639 million in supplemental contributions to its pension plans, above and beyond the $171 million of minimum required contributions.

Based on current funding assumptions, the Company has no minimum required contributions until 2019. Currently, American’s minimum funding obligation for its pension plans is subject to temporary favorable rules that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2017. Upon expiration of these rules, American’s funding obligations are likely to increase materially.

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020-2024
Pension	$	645	$	667	$	699	$	735	$	776	$	4,535
Retiree medical and other		117		111		106		100		95		414

Modifications to Retirement and Life Insurance Benefits

Effective November 1, 2012, the Company’s defined benefit pension plans were frozen and the Company began providing enhanced benefits under the $uper $aver 401(k) Plan for certain groups. Effective November 1, 2012, the Company matches all non-flight crew employee contributions up to 5.5% of eligible earnings. Effective November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013, pilots received employer contributions of 14% of eligible earnings and flight attendants received matching contributions of up to 5.5% of eligible earnings. With the ratification of a new CBA by pilots on December 9, 2013, effective January 1, 2014, pilots receive employer contributions of 16% of eligible earnings. With the 2013 Conditional Labor Agreement, effective January 1, 2014, flight attendants on the American seniority list as of April 12, 2012 receive age-based employer contributions (under age 40 – 5.5% of eligible earnings; age 40 to 49 – 6.75% of eligible earnings; and age 50 and above – 9.9% of eligible earnings) and flight attendants hired after April 12, 2012, receive employer contributions of 3% of eligible earnings plus company matching contributions of up to 2.5% of eligible earnings.

In December 2012, the Pilot A Plan, a defined benefit plan, was amended to remove the lump-sum option and the installment option forms of benefit effective December 31, 2012. A small group of American pilots is appealing the Bankruptcy Court’s decision authorizing American to eliminate the lump sum option and installment option forms of benefit. This is the same group of pilots that are appealing the Bankruptcy Court’s decisions authorizing American to reject the pilot CBA and approve the new pilot CBA. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York upheld the Bankruptcy Court decision. The appeals currently are pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

The Pilot B Plan, a defined contribution plan, was terminated on November 30, 2012. With the exception of a small residual balance to cover final plan expenses, the Company has distributed all of the funds in the plan.

On July 6, 2012, the Company commenced an adversary proceeding in the Bankruptcy Court seeking a determination on the issue of vesting for former employees who retired before November 1, 2012 and were eligible for certain retiree medical coverage. The Bankruptcy Court granted in part and denied in part the Company’s motion for summary judgment concerning vesting.

As a result of the modifications to the retirement benefits as discussed above, a portion of the pension and postretirement benefits liability, primarily relating to retiree medical and other benefits, was classified as liabilities subject to compromise as of December 31, 2012. This amount was reinstated upon emergence since there was no resolution in the Chapter 11 Cases.

Curtailment and Plan Amendment in the Third Quarter of 2012

In accordance with ASC 715 “Retirement Benefits” (ASC 715), in the third quarter of 2012, the Company remeasured its defined benefit pension and retiree medical plans as a result of modifications to its retirement plans and reductions in certain work groups (see above and Note 2 to AAG’s consolidated financial statements). The Company updated its significant actuarial assumptions used for the remeasurements including the discount rate, which was lowered to 4.10% and 3.80% for the defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical plans, respectively.

The remeasurement of the defined benefit plans resulted in an actuarial loss of $1.9 billion offset by a curtailment gain of $1.8 billion. In addition, a loss of $58 million, representing unamortized prior service cost as of the remeasurement date of the frozen defined benefit plans, is included as a component of reorganization items, net.

Further, as a result of modifications to its retiree medical plans, the Company recognized a negative plan amendment of $1.9 billion, which is included as a component of actuarial gain arising in current year in other comprehensive income and will be amortized over the future service life of the active plan participants for whom the benefit was eliminated, or approximately eight years. In addition, a net credit of $124 million, representing unamortized prior service credits of $157 million offset by a curtailment loss of $33 million, is included as a component of reorganization items, net.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Retirement Benefits

10. Retirement Benefits

American sponsors defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans for eligible employees. The defined benefit plans provide benefits for participating employees based on years of service and average compensation for a specified period of time before retirement. American uses a December 31 measurement date for all of its defined benefit plans. In addition, American provides certain postemployment benefits to its employees. These benefits include disability-related and workers’ compensation benefits for certain employees. American accrues for the cost of such benefit expenses once an appropriate triggering event has occurred.

Year End Information


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	14,826		$	15,895		$	1,264		$	1,412
Service cost		2			3			—			—
Interest cost		742			654			55			50
Actuarial (gain) loss		2,559			(1,152	)		(57	)		(82	)
Plan amendments		—			—			33			—
Curtailments		—			2			—			—
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(605	)		(575	)		(102	)		(116	)

Obligation at December 31	$	17,504		$	14,826		$	1,193		$	1,264

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,009		$	9,065		$	239		$	211
Actual return on plan assets		742			1,026			11			41
Employer contributions		809			494			96			103
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(605	)		(575	)		(102	)		(116	)

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		10,935			10,009			244			239

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,569	)	$	(4,817	)	$	(949	)	$	(1,025	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	10		$	31		$	108		$	118
Noncurrent liability (1)		6,559			4,786			841			907

	$	6,569		$	4,817		$	949		$	1,025

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	4,949		$	2,395		$	(217	)	$	(176	)
Prior service cost (credit) (1)		245			273			(1,319	)		(1,592	)

	$	5,194		$	2,668		$	(1,536	)	$	(1,768	)

For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	17,471		$	14,796		$	—		$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		17,461			14,788			—			—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—			—			1,193			1,264
Fair value of plan assets		10,899			9,976			244			239
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,562			4,812			—			—

(1) The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other post-employment benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	2		$	3		$	341		$	—		$	—		$	46
Interest cost		742			654			729			55			50			128
Expected return on assets		(783	)		(720	)		(676	)		(19	)		(16	)		(17	)
Curtailments		—			2			58			—			—			(124	)
Settlements		4			(1	)		—			—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (1)		28			28			10			(240	)		(251	)		(82	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		43			90			211			(8	)		(9	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans		36			56			673			(212	)		(226	)		(58	)
Defined contribution plans		385			303			202			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	421		$	359		$	875		$	(212	)	$	(226	)	$	(58	)

(1)	The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other post-employment benefits.


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.71	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		5.10	%		4.20	%		4.71	%		3.80	%
Expected return on plan assets		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%

As of December 31, 2014, American’s estimate of the long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8.00% based on the target asset allocation. Expected returns on longer duration bonds are based on yields to maturity of the bonds held at year-end. Expected returns on other assets are based on a combination of long-term historical returns, actual returns on plan assets achieved over the last ten years, current and expected market conditions, and expected value to be generated through active management, currency overlay and securities lending programs. American’s annualized ten-year rate of return on plan assets as of December 31, 2014, was approximately 8%.

The objectives of American’s investment policies are to: maintain sufficient income and liquidity to pay retirement benefits; produce a long-term rate of return that meets or exceeds the assumed rate of return for plan assets; limit the volatility of asset performance and funded status; and diversify assets among asset classes and investment managers.


Asset Class/Sub-Class	Allowed Range
Equity		62% - 72	%
Public:
U.S. Value		20% - 35	%
International Value		14% - 24	%
Emerging Markets		5% - 11	%
Alternative Investments		0% - 18	%
Fixed Income		28% - 38	%
U.S. Long Duration		26% - 36	%
Emerging Markets		0% - 4	%
Other		0% - 5	%
Cash Equivalents		0% - 5	%

Each asset class is actively managed and, historically, the plans’ assets have produced returns, net of management fees, in excess of the expected rate of return over the last ten years. Public equity and emerging market fixed income securities are used to provide diversification and are expected to generate higher returns over the long-term than longer duration U.S. bonds. Public stocks are managed using a value investment approach in order to participate in the returns generated by stocks in the long-term, while reducing year-over-year volatility. Longer duration U.S. bonds are used to partially hedge the assets from declines in interest rates. Alternative (private) investments are used to provide expected returns in excess of the public markets over the long-term. Additionally, American engages currency overlay managers in an attempt to increase returns by protecting non-U.S. dollar denominated assets from a rise in the relative value of the U.S. dollar. American also participates in securities lending programs to generate additional income by loaning plan assets to borrowers on a fully collateralized basis. These programs are subject to market risk.

The fair value of American’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	332	$	—	$	—	$	332
Equity securities:
International markets (a)(b)		2,943		—		—		2,943
Large-cap companies (b)		2,488		—		—		2,488
Mid-cap companies (b)		362		—		—		362
Small-cap companies (b)		21		—		—		21
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—		2,384				2,384
Government Securities (d)		—		1,184				1,184
U.S. municipal securities		—		65				65
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—		—		818		818
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—		240		—		240
Insurance group annuity contracts		—		—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		52		—		—		52
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		39		—		—		39
Other assets – net		5		—		—		5

Total	$	6,242	$	3,873	$	820	$	10,935

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 18% United Kingdom, 11% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 13% emerging markets and the remaining 28% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 74% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 26% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 81% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 73% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 27% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360
Equity securities:
International markets (a)(b)		2,908			—		—		2,908
Large-cap companies (b)		2,196			—		—		2,196
Mid-cap companies (b)		227			—		—		227
Small-cap companies (b)		18			—		—		18
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—			2,067		—		2,067
Government Securities (d)		—			1,035		—		1,035
U.S. municipal securities		—			55		—		55
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—			—		848		848
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—			245		—		245
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		51			—		—		51
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		(10	)		—		—		(10	)
Other assets – net		7			—		—		7

Total	$	5,757		$	3,402	$	850	$	10,009

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 19% United Kingdom, 10% Japan, 11% France, 7% Switzerland, 6% Germany, 5% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 15% emerging markets and the remaining 21% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 76% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 24% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 80% U.S. companies, 17% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 72% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 28% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(38	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		158			—
Purchases		148			—
Sales		(298	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2012	$	914		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(21	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		99			—
Purchases		85			—
Sales		(229	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2

The fair value of American’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		242		—		242

Total	$	2	$	242	$	—	$	244

The fair value of American’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	4
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		235		—		235

Total	$	4	$	235	$	—	$	239


	2014			2013
Assumed health care trend rates at December 31
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.0	%		6.5	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.5	%		4.5	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2023			2018

A one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions):


	1% Increase		1% Decrease
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost	$	2	$	(2	)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014		48		(51	)

American is required to make minimum contributions to its defined benefit pension plans under the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Pension Relief Act of 2010 and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012. In 2014, American has made its aggregate minimum required contributions for 2014 of $170 million, and has made $639 million in supplemental contributions to its pension plans, above and beyond the $170 million of minimum required contributions.

Based on current funding assumptions, American has no minimum required contributions until 2019. Currently, American’s minimum funding obligation for its pension plans is subject to temporary favorable rules that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2017. Upon expiration of these rules, American’s funding obligations are likely to increase materially.

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020-2024
Pension	$	643	$	664	$	696	$	732	$	773	$	4,515
Retiree medical and other		108		102		97		91		87		374

Modifications to Retirement and Life Insurance Benefits

Effective November 1, 2012, American’s defined benefit pension plans were frozen and American began providing enhanced benefits under the $uper $aver 401(k) Plan for certain groups. Effective November 1, 2012, American matches all non-flight crew employee contributions up to 5.5% of eligible earnings. Effective November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013, pilots received employer contributions of 14% of eligible earnings and flight attendants received matching contributions of up to 5.5% of eligible earnings. With the ratification of a new CBA by pilots on December 9, 2013, effective January 1, 2014, pilots receive employer contributions of 16% of eligible earnings. With the 2013 Conditional Labor Agreement, effective January 1, 2014, flight attendants on the American seniority list as of April 12, 2012 receive age-based employer contributions (under age 40 – 5.5% of eligible earnings; age 40 to 49 – 6.75% of eligible earnings; and age 50 and above – 9.9% of eligible earnings) and flight attendants hired after April 12, 2012, receive employer contributions of 3% of eligible earnings plus company matching contributions of up to 2.5% of eligible earnings.

The Pilot B Plan, a defined contribution plan, was terminated on November 30, 2012. With the exception of a small residual balance to cover final plan expenses, American has distributed all of the funds in the plan.

On July 6, 2012, American commenced an adversary proceeding in the Bankruptcy Court seeking a determination on the issue of vesting for former employees who retired before November 1, 2012 and were eligible for certain retiree medical coverage. The Bankruptcy Court granted in part and denied in part American’s motion for summary judgment concerning vesting.

Curtailment and Plan Amendment in the Third Quarter of 2012

In accordance with ASC 715 “Retirement Benefits” (ASC 715), in the third quarter of 2012, American remeasured its defined benefit pension and retiree medical plans as a result of modifications to its retirement plans and reductions in certain work groups (see above and Note 2 to American’s consolidated financial statements). American updated its significant actuarial assumptions used for the remeasurements including the discount rate, which was lowered to 4.10% and 3.80% for the defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical plans, respectively.

Further, as a result of modifications to its retiree medical plans, American recognized a negative plan amendment of $1.9 billion, which is included as a component of actuarial gain arising in current year in other comprehensive income and will be amortized over the future service life of the active plan participants for whom the benefit was eliminated, or approximately eight years. In addition, a net credit of $124 million, representing unamortized prior service credits of $157 million offset by a curtailment loss of $33 million, is included as a component of reorganization items, net.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):


	Pension and Retiree Medical Liability			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Income Tax Benefit (Expense)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(2,322	)	$	(1	)	$	15		$	(672	)	$	(2,980	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		1,577			—			18			(538	)		1,057
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(142	)		(1	)		34			—			(109	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1,435			(1	)		52			(538	)		948

Balance at December 31, 2013		(887	)		(2	)		67			(1,210	)		(2,032	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(2,633	)		—			(54	)		—			(2,687	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(163	)		(3	)		(4	)		330			160

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,796	)		(3	)		(58	)		330			(2,527	)

Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(3,683	)	$	(5	)	$	9		$	(880	)	$	(4,559	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):


Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(202	)	$	(223	)	Wages, salaries and benefits
Actuarial loss		39			81		Wages, salaries and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(4	)		34		Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		(3	)		—		Other, net
Income tax benefit (expense):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		330			—		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	160		$	(108	)

During 2014, the Company sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, the Company recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $330 million in the statement of operations for the second quarter of 2014 that reverses the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in OCI, a subset of stockholders’ equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of the Company’s fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, the Company retained the $330 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated.

The Company recognized a $538 million non-cash income tax benefit, offset by a $538 million charge to other comprehensive income, during the fourth quarter of 2013 related to gains in other comprehensive income. See Note 10 for further information.

Amounts allocated to other comprehensive income for income taxes as further described in Note 10 will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the Company ceases all related activities, such as termination of the pension plan.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):


	Pension and Retiree Medical Liability			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Income Tax Benefit (Expense)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(2,322	)	$	2		$	13		$	(781	)	$	(3,088	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		1,565			—			18			(538	)		1,045
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(142	)		(1	)		34			—			(109	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1,423			(1	)		52			(538	)		936

Balance at December 31, 2013		(899	)		1			65			(1,319	)		(2,152	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(2,602	)		—			(52	)		—			(2,654	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(159	)		(4	)		(4	)		328			161

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,761	)		(4	)		(56	)		328			(2,493	)

Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(3,660	)	$	(3	)	$	9		$	(991	)	$	(4,645	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):


Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(198	)	$	(223	)	Wages, salaries and benefits
Actuarial loss		39			81		Wages, salaries and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(4	)		34		Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		(4	)		—		Other, net
Income tax benefit (expense):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		328			—		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	161		$	(108	)

During 2014, American sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, American recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $328 million in the statement of operations for the second quarter of 2014 that reverses the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in OCI, a subset of stockholder’s equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of American’s fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, American retained the $328 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated.

American recognized a $538 million non-cash income tax benefit, offset by a $538 million charge to other comprehensive income, during the fourth quarter of 2013 related to gains in other comprehensive income. See Note 7 for further information.

Amounts allocated to other comprehensive income for income taxes as further described in Note 7 will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until American ceases all related activities, such as termination of the pension plan.

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The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

15. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

(a) Aircraft Acquisition Commitments

AAG had total aircraft acquisition commitments as of December 31, 2014 as follows:


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Airbus
A320 Family		42		25		20		—		—		—		87
A320neo		—		—		10		25		25		40		100
A350 XWB		—		—		6		10		6		—		22
Boeing
737 Family		18		20		20		—		—		—		58
737 MAX		—		—		3		17		20		60		100
777-300 ER		2		2		—		—		—		—		4
787 Family		12		13		10		7		—		—		42
Bombardier
CRJ900		18		20		—		—		—		—		38
Embraer
ERJ175		24		24		12		—		—		—		60

Total		116		104		81		59		51		100		511

As of December 31, 2014, payments for the above aircraft commitments and certain engines are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for above aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	5,110	$	4,978	$	4,937	$	4,291	$	3,242	$	5,651	$	28,209

(1)	These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for regional aircraft. American has granted Boeing a security interest in its purchase deposits with Boeing. The Company’s purchase deposits totaled $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2014.

In April 2014, the Company exercised its option to purchase and terminated its existing lease financing arrangements with respect to 62 Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled to be delivered between the first quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2017. In connection with the Company’s exercise of such option, the Company also exercised its right to convert firm orders for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft, scheduled to be delivered in 2021 and 2022, to options to acquire such aircraft. The table above reflects these changes.

In December 2014, the Company exercised its right under its purchase agreement with Bombardier to convert 24 of the Company’s 40 option order CRJ900 aircraft to firm orders to acquire such aircraft.

(b) Facility and support commitments

The Company has contracts related to facility construction or improvement projects, primarily at airport locations as well as information technology support. The contractual obligations related to these contracts are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	166	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	172
Information technology contracts		183		143		115		96		79		1		617

(c) Capacity Purchase Agreements with Third-Party Regional Carriers

As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers had expiration dates ranging from 2015 to 2027, with rights of American or US Airways, respectively, to extend the respective terms of each agreement. See Part I, Item 2. Properties for unaudited information on the aircraft contractually obligated to the Company under such capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers.

The Company has entered into agreements with the third-party regional carriers that operate certain of their aircraft using American’s or US Airways’ flight designator codes. American or US Airways, respectively, controls the scheduling, pricing, reservations, ticketing and seat inventories of those aircraft and retains all revenues associated with revenue flights by those aircraft. American or US Airways pays the third-party regional carriers an amount, as defined in the applicable agreement, based on the airlines’ costs of operating those flights and other factors intended to approximate market rates for those services. As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional airlines were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	1,584	$	1,616	$	1,479	$	1,197	$	1,066	$	3,102	$	10,044

(1)

Represents minimum payments under capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers. These commitments are estimates of costs based on assumed minimum levels of flying under the capacity purchase agreements and the Company’s actual payments could differ materially. These obligations also include the portion of the Company’s future obligations related to aircraft deemed to be leased in the amount of approximately $492 million in 2015, $446 million in 2016, $382 million in 2017, $316 million in 2018, $283 million in 2019 and $883 million in 2020 and thereafter.

(d) Operating Leases

The Company leases certain aircraft, engines and ground equipment, in addition to the majority of its ground facilities and terminal space. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had 477 aircraft under operating leases, with remaining terms ranging from one month to approximately 13 years. Airports are utilized for flight operations under lease arrangements with the municipalities or agencies owning or controlling such airports. Substantially all leases provide that the lessee must pay taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other operating expenses applicable to the leased property. Some leases also include renewal and purchase options.

As of December 31, 2014, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	2,110	$	1,917	$	1,809	$	1,558	$	1,399	$	5,721	$	14,514

(1)	As of December 31, 2014, $267 million is included on the accompanying balance sheet in accrued liabilities and deferred gains and credits, net relating to rent expense being recorded in advance of future operating lease payments.

Rent expense, excluding landing fees, was $2.8 billion, $1.7 billion and $1.4 billion in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

(e) Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Aircraft

AAG has 214 owned aircraft and 138 leased aircraft which were financed with pass through trust certificates, or EETCs, issued by pass through trusts. These trusts are off-balance sheet entities, the primary purpose of which is to finance the acquisition of flight equipment. Rather than finance each aircraft separately when such aircraft was purchased, delivered or refinanced, these trusts allowed AAG to raise the financing for several aircraft at one time and place such funds in escrow pending the purchase, delivery or refinancing of the relevant aircraft. The trusts were also structured to provide for certain credit enhancements, such as liquidity facilities to cover certain interest payments, that reduce the risks to the purchasers of the trust certificates and, as a result, reduce the cost of aircraft financing to AAG.

Each trust covered a set amount of aircraft scheduled to be delivered or refinanced within a specific period of time. At the time of each covered aircraft financing, the relevant trust used the funds in escrow to purchase equipment notes relating to the financed aircraft. The equipment notes were issued, at AAG’s election, in connection with a mortgage financing of the aircraft or, in certain cases, by a separate owner trust in connection with a leveraged lease financing of the aircraft. In the case of a leveraged lease financing, the owner trust then leased the aircraft to American or US Airways, as applicable. In both cases, the equipment notes are secured by a security interest in the aircraft. The pass through trust certificates are not direct obligations of, nor are they guaranteed by AAG, American, US Airways Group or US Airways. However, in the case of mortgage financings, the equipment notes issued to the trusts are direct obligations of American or US Airways and in certain instances are guaranteed by AAG or US Airways Group, as applicable. As of December 31, 2014, $7.0 billion associated with these mortgage financings is reflected as debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

With respect to leveraged leases, AAG evaluated whether the leases had characteristics of a variable interest entity and concluded the leasing entities met the criteria for variable interest entities. AAG generally is not the primary beneficiary of the leasing entities if the lease terms are consistent with market terms at the inception of the lease and do not include a residual value guarantee, fixed-price purchase option or similar feature that obligates AAG to absorb decreases in value or entitles AAG to participate in increases in the value of the aircraft. AAG does not provide residual value guarantees to the bondholders or equity participants in the trusts. Some leases have a fair market value or a fixed price purchase option that allows AAG to purchase the aircraft at or near the end of the lease term. However, the option price approximates an estimate of the aircraft’s fair value at the option date. Under this feature, AAG does not participate in any increases in the value of the aircraft. AAG concluded it was not the primary beneficiary under these arrangements. Therefore, AAG accounts for its EETC leveraged lease financings as operating leases. AAG’s total future obligations under these leveraged lease financings are $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2014, which are included in the future minimum lease payments table above.

Special Facility Revenue Bonds

AAG guarantees the payment of principal and interest of certain special facility revenue bonds issued by municipalities primarily to build or improve airport facilities and purchase equipment which is leased to AAG. Under such leases, AAG is required to make rental payments through 2035, sufficient to pay maturing principal and interest payments on the related bonds. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining lease payments guaranteeing the principal and interest on these bonds are $449 million, which are accounted for as operating leases.

(f) Legal Proceedings

Chapter 11 Cases. As previously disclosed, on the Petition Date, November 29, 2011, the Debtors filed the Chapter 11 Cases. On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order confirming the Plan. On the Effective Date, December 9, 2013, the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group, with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG. From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date, generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the Bankruptcy Court to determine the amount, if any, of such litigation claims for purposes of treatment under the Plan.

Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan established the Disputed Claims Reserve to hold shares of AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders at the Effective Date that ultimately become holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims. The shares provided for under the Plan were determined based upon a Disputed Claims Reserve amount of claims of approximately $755 million, representing the maximum amount of additional distributions to subsequently allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims under the Plan. On July 1, 2014 (the date 180 days after the Effective Date), approximately 2.9 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on July 1, 2014, the Company repurchased 0.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $19 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. On November 4, 2014, approximately 0.7 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on November 4, 2014, the Company repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $2 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. As of December 31, 2014, there were approximately 26.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock remaining in the Disputed Claims Reserve. On February 10, 2015, approximately 0.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on February 10, 2015, the Company repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $4 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the Disputed Claims Reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. However, the Company is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan, even if the shares remaining for distribution are not sufficient to fully pay any additional allowed unsecured claims. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of all remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to the Company but rather will be distributed to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date. However, resolution of disputed claims could have a material effect on recoveries by holders of additional allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims under the Plan and the amount of additional share distributions, if any, that are made to former AMR shareholders as the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock that remain available for distribution upon resolution of disputed claims is limited pursuant to the Plan.

There is also pending in the Bankruptcy Court an adversary proceeding relating to an action brought by American to seek a determination that certain non-pension, post-employee benefits (OPEB) are not vested benefits and thus may be modified or terminated without liability to American. On April 18, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court granted American’s motion for summary judgment with respect to certain non-union employees, concluding that their benefits were not vested and could be terminated. The summary judgment motion was denied with respect to all other retirees. The Bankruptcy Court has not yet scheduled a trial on the merits concerning whether those retirees’ benefits are vested, and American cannot predict whether it will receive relief from obligations to provide benefits to any of those retirees. The Company’s financial statements presently reflect these retirement programs without giving effect to any modification or termination of benefits that may ultimately be implemented based upon the outcome of this proceeding. Separately, both the Association of Professional Flight Attendants and Transport Workers Union have filed grievances asserting that American was “successful” in its Chapter 11 with respect to matters related to OPEB and, accordingly, by operation of the underlying collective bargaining agreements, American’s prior contributions to certain OPEB prefunding trusts attributable to active employees should be returned to those active employees. These amounts aggregate approximately $212 million. The Company has denied both grievances and intends to defend these matters vigorously.

Private Party Antitrust Action. On July 2, 2013, a lawsuit captioned Carolyn Fjord, et al., v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names as defendants US Airways Group and US Airways, and alleges that the effect of the Merger may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. The relief sought in the complaint includes an injunction against the Merger, or divestiture. On August 6, 2013, the plaintiffs re-filed their complaint in the Bankruptcy Court, adding AMR and American as defendants, and on October 2, 2013, dismissed the initial California action. The Bankruptcy Court denied plaintiffs’ motion to preliminarily enjoin the Merger. On January 10, 2014, the plaintiffs moved to amend their complaint to add additional factual allegations, a claim for money damages and a request for preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets. On March 14, 2014, the Court allowed plaintiffs to add certain allegations but denied plaintiffs’ requests to add a damages claim or seek preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets. On June 2, 2014, plaintiffs filed an amended motion for leave to file a second amended and supplemental complaint, which motion has been fully briefed by the parties and is pending resolution by the Court. There is currently no trial date set. The Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.

US Airways Sabre Matter. On April 21, 2011, US Airways filed an antitrust lawsuit against Sabre Holdings Corporation, Sabre Inc. and Sabre Travel International Limited (collectively, Sabre) in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit, as amended to date, alleges, among other things, that Sabre has engaged in anticompetitive practices to preserve its market power by restricting the Company’s ability to distribute its products to its customers. The lawsuit also alleges that these actions have permitted Sabre to charge supracompetitive booking fees and to use technologies that are not as robust and as efficient as alternatives in a competitive market. The lawsuit seeks money damages. Sabre filed a motion to dismiss the case, which the court denied in part and granted in part in September 2011, allowing two of the four counts in the complaint to proceed. In January 2015, the court denied in part and granted in part Sabre’s motions for summary judgment. A trial date is expected to be set soon. The Company intends to pursue its claims against Sabre vigorously, but there can be no assurance of the outcome of this litigation.

General. The Company and its subsidiaries are also engaged in other legal proceedings from time to time. Legal proceedings can be complex and take many months, or even years, to reach resolution, with the final outcome depending on a number of variables, some of which are not within the control of the Company. Therefore, although the Company will vigorously defend itself in each of the actions described above and such other legal proceedings, their ultimate resolution and potential financial and other impacts on the Company are uncertain.

(g) Guarantees and Indemnifications

US Airways assigned to Delta a lease agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the Port Authority) related to the East End Terminal at LaGuardia airport. A portion of the rental payments under the lease are used to repay special facility revenue bonds issued by the Port Authority. The special facility revenue bonds have a final scheduled maturity in 2015 and had an outstanding principal amount of approximately $22 million at December 31, 2014. Pursuant to the terms of the lease assignment, US Airways is contingently liable for Delta’s obligations, as assignee, under the lease agreement in the event Delta fails to perform such obligations including, without limitation, the payment of all rentals and other amounts due under the lease agreement. US Airways has the right to cure any failure by Delta to perform its obligations under the lease agreement and, in addition, US Airways has the right to reoccupy the terminal if it so chooses to cure any such default.

The Company is a party to many routine contracts in which it provides general indemnities in the normal course of business to third parties for various risks. The Company is not able to estimate the potential amount of any liability resulting from the indemnities. These indemnities are discussed in the following paragraphs.

In its aircraft financing agreements, the Company generally indemnifies the financing parties, trustees acting on their behalf and other relevant parties against liabilities (including certain taxes) resulting from the financing, manufacture, design, ownership, operation and maintenance of the aircraft regardless of whether these liabilities (or taxes) relate to the negligence of the indemnified parties.

The Company’s loan agreements and other London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)-based financing transactions (including certain leveraged aircraft leases) generally obligate the Company to reimburse the applicable lender for incremental costs due to a change in law that imposes (i) any reserve or special deposit requirement against assets of, deposits with or credit extended by such lender related to the loan, (ii) any tax, duty or other charge with respect to the loan (except standard income tax) or (iii) capital adequacy requirements. In addition, the Company’s loan agreements, derivative contracts and other financing arrangements typically contain a withholding tax provision that requires the Company to pay additional amounts to the applicable lender or other financing party, generally if withholding taxes are imposed on such lender or other financing party as a result of a change in the applicable tax law.

These increased cost and withholding tax provisions continue for the entire term of the applicable transaction, and there is no limitation on the maximum additional amounts the Company could be obligated to pay under such provisions. Any failure to pay amounts due under such provisions generally would trigger an event of default and, in a secured financing transaction, would entitle the lender to foreclose on the collateral to realize the amount due.

In certain transactions, including certain aircraft financing leases and loans, the lessors, lenders and/or other parties have rights to terminate the transaction based on changes in foreign tax law, illegality or certain other events or circumstances. In such a case, the Company may be required to make a lump sum payment to terminate the relevant transaction.

The Company has general indemnity clauses in many of its airport and other real estate leases where the Company as lessee indemnifies the lessor (and related parties) against liabilities related to the Company’s use of the leased property. Generally, these indemnifications cover liabilities resulting from the negligence of the indemnified parties, but not liabilities resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified parties. In addition, the Company provides environmental indemnities in many of these leases for contamination related to the Company’s use of the leased property.

Under certain contracts with third parties, the Company indemnifies the third-party against legal liability arising out of an action by the third-party, or certain other parties. The terms of these contracts vary and the potential exposure under these indemnities cannot be determined. The Company has liability insurance protecting the Company for some of the obligations it has undertaken under these indemnities.

The Company is involved in certain claims and litigation related to its operations. The Company is also subject to regulatory assessments in the ordinary course of business. The Company establishes reserves for litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from these regulatory matters, claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, after consideration of available insurance.

(h) Other

In 2010, American and Japan Airlines entered into a JBA under which, amongst other things, American provided Japan Airlines a guarantee of certain minimum incremental revenue resulting from the successful operation of the joint business for the first three years following its implementation, subject to certain terms and conditions. The amount required to be paid by the Company under the guarantee in any one of such years may not exceed $100 million, and is reduced if capacity for one of such years is less than a defined base year period capacity. As of December 31, 2013, American reached an agreement with Japan Airlines to settle the liability for $90 million. The liability is expected to be settled in 2015.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company entered into a settlement agreement resolving a commercial dispute. The settlement agreement includes two elements which were valued at relative fair value and will be recognized when earned. The Company determined that the settlement includes a litigation gain of $280 million, which was valued using future cash flows and recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012. The settlement also includes an incentive which is contingent upon signing a future contract and will be recognized over the term of the future contract. The contract was signed in January 2014. In connection with the new contract, the Company recorded an additional $70 million receivable with an offset to other liabilities to be recognized over the course of the remaining contract term.

As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (the Terrorist Attacks) and the subsequent liability protections provided for by the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (the Stabilization Act), the Company recorded a liability for the Terrorist Attacks claims equal to the related insurance receivable due to American. The Stabilization Act provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, liability for all claims, whether compensatory or punitive, arising from the Terrorist Attacks, against any air carrier shall not exceed the liability coverage maintained by the air carrier. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining liability and the amount of the offsetting receivable were each $974 million.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

12. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

(a) Aircraft Acquisition Commitments

American had total aircraft acquisition commitments as of December 31, 2014 as follows:


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Airbus
A320 Family		30		25		20		—		—		—		75
A320neo		—		—		10		25		25		40		100
Boeing
737 Family		18		20		20		—		—		—		58
737 MAX		—		—		3		17		20		60		100
777-300 ER		2		2		—		—		—		—		4
787 Family		12		13		10		7		—		—		42
Bombardier
CRJ900		18		20		—		—		—		—		38
Embraer
ERJ175		24		24		12		—		—		—		60

Total		104		104		75		49		45		100		477

As of December 31, 2014, payments for the above aircraft commitments and certain engines are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for above aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	4,586	$	4,856	$	4,165	$	3,241	$	2,654	$	5,651	$	25,153

(1)	These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for regional aircraft. American has granted Boeing a security interest in its purchase deposits with Boeing. American’s purchase deposits totaled $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2014.

In April 2014, American exercised its option to purchase and terminated its existing lease financing arrangements with respect to 62 Airbus A320 family aircraft scheduled to be delivered between the first quarter of 2015 and the third quarter of 2017. In connection with American’s exercise of such option, American also exercised its right to convert firm orders for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft, scheduled to be delivered in 2021 and 2022, to options to acquire such aircraft. The table above reflects these changes.

In December 2014, American exercised its right under its purchase agreement with Bombardier to convert 24 of American’s 40 option order CRJ900 aircraft to firm orders to acquire such aircraft.

(b) Facility and support commitments

American has contracts related to facility construction or improvement projects, primarily at airport locations as well as information technology support. The contractual obligations related to these contracts are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	166	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	172
Information technology contracts		179		139		112		96		79		1		606

(c) Capacity Purchase Agreements with Third-Party Regional Carriers

As of December 31, 2014, American’s capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers had expiration dates ranging from 2016 to 2027, with rights of American to extend the respective terms of each agreement. See Part I, Item 2. Properties for unaudited information on the aircraft contractually obligated to American under such capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers.

American has entered into agreements with the third-party regional carriers that operate certain of their aircraft using American’s flight designator codes. American controls the scheduling, pricing, reservations, ticketing and seat inventories of those aircraft and retains all revenues associated with revenue flights by those aircraft. American pays the third-party regional carriers an amount, as defined in the applicable agreement, based on the airlines’ costs of operating those flights and other factors intended to approximate market rates for those services. As of December 31, 2014, American’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	502	$	592	$	463	$	446	$	430	$	2,242	$	4,675

(1)

Represents minimum payments under capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers. These commitments are estimates of costs based on assumed minimum levels of flying under the capacity purchase agreements and American’s actual payments could differ materially. These obligations also include the portion of American’s future obligations related to aircraft deemed to be leased in the amount of approximately $173 million in 2015, $171 million in 2016, $111 million in 2017, $107 million in 2018, $107 million in 2019 and $665 million in 2020 and thereafter.

(d) Operating Leases

American leases certain aircraft, engines and ground equipment, in addition to the majority of its ground facilities and terminal space. As of December 31, 2014, American had 245 aircraft under operating leases, with remaining terms ranging from one month to approximately 13 years. Airports are utilized for flight operations under lease arrangements with the municipalities or agencies owning or controlling such airports. Substantially all leases provide that the lessee must pay taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other operating expenses applicable to the leased property. Some leases also include renewal and purchase options.

As of December 31, 2014, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	1,391	$	1,293	$	1,240	$	1,141	$	1,069	$	4,939	$	11,073

(1)	As of December 31, 2014, $231 million is included on the accompanying balance sheet in accrued liabilities and deferred gains and credits, net relating to rent expense being recorded in advance of future operating lease payments.

Rent expense, excluding landing fees, was $1.8 billion, $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion in 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively.

(e) Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Aircraft

American has 135 owned aircraft and 32 leased aircraft which were financed with pass through trust certificates, or EETCs, issued by pass through trusts. These trusts are off-balance sheet entities, the primary purpose of which is to finance the acquisition of flight equipment. Rather than finance each aircraft separately when such aircraft was purchased, delivered or refinanced, these trusts allowed American to raise the financing for several aircraft at one time and place such funds in escrow pending the purchase, delivery or refinancing of the relevant aircraft. The trusts were also structured to provide for certain credit enhancements, such as liquidity facilities to cover certain interest payments, that reduce the risks to the purchasers of the trust certificates and, as a result, reduce the cost of aircraft financing to American.

Each trust covered a set amount of aircraft scheduled to be delivered or refinanced within a specific period of time. At the time of each covered aircraft financing, the relevant trust used the funds in escrow to purchase equipment notes relating to the financed aircraft. The equipment notes were issued, at American’s election, in connection with a mortgage financing of the aircraft or, in certain cases, by a separate owner trust in connection with a leveraged lease financing of the aircraft. In the case of a leveraged lease financing, the owner trust then leased the aircraft to American. In both cases, the equipment notes are secured by a security interest in the aircraft. The pass through trust certificates are not direct obligations of, nor are they guaranteed by American. However, in the case of mortgage financings, the equipment notes issued to the trusts are direct obligations of American and in certain instances are guaranteed by AAG. As of December 31, 2014, $4.3 billion associated with these mortgage financings is reflected as debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

With respect to leveraged leases, American evaluated whether the leases had characteristics of a variable interest entity and concluded the leasing entities met the criteria for variable interest entities. American generally is not the primary beneficiary of the leasing entities if the lease terms are consistent with market terms at the inception of the lease and do not include a residual value guarantee, fixed-price purchase option or similar feature that obligates American to absorb decreases in value or entitles American to participate in increases in the value of the aircraft. American does not provide residual value guarantees to the bondholders or equity participants in the trusts and American’s existing leasing arrangements do not contain fixed-price purchase options or similar features. Therefore, American accounts for its EETC leveraged lease financings as operating leases. American’s total future obligations under these leveraged lease financings are $269 million as of December 31, 2014, which are included in the future minimum lease payments table above.

Special Facility Revenue Bonds

American guarantees the payment of principal and interest of certain special facility revenue bonds issued by municipalities primarily to build or improve airport facilities and purchase equipment which is leased to American. Under such leases, American is required to make rental payments through 2035, sufficient to pay maturing principal and interest payments on the related bonds. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining lease payments guaranteeing the principal and interest on these bonds are $449 million, which are accounted for as operating leases.

(f) Legal Proceedings

Chapter 11 Cases. As previously disclosed, on the Petition Date, November 29, 2011, the Debtors filed the Chapter 11 Cases. On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order confirming the Plan. On the Effective Date, December 9, 2013, the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group, with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG. From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date, generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the Bankruptcy Court to determine the amount, if any, of such litigation claims for purposes of treatment under the Plan.

Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan established the Disputed Claims Reserve to hold shares of AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders at the Effective Date that ultimately become holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims. The shares provided for under the Plan were determined based upon a Disputed Claims Reserve amount of claims of approximately $755 million, representing the maximum amount of additional distributions to subsequently allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims under the Plan. On July 1, 2014 (the date 180 days after the Effective Date), approximately 2.9 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on July 1, 2014, American repurchased 0.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $19 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. On November 4, 2014, approximately 0.7 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on November 4, 2014, American repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $2 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. As of December 31, 2014, there were approximately 26.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock remaining in the Disputed Claims Reserve. On February 10, 2015, approximately 0.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims, and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations. In addition, on February 10, 2015, American repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for an aggregate of $4 million from the Disputed Claims Reserve at the then prevailing market price in order to fund cash tax obligations resulting from distributions by the Disputed Claims Reserve. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the Disputed Claims Reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. However, American is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan, even if the shares remaining for distribution are not sufficient to fully pay any additional allowed unsecured claims. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of all remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to AAG but rather will be distributed to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date. However, resolution of disputed claims could have a material effect on recoveries by holders of additional allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims under the Plan and the amount of additional share distributions, if any, that are made to former AMR shareholders as the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock that remain available for distribution upon resolution of disputed claims is limited pursuant to the Plan.

There is also pending in the Bankruptcy Court an adversary proceeding relating to an action brought by American to seek a determination that certain non-pension, post-employee benefits (OPEB) are not vested benefits and thus may be modified or terminated without liability to American. On April 18, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court granted American’s motion for summary judgment with respect to certain non-union employees, concluding that their benefits were not vested and could be terminated. The summary judgment motion was denied with respect to all other retirees. The Bankruptcy Court has not yet scheduled a trial on the merits concerning whether those retirees’ benefits are vested, and American cannot predict whether it will receive relief from obligations to provide benefits to any of those retirees. American’s financial statements presently reflect these retirement programs without giving effect to any modification or termination of benefits that may ultimately be implemented based upon the outcome of this proceeding. Separately, both the Association of Professional Flight Attendants and Transport Workers Union have filed grievances asserting that American was “successful” in its Chapter 11 with respect to matters related to OPEB and, accordingly, by operation of the underlying collective bargaining agreements, American’s prior contributions to certain OPEB prefunding trusts attributable to active employees should be returned to those active employees. These amounts aggregate approximately $212 million. American has denied both grievances and intends to defend these matters vigorously.

Private Party Antitrust Action. On July 2, 2013, a lawsuit captioned Carolyn Fjord, et al., v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names as defendants US Airways Group and US Airways, and alleges that the effect of the Merger may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. The relief sought in the complaint includes an injunction against the Merger, or divestiture. On August 6, 2013, the plaintiffs re-filed their complaint in the Bankruptcy Court, adding AMR and American as defendants, and on October 2, 2013, dismissed the initial California action. The Bankruptcy Court denied plaintiffs’ motion to preliminarily enjoin the Merger. On January 10, 2014, the plaintiffs moved to amend their complaint to add additional factual allegations, a claim for money damages and a request for preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets. On March 14, 2014, the Court allowed plaintiffs to add certain allegations but denied plaintiffs’ requests to add a damages claim or seek preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets. On June 2, 2014, plaintiffs filed an amended motion for leave to file a second amended and supplemental complaint, which motion has been fully briefed by the parties and is pending resolution by the Court. There is currently no trial date set. American believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.

General. American is also engaged in other legal proceedings from time to time. Legal proceedings can be complex and take many months, or even years, to reach resolution, with the final outcome depending on a number of variables, some of which are not within the control of American. Therefore, although American will vigorously defend itself in each of the actions described above and such other legal proceedings, their ultimate resolution and potential financial and other impacts on American are uncertain.

(g) Guarantees and Indemnifications

American is a party to many routine contracts in which it provides general indemnities in the normal course of business to third parties for various risks. American is not able to estimate the potential amount of any liability resulting from the indemnities. These indemnities are discussed in the following paragraphs.

In its aircraft financing agreements, American generally indemnifies the financing parties, trustees acting on their behalf and other relevant parties against liabilities (including certain taxes) resulting from the financing, manufacture, design, ownership, operation and maintenance of the aircraft regardless of whether these liabilities (or taxes) relate to the negligence of the indemnified parties.

American’s loan agreements and other London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)-based financing transactions (including certain leveraged aircraft leases) generally obligate American to reimburse the applicable lender for incremental costs due to a change in law that imposes (i) any reserve or special deposit requirement against assets of, deposits with or credit extended by such lender related to the loan, (ii) any tax, duty or other charge with respect to the loan (except standard income tax) or (iii) capital adequacy requirements. In addition, American’s loan agreements, derivative contracts and other financing arrangements typically contain a withholding tax provision that requires American to pay additional amounts to the applicable lender or other financing party, generally if withholding taxes are imposed on such lender or other financing party as a result of a change in the applicable tax law.

These increased cost and withholding tax provisions continue for the entire term of the applicable transaction, and there is no limitation on the maximum additional amounts American could be obligated to pay under such provisions. Any failure to pay amounts due under such provisions generally would trigger an event of default and, in a secured financing transaction, would entitle the lender to foreclose on the collateral to realize the amount due.

In certain transactions, including certain aircraft financing leases and loans, the lessors, lenders and/or other parties have rights to terminate the transaction based on changes in foreign tax law, illegality or certain other events or circumstances. In such a case, American may be required to make a lump sum payment to terminate the relevant transaction.

American has general indemnity clauses in many of its airport and other real estate leases where American as lessee indemnifies the lessor (and related parties) against liabilities related to American’s use of the leased property. Generally, these indemnifications cover liabilities resulting from the negligence of the indemnified parties, but not liabilities resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified parties. In addition, American provides environmental indemnities in many of these leases for contamination related to American’s use of the leased property.

Under certain contracts with third parties, American indemnifies the third-party against legal liability arising out of an action by the third-party, or certain other parties. The terms of these contracts vary and the potential exposure under these indemnities cannot be determined. American has liability insurance protecting American for some of the obligations it has undertaken under these indemnities.

American is involved in certain claims and litigation related to its operations. American is also subject to regulatory assessments in the ordinary course of business. American establishes reserves for litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from these regulatory matters, claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on American’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, after consideration of available insurance.

In connection with the Merger and pursuant to the Plan on December 9, 2013, AAG and American entered into a joinder to the loan agreement and became co-obligors of US Airways Group’s $1.6 billion 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility and AAG and American entered into a second supplemental indenture that guarantees the payment obligations associated with the 6.125% senior notes.

(h) Other

In 2010, American and Japan Airlines entered into a JBA under which, amongst other things, American provided Japan Airlines a guarantee of certain minimum incremental revenue resulting from the successful operation of the joint business for the first three years following its implementation, subject to certain terms and conditions. The amount required to be paid by American under the guarantee in any one of such years may not exceed $100 million, and is reduced if capacity for one of such years is less than a defined base year period capacity. As of December 31, 2013, American reached an agreement with Japan Airlines to settle the liability for $90 million. The liability is expected to be settled in 2015.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, American entered into a settlement agreement resolving a commercial dispute. The settlement agreement includes two elements which were valued at relative fair value and will be recognized when earned. American determined that the settlement includes a litigation gain of $280 million, which was valued using future cash flows and recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012. The settlement also includes an incentive which is contingent upon signing a future contract and will be recognized over the term of the future contract. The contract was signed in January 2014. In connection with the new contract, American recorded an additional $70 million receivable with an offset to other liabilities to be recognized over the course of the remaining contract term.

As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (the Terrorist Attacks) and the subsequent liability protections provided for by the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (the Stabilization Act), American recorded a liability for the Terrorist Attacks claims equal to the related insurance receivable due to American. The Stabilization Act provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, liability for all claims, whether compensatory or punitive, arising from the Terrorist Attacks, against any air carrier shall not exceed the liability coverage maintained by the air carrier. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining liability and the amount of the offsetting receivable were each $974 million.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

16. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	5,495	$	864	$	—
Acquisition of US Airways, net		—		4,386		—
Capital lease obligations		747		—		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		814		713		485
Income taxes paid		7		12		6

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

13. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	5,131	$	833	$	—
Capital lease obligations		747		—		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		525		706		498
Income taxes paid		2		7		5

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

17. Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

The Company is managed as a single business unit that provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. This allows it to benefit from an integrated revenue pricing and route network that includes American, US Airways, Envoy, Piedmont, PSA and third-party carriers that fly under capacity purchase or prorate agreements as part of the Company’s regional operations. The flight equipment of all these carriers is combined to form one fleet that is deployed through a single route scheduling system. When making resource allocation decisions, the chief operating decision maker evaluates flight profitability data, which considers aircraft type and route economics, but gives no weight to the financial impact of the resource allocation decision on an individual carrier basis. The objective in making resource allocation decisions is to maximize consolidated financial results, not the individual results of American, US Airways, Envoy, Piedmont and PSA.

The Company’s operating revenues by geographic region as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) are summarized below (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
DOT Domestic	$	28,568	$	15,376	$	14,287
DOT Latin America		6,964		6,288		5,813
DOT Atlantic		5,652		3,756		3,411
DOT Pacific		1,466		1,323		1,344

Total consolidated revenues	$	42,650	$	26,743	$	24,855

The Company attributes operating revenues by geographic region based upon the origin and destination of each flight segment. The Company’s tangible assets consist primarily of flight equipment, which are mobile across geographic markets and, therefore, have not been allocated.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

14. Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

American is managed as a single business unit that provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. This allows it to benefit from an integrated revenue pricing and route network that includes American, Envoy and third-party carriers that fly under capacity purchase or prorate agreements as part of American’s regional operations. The flight equipment of all these carriers is combined to form one fleet that is deployed through a single route scheduling system. When making resource allocation decisions, the chief operating decision maker evaluates flight profitability data, which considers aircraft type and route economics, but gives no weight to the financial impact of the resource allocation decision on an individual carrier basis. The objective in making resource allocation decisions is to maximize consolidated financial results, not the individual results of American and Envoy.

American’s operating revenues by geographic region as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) are summarized below (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
DOT Domestic	$	15,873	$	14,603	$	14,257
DOT Latin America		6,034		6,197		5,813
DOT Atlantic		3,768		3,638		3,411
DOT Pacific		1,466		1,322		1,344

Total consolidated revenues	$	27,141	$	25,760	$	24,825

American attributes operating revenues by geographic region based upon the origin and destination of each flight segment. American’s tangible assets consist primarily of flight equipment, which are mobile across geographic markets and, therefore, have not been allocated.

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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Share-based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Share-based Compensation

18. Share-based Compensation

In December 2013, the Board of Directors of AAG approved the 2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan (the 2013 Plan). Awards may be in the form of an option, restricted stock award, restricted stock unit award, performance award, dividend equivalent award, deferred stock award, deferred stock unit award, stock payment award or stock appreciation right. The 2013 Plan authorizes the grant of awards for the issuance of 40 million shares plus any shares underlying awards granted under the 2013 Plan, or any pre-existing US Airways Group plan, that are forfeited, terminate or are cash settled (in whole or in part) without a payment being made in the form of shares. In addition, any shares that are available for issuance under the US Airways Group 2011 Incentive Award Plan (the 2011 Plan) as of the effective date of the Merger may be used for awards under the 2013 Plan; provided, that awards using such available shares under the 2011 Plan shall not be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under the 2011 Plan and shall only be made to individuals who were not providing services to AAG prior to the Merger. Awards granted under the 2013 Plan upon the assumption of, or in substitution for, outstanding awards in connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, will not reduce the shares authorized for issuance under the 2013 Plan.

In addition, pursuant to the Plan, and as approved by the Bankruptcy Court, certain officers, directors and employees received share-based incentive awards related to the Merger and future service. Awards issued in conjunction with the Plan are discussed in more detail below.

All outstanding US Airways Group equity awards were converted into equity awards with respect to AAG Common Stock using an exchange ratio of 1 to 1 and had a fair value of approximately $141 million at the Merger, which was included in the purchase price. These awards have the same terms and conditions as were applicable to such equity awards immediately prior to the Merger closing date.

The Company’s net income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included $381 million, $92 million and $29 million respectively, of share-based compensation costs. Of the 2014 and 2013 amounts, $224 million and $42 million, respectively, were related to the Merger and recorded in special items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

(a) Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards

As of December 31, 2014, the Company has outstanding restricted stock unit awards with service conditions (time vested) and performance conditions. The grant-date fair value of restricted stock unit awards is equal to the market price of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. For time vested awards, the expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the entire award. For awards with performance conditions, the expense is recognized based on the expected achievement at each reporting period. Stock-settled restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) are classified as equity awards as the vesting results in the issuance of shares of AAG Common Stock. Cash-settled restricted stock unit awards (CRSUs) are classified as liability awards as the vesting results in payment of cash by the Company. The Company granted certain RSU awards in connection with the Merger as follows:

Alignment Awards

On December 9, 2013, alignment awards were granted in the form of RSUs. The awards were provided to legacy AMR employees in order to align interests and create parity with peers at US Airways Group, and one-third of the awards vested on the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy. The remaining awards vest equally on the one and two year anniversary of emergence. Employees terminated in connection with the Merger fully vest in their awards on the termination date. Compensation expenses for these awards are recorded in special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Merger Equity Grant

The Merger Equity Grant was granted on the Effective Date to certain officers and directors and employees in the form of RSUs and will be settled in equity for domestic employees and in cash for international employees. Each restricted stock unit award granted will vest, subject to the executive’s continued employment, with respect to (i) 50% of the restricted stock units on December 16, 2015; (ii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the earlier to occur of (a) December 16, 2015, if the Company is issued a Single Operating Certificate prior to or on that date or (b) the date on which the Company is issued a Single Operating Certificate, provided that such date is prior to or on December 9, 2016; and (iii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the date the Board of Directors or compensation committee of the Board of Directors determines that the Company has achieved at least $1.0 billion in net synergies with respect to fiscal year 2015 or 2016. Compensation expenses for these awards are recorded in special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		22,101			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		3,164			22.55
Vested and released		(1,386	)		24.58
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		23,879		$	24.33
Granted		3,467			37.07
Vested and released		(4,193	)		23.84
Forfeited		(1,811	)		25.10

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		21,342		$	26.43

As of December 31, 2014, there was $308 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. The total fair value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $154 million and $31 million, respectively.

Cash-settled restricted stock

CRSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		309			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		320			22.55
Vested and released		(3	)		25.25
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		626		$	25.25
Granted		50			40.93
Vested and released		(341	)		34.54
Forfeited		(74	)		34.75

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		261		$	53.63

As of December 31, 2014, the liability related to CRSUs was $6 million, which will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date until all awards are vested. As of December 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation expense for CRSUs was $8 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. The total cash paid for CRSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $12 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

(b) Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock options and stock appreciation rights are granted with an exercise price equal to the underlying common stock’s fair value at the date of each grant. Stock options and stock appreciation rights have service conditions, become exercisable over a three-year vesting period and expire if unexercised at the end of their term, which ranges from seven to ten years. Stock options and stock-settled stock appreciation rights (SARs) are classified as equity awards as the exercise results in the issuance of shares of AAG Common Stock. Cash-settled stock appreciation rights (CSARs) are classified as liability awards as the exercise results in payment of cash by the Company.

Stock option and SAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (stock options and SARs in thousands):


	Stock Options and SARS			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		11,200		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(42	)		14.42
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		11,158		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(4,109	)		10.74
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(42	)		41.73

Balance at December 31, 2014		7,007		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		7,006		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		6,052		$	14.83		2.4	$	235

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (CSARs in thousands):


	CSARs			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		2,888		$	6.25
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(23	)		5.10
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		2,865		$	6.26
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(1,254	)		6.18
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,610		$	6.33		2.2	$	76

There were no stock options or stock appreciation rights granted subsequent to the Merger closing date. Stock options and stock appreciation rights are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the entire award.

As of December 31, 2014, there were $4 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to SARs. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. The total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $105 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2014, the weighted average fair value of outstanding CSARs was $47.29 per share and the related liability was $76 million. These CSARs will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date until all awards are settled. As of December 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation expense for CSARs was less than a million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. Total cash paid for CSARs exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $42 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation

15. Share-based Compensation

AAG’s net income for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 included $381 million and $92 million, respectively, of share-based compensation costs. Of the $381 million recorded by AAG in 2014, $250 million was allocated to the financials of American. Of the $92 million recorded by AAG in 2013, $65 million was recorded by American. The 2014 and 2013 amounts recorded by AAG included $224 million and $42 million, respectively, related to the Merger and recorded in special items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Of the $224 million recorded by AAG in 2014, $155 million was allocated to the financials of American. Of the $42 million recorded by AAG in 2013, $37 million was recorded by American. In 2012, American recorded $26 million of share-based compensation costs, included in salaries, wages, and benefits expense.

(a) Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards

As of December 31, 2014, AAG has outstanding restricted stock unit awards with service conditions (time vested) and performance conditions. The grant-date fair value of restricted stock unit awards is equal to the market price of the underlying shares of common stock on the date of grant. For time vested awards, the expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the entire award. For awards with performance conditions, the expense is recognized based on the expected achievement at each reporting period. Stock-settled restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) are classified as equity awards as the vesting results in the issuance of shares of AAG Common Stock. Cash-settled restricted stock unit awards (CRSUs) are classified as liability awards as the vesting results in payment of cash by AAG. AAG granted certain RSU awards in connection with the Merger as follows:

Alignment Awards

On December 9, 2013, alignment awards were granted in the form of RSUs. The awards were provided to legacy AMR employees in order to align interests and create parity with peers at US Airways Group, and one-third of the awards vested on AAG’s emergence from bankruptcy. The remaining awards vest equally on the one and two year anniversary of emergence. Employees terminated in connection with the Merger fully vest in their awards on the termination date. Compensation expenses for these awards are recorded in special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Merger Equity Grant

The Merger Equity Grant was granted on the Effective Date to certain officers and directors and employees in the form of RSUs and will be settled in equity for domestic employees and in cash for international employees. Each restricted stock unit award granted will vest, subject to the executive’s continued employment, with respect to (i) 50% of the restricted stock units on December 16, 2015; (ii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the earlier to occur of (a) December 16, 2015, if AAG is issued a Single Operating Certificate prior to or on that date or (b) the date on which AAG is issued a Single Operating Certificate, provided that such date is prior to or on December 9, 2016; and (iii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the date the Board of Directors or compensation committee of the Board of Directors determines that AAG has achieved at least $1.0 billion in net synergies with respect to fiscal year 2015 or 2016. Compensation expenses for these awards are recorded in special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		22,101			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		3,164			22.55
Vested and released		(1,386	)		24.58
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		23,879		$	24.33
Granted		3,467			37.07
Vested and released		(4,193	)		23.84
Forfeited		(1,811	)		25.10

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		21,342		$	26.43

As of December 31, 2014, there was $308 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs, which will be allocated to American and US Airways Group. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. The total fair value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $154 million and $31 million, respectively.

Cash-settled restricted stock

CRSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		309			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		320			22.55
Vested and released		(3	)		25.25
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		626		$	25.25
Granted		50			40.93
Vested and released		(341	)		34.54
Forfeited		(74	)		33.52

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		261		$	53.63

As of December 31, 2014, the liability related to CRSUs was $6 million, which was allocated to American and US Airways Group, and will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date until all awards are vested. As of December 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation expense for CRSUs was $8 million, which will be allocated to American and US Airways Group, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. The total cash paid for CRSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $12 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

(b) Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

Stock option and SAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (stock options and SARs in thousands):


	Stock Options and SARS			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		11,200		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(42	)		14.42
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		11,158		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(4,109	)		10.74
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(42	)		41.73

Balance at December 31, 2014		7,007		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		7,006		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		6,052		$	14.83		2.4	$	235

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (CSARs in thousands):


	CSARs			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		2,888		$	6.25
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(23	)		5.10
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		2,865		$	6.26
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(1,254	)		6.18
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,610		$	6.33		2.2	$	76

As of December 31, 2014, there were $4 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to SARs, which will be allocated to American and US Airways Group. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. The total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $105 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2014, the weighted average fair value of outstanding CSARs was $47.29 per share and the related liability was $76 million, which was allocated to American and US Airways Group. These CSARs will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date until all awards are settled. As of December 31, 2014, the total unrecognized compensation expense for CSARs was less than a million, which will be allocated to American and US Airways Group, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. Total cash paid for CSARs exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $42 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

19. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in millions)


	Balance at beginning of year		Changes charged to statement of operations accounts			Payments			Write-offs (net of recoveries)			Sales, retirements and transfers			Balance at end of year
Allowance for obsolescence of inventories
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	547	$	142		$	—		$	(4	)	$	(12	)	$	673
Year ended December 31, 2013		546		24			—			(23	)		—			547
Year ended December 31, 2012		575		20			—			(49	)		—			546
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	41	$	6		$	—		$	(30	)	$	—		$	17
Year ended December 31, 2013		44		3			—			(6	)		—			41
Year ended December 31, 2012		52		3			—			(11	)		—			44
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	11	$	—		$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		$	10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2			(1	)		(3	)		—			11
Year ended December 31, 2012		14		(1	)		—			—			—			13

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

16. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in millions)


	Balance at beginning of year		Changes charged to statement of operations accounts			Payments			Write-off (net of recoveries)			Sales, retirements and transfers		Balance at end of year
Allowance for obsolescence of inventories
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	502	$	108		$	—		$	—		$	1	$	611
Year ended December 31, 2013		503		20			—			(21	)		—		502
Year ended December 31, 2012		530		18			—			(45	)		—		503
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	40	$	—		$	—		$	(29	)	$	—	$	11
Year ended December 31, 2013		43		2			—			(5	)		—		40
Year ended December 31, 2012		51		3			—			(11	)		—		43
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	11	$	—		$	(1	)	$	—		$	—	$	10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2			(1	)		(3	)		—		11
Year ended December 31, 2012		14		(1	)		—			—			—		13

Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Data

20. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2014 and 2013 (in millions, except share and per share amounts):


	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2014
Operating revenues	$	9,995		$	11,355	$	11,139	$	10,160
Operating expenses		9,265			9,956		9,879		9,300
Operating income		730			1,399		1,260		860
Net income		480			864		942		597
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.66		$	1.20	$	1.31	$	0.84
Diluted	$	0.65		$	1.17	$	1.28	$	0.82
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic		723,971			720,600		719,067		706,185
Diluted		741,335			734,767		735,196		724,767
2013
Operating revenues	$	6,098		$	6,449	$	6,828	$	7,367
Operating expenses		6,027			5,937		6,127		7,252
Operating income		71			512		701		115
Net income (loss)		(341	)		220		289		(2,000	)
Earnings (loss) per share (1):
Basic	$	(1.37	)	$	0.88	$	1.16	$	(5.38	)
Diluted	$	(1.37	)	$	0.79	$	1.02	$	(5.38	)
Shares used for computation (in thousands) (1):
Basic		249,491			249,588		249,719		372,055
Diluted		249,491			288,511		289,036		372,055

(1)

The Company’s weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the 2013 quarters presented include the weighted effect of shares outstanding for both the pre and post-merger periods. The shares outstanding for the pre-merger periods (January 1, 2013 through December 8, 2013) consist only of the AMR common stock formerly traded under the symbol: “AAMRQ”. In accordance with GAAP, these former AAMRQ shares have been adjusted for all periods presented to retrospectively reflect the distributions made to date pursuant to the Company’s Plan, whereby holders of AAMRQ have received 0.7441 shares of AAG Common Stock per share of AAMRQ. The shares outstanding for the 23 day post-merger period (December 9, 2013 through December 31, 2013) include the full amount of shares to be issued pursuant to the Plan over the 120 day distribution period adjusted for approximately 13 million shares withheld by the Company in satisfaction of employee tax obligations.

Former holders of AAMRQ shares as of the Effective Date may in the future receive additional distributions of AAG Common Stock dependent upon the ultimate distribution of shares of AAG Common Stock to holders of disputed claims. Thus, the shares and related earnings per share calculation prior to the Effective Date may change in the future to reflect additional retrospective adjustments for future AAG Common Stock distributions to former holders of AAMRQ shares.

The Company’s fourth quarter 2014 results reflect $507 million of net special items consisting of $280 million of merger integration expenses related to information technology, alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance and retention, share-based compensation, divestiture of London Heathrow Slots, fleet restructuring, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training. In addition, the Company recorded a net $116 million charge for bankruptcy related items principally consisting of fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations, a $70 million charge related primarily to certain spare parts asset impairments as well as a $24 million charge due to a new pilot labor contract at the Company’s Envoy regional subsidiary. The Company also recorded a $31 million nonoperating special charge principally for Venezuelan foreign currency losses. These charges were offset in part by an $8 million gain on the sale of certain spare parts as well as a $6 million non-cash deferred income tax benefit related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

The Company’s fourth quarter 2013 results reflect $2.4 billion of net special items consisting of $2.2 billion of reorganization items principally due to a $1.7 billion deemed claim to employees pursuant to the Plan as well as professional fees and estimated allowed claim amounts, $393 million of Merger related expenses due to the alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance, share-based compensation and fees for US Airways to exit the Star Alliance and its codeshare agreement with United Airlines, a $214 million tax charge attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount more likely than not to be realized, a $107 million charge related to American’s pilot long-term disability obligation, a $33 million aircraft impairment charge and $20 million of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan. These charges were offset in part by a $538 million non-cash income tax benefit resulting from gains recorded in OCI, a $67 million gain on the sale of Slots at LaGuardia Airport and a $31 million credit to other revenue related to a change in accounting method resulting from the modification of the Company’s AAdvantage miles agreement with Citibank.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Quarterly Financial Data

17. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2014
Operating revenues	$	6,469		$	7,153	$	7,055	$	6,464
Operating expenses		5,891			6,435		6,357		6,120
Operating income		578			718		698		344
Net income		401			265		465		179

2013
Operating revenues	$	6,085		$	6,437	$	6,816	$	6,422
Operating expenses		6,019			5,936		6,130		6,141
Operating income		66			501		686		281
Net income (loss)		(253	)		228		290		(1,791	)

American’s fourth quarter 2014 results reflect $406 million of net special items consisting of $195 million of merger integration expenses related to information technology, alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance and retention, share-based compensation, divestiture of London Heathrow Slots, fleet restructuring, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training. In addition, American recorded a net $116 million charge for bankruptcy related items principally consisting of fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations and a $70 million charge related primarily to certain spare parts asset impairments. American also recorded a $31 million nonoperating special charge principally for Venezuelan foreign currency losses. These charges were offset in part by a $6 million non-cash deferred income tax benefit related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

American’s fourth quarter 2013 results reflect $2.1 billion of net special items consisting of $2.2 billion of reorganization items principally due to a $1.7 billion deemed claim to employees pursuant to the Plan as well as professional fees and estimated allowed claim amounts, a $214 million tax charge attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount more likely than not to be realized, $110 million of Merger related expenses due professional fees, severance and share-based compensation, a $107 million charge related to American’s pilot long-term disability obligation, a $33 million aircraft impairment charge and $20 million of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan. These charges were offset in part by a $538 million non-cash income tax benefit resulting from gains recorded in OCI, a $67 million gain on the sale of Slots at LaGuardia Airport and a $31 million credit to other revenue related to a change in accounting method resulting from the modification of American’s AAdvantage miles agreement with Citibank.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries

21. Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries

There are various cross-guarantees among the Company, American, US Airways Group and US Airways with respect to publicly held debt securities. In connection with the Merger, the Company and American entered into a second supplemental indenture under which they jointly and severally guaranteed the payment obligations of US Airways Group under the 6.125% senior notes. In addition, on March 31, 2014, the Company, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into amended and restated guarantees of the payment obligations of US Airways under the equipment notes relating to each of its Series 2010-1, 2011-1, 2012-1, 2012-2 and 2013-1 Pass Through Certificates, the result of which was to add AAG as a guarantor of such equipment notes on a joint and several basis with US Airways Group. In September 2014, the Company issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.50% senior notes, which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by American, US Airways Group and US Airways.

In connection with the issuance of these guarantees, in accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and Rule 12h-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, US Airways Group and US Airways discontinued filing separate periodic and current reports with the SEC. As a result, in accordance with Rule 3-10, the Company is providing the following consolidating financial information for American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only), American, US Airways Group (Parent Company Only), US Airways and all other non-guarantor subsidiaries, together with the consolidating adjustments necessary to present the Company’s results on a consolidated basis. For the financial statements of US Airways Group and US Airways for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, please refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of each such company filed with the SEC on February 28, 2014.

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$	—		$	20,345		$	—		$	10,457		$	—		$	—		$	30,802
Regional passenger		—			2,911			—			3,411			—			—			6,322
Cargo		—			717			—			158			—			—			875
Other		—			3,168			—			1,600			3,278			(3,395	)		4,651

Total operating revenues		—			27,141			—			15,626			3,278			(3,395	)		42,650
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes		—			7,190			—			3,401			1			—			10,592
Salaries, wages and benefits		—			5,662			—			2,837			782			(773	)		8,508
Regional expenses		—			3,113			—			3,452			—			(49	)		6,516
Maintenance, materials and repairs		—			1,334			—			717			352			(352	)		2,051
Other rent and landing fees		—			1,145			—			582			32			(32	)		1,727
Aircraft rent		—			860			—			394			94			(98	)		1,250
Selling expenses		—			1,091			—			453			—			—			1,544
Depreciation and amortization		—			896			—			405			40			(46	)		1,295
Special items, net		18			507			—			276			18			(19	)		800
Other		5			3,005			1			1,181			1,951			(2,025	)		4,118

Total operating expenses		23			24,803			1			13,698			3,270			(3,394	)		38,401

Operating income (loss)		(23	)		2,338			(1	)		1,928			8			(1	)		4,249
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income		9			25			—			7			2			(12	)		31
Interest expense, net		(15	)		(581	)		(36	)		(266	)		(1	)		12			(887	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		2,919			—			1,480			—			—			(4,399	)		—
Other, net		—			(153	)		(53	)		(30	)		2			53			(181	)

Total nonoperating income (expense), net		2,913			(709	)		1,391			(289	)		3			(4,346	)		(1,037	)

Income before income taxes		2,890			1,629			1,390			1,639			11			(4,347	)		3,212
Income tax provision (benefit)		8			319			(1	)		157			16			(169	)		330

Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	1,310		$	1,391		$	1,482		$	(5	)	$	(4,178	)	$	2,882

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)		US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	1,310		$	1,391	$	1,482		$	(5	)	$	(4,178	)	$	2,882

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost		—			(159	)		—		(4	)		—			—			(163	)
Current year change		—			(2,602	)		—		(19	)		(12	)		—			(2,633	)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value		(2	)		(52	)		—		—			—			—			(54	)
Reclassification into earnings		—			(4	)		—		—			—			—			(4	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value		1			(4	)		—		—			—			—			(3	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(1	)		(2,821	)		—		(23	)		(12	)		—			(2,857	)
Non-cash tax benefit		(2	)		(328	)		—		—			—			—			(330	)

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,883		$	(1,183	)	$	1,391	$	1,459		$	(17	)	$	(4,178	)	$	355

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In millions)


	December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	1		$	785		$	2		$	199		$	7		$	—		$	994
Short-term investments		—			3,290			—			3,016			3			—			6,309
Restricted cash and short-term investments		—			650			—			124			—			—			774
Accounts receivable, net		—			1,445			—			324			15			(13	)		1,771
Receivables from related parties, net		1,893			—			157			933			526			(3,509	)		—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net		—			625			—			294			85			—			1,004
Prepaid expenses and other		—			462			—			912			41			(155	)		1,260

Total current assets		1,894			7,257			159			5,802			677			(3,677	)		12,112
Operating property and equipment		—			16,299			—			6,506			279			—			23,084
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries		847			—			6,870			—			—			(7,717	)		—
Goodwill		—			—			—			4,090			—			1			4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization		—			815			—			1,425			—			—			2,240
Other assets		53			1,921			—			267			38			(35	)		2,244

Total other assets		900			2,736			6,870			5,782			38			(7,751	)		8,575

Total assets	$	2,794		$	26,292		$	7,029		$	18,090		$	994		$	(11,428	)	$	43,771

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	1,230		$	—		$	477		$	1		$	—		$	1,708
Accounts payable		—			1,029			—			287			61			—			1,377
Payables to related parties, net		—			2,563			634			73			239			(3,509	)		—
Air traffic liability		—			2,989			—			1,263			—			—			4,252
Frequent flyer liability		—			1,823			—			984			—			—			2,807
Other accrued liabilities		14			1,886			3			1,253			138			(3	)		3,291

Total current liabilities		14			11,520			637			4,337			439			(3,512	)		13,435
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		758			10,004			524			4,945			—			(35	)		16,196
Pension and postretirement benefits		—			7,400			—			122			40			—			7,562
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations		—			325			—			—			—			—			325
Other liabilities		1			2,615			—			1,861			317			(562	)		4,232

Total noncurrent liabilities		759			20,344			524			6,928			357			(597	)		28,315
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock		7			—			—			—			—			—			7
Additional paid-in capital		15,135			10,632			4,703			5,542			199			(21,076	)		15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,559	)		(4,645	)		(16	)		(8	)		(12	)		4,681			(4,559	)
Retained earnings (deficit)		(8,562	)		(11,559	)		1,181			1,291			11			9,076			(8,562	)

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		2,021			(5,572	)		5,868			6,825			198			(7,319	)		2,021

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	2,794		$	26,292		$	7,029		$	18,090		$	994		$	(11,428	)	$	43,771

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)		US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	457		$	1,477		$	1	$	1,101		$	44		$	—		$	3,080
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits		—			(3,913	)		—		(1,145	)		(55	)		(198	)		(5,311	)
Purchases of short-term investments		—			(3,270	)		—		(2,110	)		—			—			(5,380	)
Sales of short-term investments		—			5,139			—		2,040			—			—			7,179
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments		—			52			—		209			—			—			261
Net proceeds from slot transaction		—			299			—		8			—			—			307
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		—			(198	)		—		—			—			198			—
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			2			—		18			13			—			33

Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,889	)		—		(980	)		(42	)		—			(2,911	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases		—			(2,343	)		—		(612	)		(1	)		(176	)		(3,132	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		750			1,993			—		559			—			—			3,302
Deferred financing costs		(11	)		(93	)		—		(2	)		—			—			(106	)
Sale-leaseback transactions		—			811			—		—			—			—			811
Exercise of stock options		10			—			—		—			—			—			10
Treasury stock repurchases		(1,062	)		—			—		—			—			—			(1,062	)
Dividend payment		(144	)		—			—		—			—			—			(144	)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		—			—			—		(176	)					176			—
Other financing activities		—			—			—		6			—			—			6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(457	)		368			—		(225	)		(1	)		—			(315	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		—			(44	)		1		(104	)		1			—			(146	)
Cash at beginning of year		1			829			1		303			6			—			1,140

Cash at end of year	$	1		$	785		$	2	$	199		$	7		$	—		$	994

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events	22. Subsequent Events AAdvantage Loan American had the right to repay in cash, without premium or penalty, any or all of the amounts owed to Citibank under the AAdvantage Loan. Effective January 2, 2015, American exercised its loan repayment right with respect to the full value of the outstanding balance to Citibank for $400 million. In connection with the repayment, in the first quarter of 2015, American will recognize an early debt extinguishment gain of approximately $17 million. The entire outstanding balance of the obligation is reflected in current maturities of long-term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. Share Repurchase Program and Dividend Declaration On January 27, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a $2.0 billion share repurchase program to be completed by the end of 2016. Shares repurchased under the program may be made through a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or accelerated share repurchase transactions. Any such repurchases will be made from time to time subject to market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion. Also on January 27, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a $0.10 per share dividend for shareholders of record on February 9, 2015, and payable on February 23, 2015. Any future dividends that may be declared and paid from time to time under the Company’s capital deployment program will be subject to market and economic conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. The Company’s capital deployment program does not obligate it to continue a dividend for any fixed period, and payment of dividends may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion. Distribution of AAG Common Stock On February 10, 2015, approximately 0.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations.
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Events	19. Subsequent Events AAdvantage Loan American had the right to repay in cash, without premium or penalty, any or all of the amounts owed to Citibank under the AAdvantage Loan. Effective January 2, 2015, American exercised its loan repayment right with respect to the full value of the outstanding balance to Citibank for $400 million. In connection with the repayment, in the first quarter of 2015, American will recognize an early debt extinguishment gain of approximately $17 million. The entire outstanding balance of the obligation is reflected in current maturities of long-term debt on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. Distribution of AAG Common Stock On February 10, 2015, approximately 0.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock held in the Disputed Claims Reserve were distributed to holders of allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims, to holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and to holders of certain non-management, non-union employee deemed claims as specified in the Plan, and shares were withheld or sold on account of related tax obligations.

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (American Airlines, Inc. [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

3. Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the components of bankruptcy settlement obligations on American’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Single-Dip and Double-Dip Equity Obligations	$	248	$	4,575
Labor-related deemed claim		77		849

Total	$	325	$	5,424

The Single-Dip Equity Obligations, while outstanding, do not vote or participate in accordance with the terms of the Plan. These equity obligations, representing the amount of total Single-Dip Unsecured Claims not satisfied through the issuance of AAG Series A Preferred Stock at the Effective Date, represented an unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares of AAG Common Stock based predominantly on a fixed monetary amount known at inception, and, as such, were not treated as equity, but rather as liabilities, until the 120th day after emergence, which was April 8, 2014. As of April 8, 2014, AAG has issued shares of AAG Common Stock to satisfy the obligation amount at emergence, plus accrued dividends of 12% per annum, calculated daily, through such date, based on the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock, at a 3.5% discount, as specified in the Plan. The amount of the remaining Single-Dip Equity Obligations at December 31, 2014 is American’s estimate of its obligation for disputed claims of $248 million and is calculated based on the fair value of the shares expected to be issued, measured as if the obligations were settled using the closing price of AAG Common Stock at December 31, 2014. Additional allowed claims will receive 30.7553 shares, subject to reduction for expenses of the Disputed Claims Reserve, including tax liabilities, for each $1,000 of allowed claims. For accounting purposes, the value of the shares expected to be issued is marked-to-market each period until issued. Accordingly, changes in the value of AAG Common Stock could result in future increases and decreases in this obligation.

In exchange for employees’ contributions to the successful reorganization of AAG, including agreeing to reductions in pay and benefits, AAG and American agreed in the Plan to provide each employee group a deemed claim which was used to provide a distribution of a portion of the equity of the reorganized entity to those employees. Each employee group received a deemed claim amount based upon a fixed percentage of the distributions to be made to general unsecured claimholders. The fair value based on the expected number of shares to be distributed to satisfy this deemed claim, as adjusted, was approximately $1.5 billion. From the Effective Date through December 31, 2014, AAG has made distributions of $988 million in AAG Common Stock and paid approximately $553 million in cash to cover payroll and other taxes related to the equity distributions. As of December 31, 2014, the liability to certain AMR labor groups and employees of $77 million represents the estimated fair value of the remaining shares expected to be issued in satisfaction of such obligation, measured as if the obligation were settled using the closing price of AAG Common Stock at December 31, 2014. For accounting purposes, the value of the remaining shares expected to be issued to satisfy the labor claim is marked-to-market each period until issued. Accordingly, changes in the value of AAG Common Stock could result in future increases and decreases in this obligation.

Transactions with Related Parties (American Airlines, Inc. [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Transactions with Related Parties

18. Transactions with Related Parties

The following represents the net payables to related parties (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
American Airlines Group Parent	$	1,893	$	2,455
US Airways Group, Inc.		320		—
Envoy Aviation Group (1) and other subsidiaries		350		352

Total	$	2,563	$	2,807

(1)	Formerly known as AMR Eagle Holding Corporation (Envoy), the net payable to AAG’s wholly-owned regional airline operating under the brand name of American Eagle consists principally of amounts due under regional capacity purchase agreements.

Pursuant to a capacity purchase agreement between American and Envoy, American recognizes passenger revenue from flights operated by Envoy and American purchases all of the capacity from Envoy. The capacity purchase agreement reflects what American believes are current market rates received by third-party regional carriers for similar flying. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, American recognized expense of approximately $894 million, $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, related to the Envoy capacity purchase agreement.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

+ References+ Details

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Basis of Presentation

(a) Basis of Presentation

Chapter 11 Matters

(b) Chapter 11 Matters

Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

(c) Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

The Company has restricted cash and short-term investments related primarily to collateral held to support projected workers’ compensation obligations and funds held for certain tax obligations.

Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts, and Supplies, Net

(d) Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts, and Supplies, Net

Operating Property and Equipment

(e) Operating Property and Equipment


Principal Depreciable Asset Classification		Depreciable Life
Jet aircraft and engines		16 - 30 years
Other regional aircraft and engines		25 years
Major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies		Fleet end date
Improvements to leased flight equipment		Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and improvements		Lesser of 5 - 30 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment		3 - 10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized software		Lesser of 5 years or lease term

Residual values for aircraft, engines, major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies are generally 5% to 10%.

Income Taxes

(f) Income Taxes

Goodwill

(g) Goodwill

Other Intangibles, Net

(h) Other Intangibles, Net

The following table provides information relating to the Company’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Airport Slots	$	365		$	332
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		138			155
Accumulated amortization		(447	)		(373	)

Total	$	496		$	554


2015	$	56
2016		50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020 and thereafter		260

Total	$	496

Frequent Flyer Programs

(i) Frequent Flyer Programs

Passenger Revenue

(j) Passenger Revenue

Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

(k) Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

Selling Expenses

(l) Selling Expenses

Share-based Compensation

(m) Share-based Compensation

Deferred Gains and Credits, Net

(n) Deferred Gains and Credits, Net

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

(o) Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Regional Expenses

(p) Regional Expenses


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	2,009	$	1,120	$	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits		1,078		692		681
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,475		269		129
Maintenance, materials and repairs		367		284		285
Other rent and landing fees		419		236		222
Aircraft rent		35		4		6
Selling expenses		307		154		152
Depreciation and amortization		217		168		170
Special items, net		24		8		1
Other		585		391		370

Total regional expenses	$	6,516	$	3,326	$	3,028

(1)	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $447 million.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

(q) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Basis of Presentation

(a) Basis of Presentation

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived and intangible assets, the frequent traveler program, pensions and retiree medical and other benefits and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

Chapter 11 Matters

(b) Chapter 11 Matters

Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

(c) Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

American has restricted cash and short-term investments related primarily to collateral held to support projected workers’ compensation obligations and funds held for certain tax obligations.

Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts, and Supplies, Net

(d) Aircraft Fuel, Spare Parts, and Supplies, Net

Operating Property and Equipment

(e) Operating Property and Equipment

Operating property and equipment are recorded at cost. Interest expense related to the acquisition of certain property and equipment, including aircraft purchase deposits, is capitalized as an additional cost of the asset. Interest capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $53 million, $47 million and $50 million, respectively. Property and equipment is depreciated and amortized to residual values over the estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is less, using the straight-line method. Costs of major improvements that enhance the usefulness of the asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset or the modifications, whichever is less. The depreciable lives used for the principal depreciable asset classifications are:


Principal Depreciable Asset Classification		Depreciable Life
Jet aircraft and engines		16—30 years
Other regional aircraft and engines		25 years
Major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies		Fleet end date
Improvements to leased flight equipment		Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and improvements (principally on leased land)		Lesser of 5—30 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment		3—10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized software		Lesser of 5 years or lease term

Residual values for aircraft, engines, major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies are generally 5% to 10%.

Income Taxes

(f) Income Taxes

Other Intangibles, Net

(g) Other Intangibles, Net

The following table provides information relating to American’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Airport Slots	$	310		$	277
Airport gate leasehold rights		138			155
Accumulated amortization		(376	)		(375	)

Total	$	72		$	57

Airport operating and gate lease rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over 25 years to a zero residual value.


2015	$	12
2016		11
2017		7
2018		3
2019		3
2020 and thereafter		36

Total	$	72

Slot Divestitures

In 2013, the European Commission cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger between US Airways and American. As a consequence of the merger clearance process in the EU, American was required to make available one pair of London Heathrow Slots for use by another carrier between London and Philadelphia, which the acquiring carrier can deploy on another Heathrow city pair after operating the Slots on London-Philadelphia for a period of not less than three consecutive years. In addition, along with American’s joint business agreement (JBA) partners, American was required to make available for an initial period of up to seven years one pair of Heathrow Slots for service between London and Miami that may be operated via an intermediate point. In connection with these requirements and upon making these slots available, in 2014, American recorded a $43 million non-cash charge, which has been included in special items, net in the consolidated statement of operations.

Frequent Flyer Programs

(h) Frequent Flyer Program

American uses the incremental cost method to account for the portion of American’s frequent flyer liability incurred when AAdvantage members earn mileage credits by flying on American or its regional affiliates. American has an obligation to provide future travel when these mileage credits are redeemed and therefore has recorded a liability for mileage credits outstanding.

The incremental cost liability includes all mileage credits that are expected to be redeemed, including mileage credits earned by members whose mileage account balances have not yet reached the minimum mileage credit level required to redeem an award. Additionally, outstanding mileage credits are subject to expiration if unused. In calculating the liability, American estimates how many mileage credits will never be redeemed for travel and excludes those mileage credits from the estimate of the liability. Estimates are also made for the number of miles that will be used per award redemption and the number of travel awards that will be redeemed on partner airlines. These estimates are based on historical program experience as well as consideration of enacted program changes, as applicable. Changes in the liability resulting from members earning additional mileage credits or changes in estimates are recorded in the statement of operations as a part of passenger revenue.

The liability for outstanding mileage credits is valued based on the estimated incremental cost of carrying one additional passenger. Incremental cost primarily includes unit costs incurred for fuel, food, and insurance as well as fees incurred when travel awards are redeemed on partner airlines. No profit or overhead margin is included in the accrual of incremental cost. These estimates are generally updated based upon American’s 12-month historical average of such costs.

Upon application of the relative selling price method in 2013 for American’s Citibank modification, American reduced its travel component liability and recorded other revenue of approximately $31 million. As a result of the change in the marketing component value when the relative selling price method is applied, American now defers less revenue per mile sold. For American’s agreements where there has not been a material modification, it continues to apply the residual method.

Passenger Revenue

(i) Passenger Revenue

Passenger ticket sales are initially recorded as a component of air traffic liability. Revenue derived from ticket sales is recognized at the time service is provided. However, due to various factors, including the complex pricing structure and interline agreements throughout the industry, certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding both the timing of the revenue recognition and the amount of revenue to be recognized, including breakage. These estimates are generally based upon the evaluation of historical trends, including the use of regression analysis and other methods to model the outcome of future events based on American’s historical experience, and are recorded at the scheduled time of departure.

Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

(j) Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

Selling Expenses

(k) Selling Expenses

Selling expenses include commissions, credit card fees, computerized reservations systems fees and advertising. Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $86 million, $166 million and $153 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Share-based Compensation

(l) Share-based Compensation

Deferred Gains and Credits, Net

(m) Deferred Gains and Credits, Net

Included within deferred gains and credits, net are amounts deferred and amortized into future periods associated with deferred gains on the sale leaseback of aircraft and certain vendor incentives.

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

(n) Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Regional Expenses

(o) Regional Expenses


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	999	$	1,055	$	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits		35		20		33
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,253		1,242		1,282
Other rent and landing fees		242		207		203
Selling expenses		151		142		152
Depreciation and amortization		155		149		154
Special items, net		5		—		—
Other		273		259		213

Total regional expenses	$	3,113	$	3,074	$	3,049

(1)	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $133 million.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

(p) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 completes the joint effort by the FASB and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to improve financial reporting by creating common revenue recognition guidance for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). ASU 2014-09 applies to all companies that enter into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is not permitted and entities have the choice to apply ASU 2014-09 either retrospectively to each reporting period presented or by recognizing the cumulative effect of applying ASU 2014-09 at the date of initial application and not adjusting comparative information. American is currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2014-09 and has not yet

Emergence from Chapter 11 (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net

The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2013		2012
Pension and postretirement benefits	$	—	$	(66	)
Labor-related deemed claim (1)		1,733		—
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		325		1,950
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218		—
Professional fees		199		229
Other		180		95

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,655	$	2,208

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)	The Plan allowed unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock a conversion discount of 3.5%. Accordingly, the Company recorded the fair value of such discount upon the confirmation of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net

The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2013		2012
Pension and postretirement benefits	$	—	$	(66	)
Labor-related deemed claim (1)		1,733		—
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		320		1,951
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218		—
Professional fees		199		227
Other		170		67

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,640	$	2,179

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)	The Plan allowed unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock a conversion discount of 3.5%. Accordingly, American recorded the fair value of such discount upon the confirmation of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court.

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Components of Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations


	December 31,
	2014		2013
AAG Series A Preferred Stock	$	—	$	3,833
Single-Dip Equity Obligations		248		1,246
Labor-related deemed claim		77		849

Total	$	325	$	5,928

Merger and Related Matters (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Schedule of Calculation of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred

Vested equity awards held by employees of US Airways Group are considered part of the purchase price.


	(In millions except per share data)
Outstanding shares of US Airways Group Common Stock at December 9, 2013 exchanged		197.4
Exchange ratio		1.0

Assumed shares of AAG Common Stock		197.4
Price per share	$	22.55

Fair value of AAG Common Stock issued	$	4,451
Fair value of AAG equity awards issued in exchange for outstanding US Airways Group equity awards	$	141

Total purchase price	$	4,592

Summary of Allocation of Consideration Transferred


	(In millions)
Cash	$	206
Short-term investments		3,517
Other current assets		1,459
Operating property and equipment		5,536
Goodwill		4,091
Identifiable intangibles		1,501
Other noncurrent assets		123
Long-term debt and capital leases, including current portion		(6,026	)
Air traffic liability		(1,417	)
Frequent flyer liability		(1,256	)
Other liabilities assumed		(3,142	)

Total purchase price	$	4,592

Schedule of Pro-forma Impact of Merger


	December 31,
	2013		2012
	(In millions)
Revenue	$	40,678	$	38,897
Net Income		2,526		520

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of Depreciable Asset

The depreciable lives used for the principal depreciable asset classifications are:


Principal Depreciable Asset Classification		Depreciable Life
Jet aircraft and engines		16 - 30 years
Other regional aircraft and engines		25 years
Major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies		Fleet end date
Improvements to leased flight equipment		Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and improvements		Lesser of 5 - 30 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment		3 - 10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized software		Lesser of 5 years or lease term

Schedule of Amortizable Intangible Assets

The following table provides information relating to the Company’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Airport Slots	$	365		$	332
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		138			155
Accumulated amortization		(447	)		(373	)

Total	$	496		$	554

Schedule of Future Amortization Expense

The Company expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2015	$	56
2016		50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020 and thereafter		260

Total	$	496

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	2,009	$	1,120	$	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits		1,078		692		681
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,475		269		129
Maintenance, materials and repairs		367		284		285
Other rent and landing fees		419		236		222
Aircraft rent		35		4		6
Selling expenses		307		154		152
Depreciation and amortization		217		168		170
Special items, net		24		8		1
Other		585		391		370

Total regional expenses	$	6,516	$	3,326	$	3,028

(1)	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $447 million.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Summary of Depreciable Asset

The depreciable lives used for the principal depreciable asset classifications are:


Principal Depreciable Asset Classification		Depreciable Life
Jet aircraft and engines		16—30 years
Other regional aircraft and engines		25 years
Major rotable parts, avionics and assemblies		Fleet end date
Improvements to leased flight equipment		Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and improvements		Lesser of 5—30 years or lease term
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment		3—10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized software		Lesser of 5 years or lease term

Schedule of Amortizable Intangible Assets

The following table provides information relating to American’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Airport Slots	$	310		$	277
Airport gate leasehold rights		138			155
Accumulated amortization		(376	)		(375	)

Total	$	72		$	57

Schedule of Future Amortization Expense

American expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2015	$	12
2016		11
2017		7
2018		3
2019		3
2020 and thereafter		36

Total	$	72

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	999	$	1,055	$	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits		35		20		33
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,253		1,242		1,282
Other rent and landing fees		242		207		203
Selling expenses		151		142		152
Depreciation and amortization		155		149		154
Special items, net		5		—		—
Other		273		259		213

Total regional expenses	$	3,113	$	3,074	$	3,049

(1)	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $133 million.

Special Items, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Components of Company's Special Items, Net Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations

The Company’s special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	800	$	559	$	386

(1)

The 2012 mainline operating special items, net primarily consisted of $386 million of severance and related charges and write-off of leasehold improvements on aircraft and airport facilities that were rejected in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.

See Note 4 for more information on the Merger Agreement.

The following additional amounts are also included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—	$	(31	)	$	—
Regional operating special items, net		24		8			1
Nonoperating special items, net (2)		132		211			(280	)
Reorganization items, net (3)		—		2,655			2,208
Income tax special items, net (4)		346		(324	)		(569	)

(1)	The 2013 other revenue special item, net included a credit to other revenues related to a change in accounting method resulting from the modification of AAG’s AAdvantage miles agreement with Citibank.

(2)

The 2012 nonoperating special items, net consisted of a $280 million benefit resulting from a settlement of a commercial dispute.

(3)	In 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

(4)

In 2014, special tax items, net were $346 million. During 2014, the Company sold its portfolio of fuel hedging contracts that were scheduled to settle on or after June 30, 2014. In connection with this sale, the Company recorded a special non-cash tax provision of $330 million in the second quarter of 2014 that reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI), a subset of stockholders’ equity, principally in 2009. This provision represents the tax effect associated with gains recorded in OCI principally in 2009 due to a net increase in the fair value of the Company’s fuel hedging contracts. In accordance with GAAP, the Company retained the $330 million tax provision in OCI until the last contract was settled or terminated. In addition, the 2014 period included a special $16 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Company's Special Items, Net Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations

American’s special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	507	$	282	$	386

(1)

See Note 4 to AAG’s Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8A for information on the Merger Agreement.

The following additional amounts are also included in the consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—	$	(31	)	$	—
Regional operating special items, net		5		—			—
Nonoperating special items, net (2)		120		121			(280	)
Reorganization items, net (3)		—		2,640			2,179
Income tax special items, net (4)		342		(324	)		(569	)

(1)	The 2013 other revenue special item, net included a credit to other revenues related to a change in accounting method resulting from the modification of American’s AAdvantage miles agreement with Citibank.

(2)

The 2012 nonoperating special items, net totaled a net benefit of $280 million resulting from a settlement of a commercial dispute.

(3)	In 2013 and 2012, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

(4)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions, except share and per share amounts in thousands):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013			2012
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)	$	(1,876	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)		717,456		280,213			249,490

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	4.02	$	(6.54	)	$	(7.52	)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)	$	(1,876	)
Change in fair value of conversion feature on 7.25% convertible senior notes (a)		3		—			—

Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	2,885	$	(1,834	)		(1,876	)
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares outstanding		717,456		280,213			249,490
Dilutive effect of stock awards		15,603		—			—
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		957		—			—

Weighted average common shares outstanding – as adjusted		734,016		280,213			249,490

Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	3.93	$	(6.54	)	$	(7.52	)

The following were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive		226		7,674			17,656

(a)

Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Components of Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019 (a)	$	1,872	$	1,891
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 4.25%, installments through 2021 (b)		750		—
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019 (c)		990		1,000
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016 (c)		594		600
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.70% to 11.00%, maturing from 2015 to 2026 (d)		7,028		6,031
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.48%, maturing from 2015 to 2026 (e)		2,952		3,441
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.50% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (f)		1,100		1,466
7.50% senior secured notes (g)		—		1,000
AAdvantage Loan, effective rate of 8.30% (h)		433		611
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 4.19% to 12.24%, maturing from 2015 to 2028 (e)		994		303

		16,713		16,343

Unsecured
5.50% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2019 (i)		750		—
6.125% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2018 (j)		500		500
7.25% convertible senior notes (k)		—		22
Industrial development bonds		—		29

		1,250		551

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		17,963		16,894
Less: Total unamortized debt discount		59		95
Less: Current maturities		1,708		1,446

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	16,196	$	15,353

(a) 2013 Credit Facilities

On June 27, 2013, American and AAG entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended, the 2013 Credit Agreement) with certain lenders. The 2013 Credit Agreement provides for a $1.9 billion term loan facility (the 2013 Term Loan Facility) that is scheduled to mature on June 27, 2019, unless otherwise extended by the applicable parties. As of December 31, 2014, American had borrowed $1.9 billion under the 2013 Term Loan Facility.

Upon consummation of the Merger, US Airways Group and US Airways joined the 2013 Credit Facilities as guarantors. Following the joinder, certain minimum dollar-thresholds under the negative and financial covenants in the 2013 Credit Facilities were automatically increased. Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the 2013 Credit Facilities are secured by certain collateral, including certain route authorities and certain take-off and landing rights and gate leaseholds at certain airports. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2013 Credit Facilities as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants.” The 2013 Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2013 Credit Facilities may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. In addition, if a “change of control” (as defined in the 2013 Credit Agreement) occurs, American will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay at par the loans outstanding under the 2013 Credit Facilities and terminate the 2013 Revolving Facility. The 2013 Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the 2013 Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur additional indebtedness, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

(b) 2014 Credit Facilities

On October 10, 2014, American, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the 2014 Credit Agreement) with certain lenders. The 2014 Credit Agreement provides for a $750 million term loan facility (the 2014 Term Loan Facility), which was fully drawn on October 10, 2014, and a $400 million revolving credit facility (the 2014 Revolving Facility and, together with the 2014 Term Loan Facility, the 2014 Credit Facilities). The 2014 Revolving Facility provides that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder. American may have letters of credit issued under the 2014 Revolving Facility in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time up to $300 million. There are currently no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2014 Revolving Facility.

The 2014 Term Loan Facility and 2014 Revolving Facility mature on October 10, 2021 and October 10, 2019, respectively, unless otherwise extended by the applicable parties. The 2014 Term Loan Facility is repayable in annual installments in an amount equal to 1.00% of the original principal balance with any unpaid balance due on the maturity date of the 2014 Term Loan Facility. Voluntary prepayments may be made by American at any time, with a premium of 1.00% applicable to certain prepayments made prior to the date that is six months following October 10, 2014. In addition, if a “change of control” (as defined in the 2014 Credit Agreement) occurs with respect to AAG, American will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay at par the loans outstanding under the 2014 Credit Facilities and terminate the 2014 Revolving Facility.

The 2014 Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2014 Credit Facilities may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. The 2014 Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the 2014 Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility consists of $1.0 billion of tranche B-1 term loans (Tranche B-1) and $600 million of tranche B-2 term loans (Tranche B-2). Voluntary prepayments may be made at any time, with a premium of 1.00% applicable to certain prepayments made prior to the date that is six months following January 16, 2014. Mandatory prepayments of the term loans are required to the extent necessary to comply with US Airways’ covenants regarding the collateral coverage ratio and certain dispositions of collateral. In addition, under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement, if a “change of control” (as defined in the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement) occurs, US Airways will (absent an amendment or waiver) be required to repay the outstanding loans in full together with accrued interest thereon to the date of such prepayment.

The obligations of US Airways under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility are secured by liens on certain take-off and landing rights at certain airports and certain other assets of US Airways. US Airways is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants”.

The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement includes affirmative, negative and financial covenants that, among other things, (a) require AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to maintain unrestricted liquidity of not less than $2.0 billion, with not less than $750 million held in accounts subject to control agreements, and (b) restrict the ability of US Airways Group, its subsidiaries party to the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility, AAG and American to make certain investments, pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain acquisitions, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions, enter into certain hedging transactions, and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions. The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility agreement contains events of default customary for similar financings, including a cross default provision to certain other material indebtedness of US Airways and certain of its affiliates. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately.

(d) Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs)

2014-1 EETCs

2013-1 EETCs

(e) Other Aircraft Financing Transactions

In May 2014, the Company prepaid $113 million principal amount of outstanding debt secured by certain aircraft.

During 2014, American financed 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft under sale-leaseback arrangements and recorded proceeds from the sale of $811 million. Of the 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, 19 aircraft were accounted for as a capital lease and $747 million was reflected as debt on the consolidated balance sheet, included within other secured obligations in the table above. Gains associated with these sale-leaseback transactions are amortized over the respective remaining lease term and are included in the consolidated balance sheet as deferred gains.

(f) Obligations Associated with Special Facility Revenue Bonds

(g) Senior Secured Notes

(h) AAdvantage Loan

(i) 5.50% Senior Notes

(j) 6.125% Senior Notes

(k) 7.25% Convertible Notes

Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases

At December 31, 2014, the maturities of long-term debt and capital leases are as follows (in millions):


2015	$	1,708
2016		1,662
2017		1,338
2018		1,879
2019		4,900
2020 and thereafter		6,476

Total	$	17,963

Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests

Specifically, the Company is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on a periodic basis on three Credit Facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Semi-Annual	Once per Fiscal Year (1)

LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)	1.5x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (66.7% LTV)

LTV as of Last Measurement Date	21.9%	33.7%	61.8%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita, and China	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America	Generally, certain Slots (e.g., DCA and LaGuardia), accounts receivable, certain engines, certain spare parts and ground service equipment, certain simulators, certain leasehold real estate assets and cash

(1)	With respect to spare parts, one physical appraisal and one desktop appraisal are required in each fiscal year.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019 (a)	$	1,872	$	1,891
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 4.25%, installments through 2021 (b)		750		—
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.70% to 7.00%, maturing from 2017 to 2026 (c)		4,271		3,516
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.10%, maturing from 2015 to 2026 (d)		1,860		2,140
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.50% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (e)		1,071		1,393
7.50% senior secured notes (f)		—		1,000
AAdvantage Loan, effective rate of 8.30%, (g)		433		611
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 4.19% to 12.24%, maturing from 2015 to 2028 (d)		992		300

		11,249		10,851

Unsecured
Affiliate unsecured obligations		27		27

		27		27

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		11,276		10,878
Less: Total unamortized debt discount		42		69
Less: Current maturities		1,230		957

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	10,004	$	9,852

Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, hangar and maintenance facilities, route authorities and airport Slots. At December 31, 2014, American was operating 37 jet aircraft under capital leases. Leases can generally be renewed at rates based on fair market value at the end of the lease term for a number of additional years. At December 31, 2014, the maturities of long-term debt and capital leases are as follows (in millions):


2015	$	1,230
2016		698
2017		942
2018		844
2019		2,744
2020 and thereafter		4,791

Total	$	11,249

(a) 2013 Credit Facilities

On June 27, 2013, American and AAG entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended, the 2013 Credit Agreement) with certain lenders. The 2013 Credit Agreement provides for a $1.9 billion term loan facility (the 2013 Term Loan Facility) that is scheduled to mature on June 27, 2019, unless otherwise extended by the applicable parties. As of December 31, 2014, American had borrowed $1.9 billion under the 2013 Term Loan Facility.

(b) 2014 Credit Facilities

On October 10, 2014, American, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the 2014 Credit Agreement) with certain lenders. The 2014 Credit Agreement provides for a $750 million term loan facility (the 2014 Term Loan Facility), which was fully drawn on October 10, 2014, and a $400 million revolving credit facility (the 2014 Revolving Facility and, together with the 2014 Term Loan Facility, the 2014 Credit Facilities). The 2014 Revolving Facility provides that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder. American may have letters of credit issued under the 2014 Revolving Facility in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time up to $300 million. There are currently no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2014 Revolving Facility.

The 2014 Credit Facilities contain events of default customary for similar financings, including cross default to other material indebtedness. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the outstanding obligations under the 2014 Credit Facilities may be accelerated and become due and payable immediately. The 2014 Credit Facilities also include covenants that, among other things, require AAG to maintain a minimum aggregate liquidity (as defined in the 2014 Credit Facilities) of not less than $2.0 billion, and limit the ability of AAG and its restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends and make certain other payments, make certain investments, incur liens on the collateral, dispose of the collateral, enter into certain affiliate transactions and engage in certain business activities, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

(c) Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs)

2014-1 EETCs

(d) Other Aircraft Financing Transactions

In May 2014, American prepaid $61 million principal amount of outstanding debt secured by certain aircraft.

During 2014, American financed 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft under sale-leaseback arrangements and recorded proceeds from the sale of $811 million. Of the 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, 19 aircraft were accounted for as a capital lease and $747 million was reflected as debt on the consolidated balance sheet, included within other secured obligations in the table above. Gains associated with these sale-leaseback transactions are amortized over the respective remaining lease term and are included in the consolidated balance sheet as deferred gains.

(e) Obligations Associated with Special Facility Revenue Bonds

During 2014, American prepaid $98 million of obligations, of which $62 million was a reduction of debt on its consolidated balance sheet, associated with special facility revenue bonds issued by municipalities to build or improve certain airport and maintenance facilities. The remaining portion of these obligations was accounted for as an operating lease.

(f) Senior Secured Notes

(g) AAdvantage Loan

Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases

At December 31, 2014, the maturities of long-term debt and capital leases are as follows (in millions):


2015	$	1,230
2016		698
2017		942
2018		844
2019		2,744
2020 and thereafter		4,791

Total	$	11,249

Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests

Specifically, American is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on a periodic basis on two Credit Facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Semi-Annual

LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)

LTV as of Last Measurement Date	21.9%	33.7%

Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita, and China	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The significant components of the income tax expense (benefit) were (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current	$	(16	)	$	(22	)	$	—
Deferred		346			(324	)		(569	)

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	330		$	(346	)	$	(569	)

Computation of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The income tax expense (benefit) differed from amounts computed at the statutory federal income tax rate as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	1,123		$	(763	)	$	(857	)
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect		75			(8	)		(32	)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		(1	)		27			19
Bankruptcy administration expenses		95			83			26
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			141			—
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		(24	)		(22	)		—
Change in valuation allowance		(1,323	)		717			839
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		330			(538	)		(569	)
Other, net		55			17			5

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	330		$	(346	)	$	(569	)

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The components of AAG’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	386		$	643
Rent expense		180			355
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		346			370
Operating loss carryforwards		3,461			3,655
Pensions		2,403			1,765
Frequent flyer obligation		948			1,075
Gains from lease transactions		207			56
Reorganization items		64			682
Other		1,210			871

Total deferred tax assets		9,205			9,472
Valuation allowance		(4,816	)		(5,013	)

Net deferred tax assets		4,389			4,459

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(4,829	)		(4,460	)
Other		(98	)		(519	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(4,927	)		(4,979	)

Net deferred tax liability	$	(538	)	$	(520	)

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefit are (in millions):


	2014		2013
Unrecognized tax benefit at January 1	$	6	$	6
No activity		—		—

Unrecognized tax benefit at December 31	$	6	$	6

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The significant components of the income tax expense (benefit) were (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Current	$	(23	)	$	(30	)	$	—
Deferred		342			(324	)		(569	)

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	319		$	(354	)	$	(569	)

Computation of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The income tax expense (benefit) differed from amounts computed at the statutory federal income tax rate as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013			2012
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	570		$	(658	)	$	(873	)
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect		43			(14	)		(35	)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		(20	)		20			20
Bankruptcy administration expenses		86			82			26
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			53			—
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		(28	)		(30	)		—
Change in valuation allowance		(660	)		714			858
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		328			(538	)		(569	)
Other, net		—			17			4

Income tax expense (benefit)	$	319		$	(354	)	$	(569	)

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The components of American’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	322		$	342
Rent expense		86			55
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		438			467
Operating loss carryforwards		3,536			3,302
Pensions		2,385			1,747
Frequent flyer obligation		589			620
Gains from lease transactions		22			24
Reorganization items		64			675
Other		829			975

Total deferred tax assets		8,271			8,207
Valuation allowance		(5,308	)		(5,239	)

Net deferred tax assets		2,963			2,968

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(2,953	)		(2,932	)
Other		(238	)		(250	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(3,191	)		(3,182	)

Net deferred tax liability	$	(228	)	$	(214	)

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit

The reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefit are (in millions):


	2014		2013
Unrecognized tax benefit at January 1	$	5	$	5
No activity		—		—

Unrecognized tax benefit at December 31	$	5	$	5

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of tax positions taken in the tax returns filed or to be filed for which it is more likely than not that the tax position will not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities (i.e., uncertain tax positions) and other types of income tax contingencies, including: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.

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Risk Management and Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014		2013			2012
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	4	$	(34	)	$	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		12		22			1

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations (3)		$	16	$	(12	)	$	4

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(2)	Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(3)	Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014			2013			2012
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings	$	(4	)	$	34		$	(3	)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(34	)		(2	)		(12	)

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of comprehensive income		$	(38	)	$	32		$	(15	)

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American’s consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014		2013			2012
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	4	$	(34	)	$	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		12		22			1

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations (3)		$	16	$	(12	)	$	4

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(2)	Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

(3)	Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income is depicted below (in millions):


	Location	Year Ended December 31,
	Location	2014			2013			2012
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings	$	(4	)	$	34		$	(3	)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(34	)		(2	)		(12	)

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of comprehensive income		$	(38	)	$	32		$	(15	)

(1)	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements	$	60	$	177
Corporate and Bank Notes		5,194		3,350
U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations		101		1,513
Commingled Funds		952		3,069
Other		2		2

Total	$	6,309	$	8,111

Short-Term Investments by Contractual Maturity

Short-term investments at December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity included (in millions):


Due in one year or less	$	4,625
Due between one year and three years		1,684
Due after three years		—

Total	$	6,309

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	954	$	954	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		101		—		101		—
Repurchase agreements		46		—		46		—
Corporate obligations		3,927		—		3,927		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		1,281		—		1,281		—

		6,309		954		5,355		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		774		774		—		—

Total	$	7,083	$	1,728	$	5,355	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments and restricted cash and short-term investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at each measurement date.

(2)	The Company’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $1.1 billion of corporate obligations and $575 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.

There were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers during the year ended December 31, 2014.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	3,071	$	3,071	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1,512		—		1,512		—
Repurchase agreements		170		—		170		—
Corporate obligations		2,750		—		2,750		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		608		—		608		—

		8,111		3,071		5,040		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		1,035		979		56		—
Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		109		—		109		—

Total	$	9,255	$	4,050	$	5,205	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.

(2)	The Company’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $250 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits, $511 million of U.S. Government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.

Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt, Including Current Maturities

The carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were as follows (in millions):


	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	17,904	$	18,542	$	16,799	$	17,035

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments consisted of (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements	$	60	$	177
Corporate and Bank Notes		2,441		3,350
U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations		—		1,312
Commingled Funds		789		323

Total	$	3,290	$	5,162

Short-Term Investments by Contractual Maturity

Short-term investments at December 31, 2014, by contractual maturity included (in millions):


Due in one year or less	$	2,532
Due between one year and three years		758
Due after three years		—

Total	$	3,290

Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	789	$	789	$	—	$	—
Repurchase agreements		46		—		46		—
Corporate obligations		1,775		—		1,775		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		680		—		680		—

		3,290		789		2,501		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		650		650		—		—

Total	$	3,940	$	1,439	$	2,501	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments and restricted cash and short-term investments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at each measurement date.

(2)	American’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $558 million of corporate obligations and $200 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.

There were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers during the year ended December 31, 2014.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	323	$	323	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1,312		—		1,312		—
Repurchase agreements		170		—		170		—
Corporate obligations		2,750		—		2,750		—
Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		607		—		607		—

		5,162		323		4,839		—
Restricted cash and short term investments (1)		702		646		56		—
Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		109		—		109		—

Total	$	5,973	$	969	$	5,004	$	—

(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.

(2)	American’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $250 million of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits, $511 million of U.S. Government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.

Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt, Including Current Maturities

The carrying value and estimated fair value of American’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were as follows (in millions):


	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	11,234	$	11,618	$	10,809	$	11,045

Retirement Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	14,899		$	15,895		$	1,385		$	1,412
Service cost		3			3			1			—
Interest cost		746			654			61			50
Actuarial (gain) loss		2,573			(1,152	)		(39	)		(82	)
Plan amendments		—			—			33			—
Curtailments		—			2			—			—
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(607	)		(575	)		(112	)		(116	)
US Airways plan liability (Assumed)		—			73			(4	)		121

Obligation at December 31	$	17,594		$	14,899		$	1,325		$	1,385

Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,057		$	9,065		$	239		$	211
Actual return on plan assets		746			1,026			11			41
Employer contributions		810			494			106			103
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(607	)		(575	)		(112	)		(116	)
US Airways plan assets (Assumed)		—			48			—			—

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		10,986			10,057			244			239

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,608	)	$	(4,842	)	$	(1,081	)	$	(1,146	)

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	10	$	31	$	117	$	129
Noncurrent liability (1)		6,598		4,811		964		1,017

	$	6,608	$	4,842	$	1,081	$	1,146

(1)	The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other post-employment benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	4,961	$	2,395	$	(199	)	$	(176	)
Prior service cost (credit) (1)		245		273		(1,326	)		(1,592	)

	$	5,206	$	2,668	$	(1,525	)	$	(1,768	)

US Airways plan other comprehensive loss		—		—		—			(12	)

	$	5,206	$	2,668	$	(1,525	)	$	(1,780	)

(1)	The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other post-employment benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets

For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	17,560	$	14,869	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		17,548		14,858		—		—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—		—		1,324		1,385
Fair value of plan assets		10,950		10,024		244		239
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,598		4,834		—		—

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	3		$	3		$	341		$	1		$	—		$	46
Interest cost		746			654			729			61			50			128
Expected return on assets		(786	)		(720	)		(676	)		(19	)		(16	)		(17	)
Curtailments		—			2			58			—			—			(124	)
Settlements		4			(1	)		—			—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (1)		28			28			10			(244	)		(251	)		(82	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		43			90			211			(8	)		(9	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans		38			56			673			(209	)		(226	)		(58	)
Defined contribution plans		546			328			218			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	584		$	384		$	891		$	(209	)	$	(226	)	$	(58	)

(1)	The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other post-employment benefits.

Schedule of Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.71	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		5.10	%		4.20	%		4.74	%		3.80	%
Expected return on plan assets		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The current strategic target asset allocation is as follows:


Asset Class/Sub-Class	Allowed Range
Equity		62% - 72%
Public:
U.S. Value		20% - 35%
International Value		14% - 24%
Emerging Markets		5% - 11%
Alternative Investments		0% - 18%
Fixed Income		28% - 38%
U.S. Long Duration		26% - 36%
Emerging Markets		0% - 4%
Other		0% - 5%
Cash Equivalents		0% - 5%

Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(38	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		158			—
Purchases		148			—
Sales		(298	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2012	$	914		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(21	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		99			—
Purchases		85			—
Sales		(229	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates


	2014			2013
Assumed health care trend rates at December 31
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.25	%		6.50	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.55	%		4.50	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2023			2018

Schedule of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates

A one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions):


	1% Increase		1% Decrease
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost	$	3	$	(3	)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014		65		(65	)

Schedule of Expected Future Service Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020-2024
Pension	$	645	$	667	$	699	$	735	$	776	$	4,535
Retiree medical and other		117		111		106		100		95		414

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	14,826		$	15,895		$	1,264		$	1,412
Service cost		2			3			—			—
Interest cost		742			654			55			50
Actuarial (gain) loss		2,559			(1,152	)		(57	)		(82	)
Plan amendments		—			—			33			—
Curtailments		—			2			—			—
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(605	)		(575	)		(102	)		(116	)

Obligation at December 31	$	17,504		$	14,826		$	1,193		$	1,264

Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,009		$	9,065		$	239		$	211
Actual return on plan assets		742			1,026			11			41
Employer contributions		809			494			96			103
Settlements		(20	)		(1	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(605	)		(575	)		(102	)		(116	)

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		10,935			10,009			244			239

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,569	)	$	(4,817	)	$	(949	)	$	(1,025	)

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	10	$	31	$	108	$	118
Noncurrent liability (1)		6,559		4,786		841		907

	$	6,569	$	4,817	$	949	$	1,025

(1) The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other post-employment benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	4,949	$	2,395	$	(217	)	$	(176	)
Prior service cost (credit) (1)		245		273		(1,319	)		(1,592	)

	$	5,194	$	2,668	$	(1,536	)	$	(1,768	)

(1) The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other post-employment benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets

For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	17,471	$	14,796	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		17,461		14,788		—		—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—		—		1,193		1,264
Fair value of plan assets		10,899		9,976		244		239
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,562		4,812		—		—

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	2		$	3		$	341		$	—		$	—		$	46
Interest cost		742			654			729			55			50			128
Expected return on assets		(783	)		(720	)		(676	)		(19	)		(16	)		(17	)
Curtailments		—			2			58			—			—			(124	)
Settlements		4			(1	)		—			—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (1)		28			28			10			(240	)		(251	)		(82	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		43			90			211			(8	)		(9	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans		36			56			673			(212	)		(226	)		(58	)
Defined contribution plans		385			303			202			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	421		$	359		$	875		$	(212	)	$	(226	)	$	(58	)

(1)	The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other post-employment benefits.

Schedule of Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.71	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		5.10	%		4.20	%		4.71	%		3.80	%
Expected return on plan assets		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The current strategic target asset allocation is as follows:


Asset Class/Sub-Class	Allowed Range
Equity		62% - 72	%
Public:
U.S. Value		20% - 35	%
International Value		14% - 24	%
Emerging Markets		5% - 11	%
Alternative Investments		0% - 18	%
Fixed Income		28% - 38	%
U.S. Long Duration		26% - 36	%
Emerging Markets		0% - 4	%
Other		0% - 5	%
Cash Equivalents		0% - 5	%

Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2014, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(38	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		158			—
Purchases		148			—
Sales		(298	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2013, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2012	$	914		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(21	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		99			—
Purchases		85			—
Sales		(229	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2013	$	848		$	2

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates

A one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions):


	1% Increase		1% Decrease
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost	$	2	$	(2	)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014		48		(51	)

Schedule of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates

A one percentage point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects (in millions):


	1% Increase		1% Decrease
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost	$	2	$	(2	)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014		48		(51	)

Schedule of Expected Future Service Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020-2024
Pension	$	643	$	664	$	696	$	732	$	773	$	4,515
Retiree medical and other		108		102		97		91		87		374

Pension Benefits [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category, are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	332	$	—	$	—	$	332
Equity securities:
International markets (a) (b)		2,943		—		—		2,943
Large-cap companies (b)		2,488		—		—		2,488
Mid-cap companies (b)		362		—		—		362
Small-cap companies (b)		21		—		—		21
Mutual funds – US Airways plan (g)		51		—		—		51
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—		2,384		—		2,384
Government Securities (d)		—		1,184		—		1,184
U.S. municipal securities		—		65		—		65
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—		—		818		818
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—		240		—		240
Insurance group annuity contracts		—		—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		52		—		—		52
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		39		—		—		39
Other assets – net		5		—		—		5

Total	$	6,293	$	3,873	$	820	$	10,986

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 18% United Kingdom, 11% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 13% emerging markets and the remaining 28% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 74% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 26% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 81% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 73% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 27% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

g)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 46% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap US companies, 35% in US treasuries and corporate bonds and 18% in equity securities of international companies.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360
Equity securities:
International markets (a) (b)		2,908			—		—		2,908
Large-cap companies (b)		2,196			—		—		2,196
Mid-cap companies (b)		227			—		—		227
Small-cap companies (b)		18			—		—		18
Mutual funds – US Airways plan (g)		48			—		—		48
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—			2,067		—		2,067
Government Securities (d)		—			1,035		—		1,035
U.S. municipal securities		—			55		—		55
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—			—		848		848
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—			245		—		245
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		51			—		—		51
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		(10	)		—		—		(10	)
Other assets – net		7			—		—		7

Total	$	5,805		$	3,402	$	850	$	10,057

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 19% United Kingdom, 10% Japan, 11% France, 7% Switzerland, 6% Germany, 5% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 15% emerging markets and the remaining 21% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 76% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 24% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 80% U.S. companies, 17% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 72% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 28% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

g)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 49% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap US companies, 30% in US treasuries and corporate bonds and 21% in equity securities of international companies.

Pension Benefits [Member] | American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of American’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, by asset category are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	332	$	—	$	—	$	332
Equity securities:
International markets (a)(b)		2,943		—		—		2,943
Large-cap companies (b)		2,488		—		—		2,488
Mid-cap companies (b)		362		—		—		362
Small-cap companies (b)		21		—		—		21
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—		2,384				2,384
Government Securities (d)		—		1,184				1,184
U.S. municipal securities		—		65				65
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—		—		818		818
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—		240		—		240
Insurance group annuity contracts		—		—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		52		—		—		52
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		39		—		—		39
Other assets – net		5		—		—		5

Total	$	6,242	$	3,873	$	820	$	10,935

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 18% United Kingdom, 11% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 13% emerging markets and the remaining 28% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 74% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 26% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 81% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 73% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 27% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360
Equity securities:
International markets (a)(b)		2,908			—		—		2,908
Large-cap companies (b)		2,196			—		—		2,196
Mid-cap companies (b)		227			—		—		227
Small-cap companies (b)		18			—		—		18
Fixed Income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—			2,067		—		2,067
Government Securities (d)		—			1,035		—		1,035
U.S. municipal securities		—			55		—		55
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—			—		848		848
Common/collective and 103-12 investment trusts (f)		—			245		—		245
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		51			—		—		51
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		(10	)		—		—		(10	)
Other assets – net		7			—		—		7

Total	$	5,757		$	3,402	$	850	$	10,009

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 19% United Kingdom, 10% Japan, 11% France, 7% Switzerland, 6% Germany, 5% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 15% emerging markets and the remaining 21% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

b)	There are no significant concentrations of holdings by company or industry.

c)	Includes approximately 76% investments in corporate debt with a Standard and Poor’s (S&P) rating lower than A and 24% investments in corporate debt with an S&P rating A or higher. Holdings include 80% U.S. companies, 17% international companies and 3% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 72% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 28% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		242		—		242

Total	$	2	$	242	$	—	$	244

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	4
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		235		—		235

Total	$	4	$	235	$	—	$	239

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] | American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of American’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2014 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		242		—		242

Total	$	2	$	242	$	—	$	244

The fair value of American’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2013 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Money market fund	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	4
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		235		—		235

Total	$	4	$	235	$	—	$	239

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):


	Pension and Retiree Medical Liability			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Income Tax Benefit (Expense)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(2,322	)	$	(1	)	$	15		$	(672	)	$	(2,980	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		1,577			—			18			(538	)		1,057
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(142	)		(1	)		34			—			(109	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1,435			(1	)		52			(538	)		948

Balance at December 31, 2013		(887	)		(2	)		67			(1,210	)		(2,032	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(2,633	)		—			(54	)		—			(2,687	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(163	)		(3	)		(4	)		330			160

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,796	)		(3	)		(58	)		330			(2,527	)

Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(3,683	)	$	(5	)	$	9		$	(880	)	$	(4,559	)

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):


Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(202	)	$	(223	)	Wages, salaries and benefits
Actuarial loss		39			81		Wages, salaries and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(4	)		34		Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		(3	)		—		Other, net
Income tax benefit (expense):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		330			—		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	160		$	(108	)

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):


	Pension and Retiree Medical Liability			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Derivative Financial Instruments			Income Tax Benefit (Expense)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(2,322	)	$	2		$	13		$	(781	)	$	(3,088	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		1,565			—			18			(538	)		1,045
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(142	)		(1	)		34			—			(109	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1,423			(1	)		52			(538	)		936

Balance at December 31, 2013		(899	)		1			65			(1,319	)		(2,152	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(2,602	)		—			(52	)		—			(2,654	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(159	)		(4	)		(4	)		328			161

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,761	)		(4	)		(56	)		328			(2,493	)

Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(3,660	)	$	(3	)	$	9		$	(991	)	$	(4,645	)

Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):


Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014			2013
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(198	)	$	(223	)	Wages, salaries and benefits
Actuarial loss		39			81		Wages, salaries and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(4	)		34		Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		(4	)		—		Other, net
Income tax benefit (expense):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		328			—		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	161		$	(108	)

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments

AAG had total aircraft acquisition commitments as of December 31, 2014 as follows:


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Airbus
A320 Family		42		25		20		—		—		—		87
A320neo		—		—		10		25		25		40		100
A350 XWB		—		—		6		10		6		—		22
Boeing
737 Family		18		20		20		—		—		—		58
737 MAX		—		—		3		17		20		60		100
777-300 ER		2		2		—		—		—		—		4
787 Family		12		13		10		7		—		—		42
Bombardier
CRJ900		18		20		—		—		—		—		38
Embraer
ERJ175		24		24		12		—		—		—		60

Total		116		104		81		59		51		100		511

Long-term Purchase Commitments

As of December 31, 2014, payments for the above aircraft commitments and certain engines are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for above aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	5,110	$	4,978	$	4,937	$	4,291	$	3,242	$	5,651	$	28,209

(1)	These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for regional aircraft. American has granted Boeing a security interest in its purchase deposits with Boeing. The Company’s purchase deposits totaled $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2014.

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations

The contractual obligations related to these contracts are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	166	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	172
Information technology contracts		183		143		115		96		79		1		617

As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional airlines were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	1,584	$	1,616	$	1,479	$	1,197	$	1,066	$	3,102	$	10,044

(1)

Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments

As of December 31, 2014, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	2,110	$	1,917	$	1,809	$	1,558	$	1,399	$	5,721	$	14,514

(1)	As of December 31, 2014, $267 million is included on the accompanying balance sheet in accrued liabilities and deferred gains and credits, net relating to rent expense being recorded in advance of future operating lease payments.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments

American had total aircraft acquisition commitments as of December 31, 2014 as follows:


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Airbus
A320 Family		30		25		20		—		—		—		75
A320neo		—		—		10		25		25		40		100
Boeing
737 Family		18		20		20		—		—		—		58
737 MAX		—		—		3		17		20		60		100
777-300 ER		2		2		—		—		—		—		4
787 Family		12		13		10		7		—		—		42
Bombardier
CRJ900		18		20		—		—		—		—		38
Embraer
ERJ175		24		24		12		—		—		—		60

Total		104		104		75		49		45		100		477

Long-term Purchase Commitments

As of December 31, 2014, payments for the above aircraft commitments and certain engines are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for above aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	4,586	$	4,856	$	4,165	$	3,241	$	2,654	$	5,651	$	25,153

(1)	These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for regional aircraft. American has granted Boeing a security interest in its purchase deposits with Boeing. American’s purchase deposits totaled $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2014.

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations

The contractual obligations related to these contracts are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	166	$	6	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	172
Information technology contracts		179		139		112		96		79		1		606

As of December 31, 2014, American’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	502	$	592	$	463	$	446	$	430	$	2,242	$	4,675

(1)

Represents minimum payments under capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers. These commitments are estimates of costs based on assumed minimum levels of flying under the capacity purchase agreements and American’s actual payments could differ materially. These obligations also include the portion of American’s future obligations related to aircraft deemed to be leased in the amount of approximately $173 million in 2015, $171 million in 2016, $111 million in 2017, $107 million in 2018, $107 million in 2019 and $665 million in 2020 and thereafter.

Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments

As of December 31, 2014, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	1,391	$	1,293	$	1,240	$	1,141	$	1,069	$	4,939	$	11,073

(1)	As of December 31, 2014, $231 million is included on the accompanying balance sheet in accrued liabilities and deferred gains and credits, net relating to rent expense being recorded in advance of future operating lease payments.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	5,495	$	864	$	—
Acquisition of US Airways, net		—		4,386		—
Capital lease obligations		747		—		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		814		713		485
Income taxes paid		7		12		6

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	5,131	$	833	$	—
Capital lease obligations		747		—		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		525		706		498
Income taxes paid		2		7		5

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Operating Revenues by Geographic Region

The Company’s operating revenues by geographic region as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) are summarized below (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
DOT Domestic	$	28,568	$	15,376	$	14,287
DOT Latin America		6,964		6,288		5,813
DOT Atlantic		5,652		3,756		3,411
DOT Pacific		1,466		1,323		1,344

Total consolidated revenues	$	42,650	$	26,743	$	24,855

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Operating Revenues by Geographic Region

American’s operating revenues by geographic region as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) are summarized below (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
DOT Domestic	$	15,873	$	14,603	$	14,257
DOT Latin America		6,034		6,197		5,813
DOT Atlantic		3,768		3,638		3,411
DOT Pacific		1,466		1,322		1,344

Total consolidated revenues	$	27,141	$	25,760	$	24,825

Share-based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Schedule of RSUs Award Activity

RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		22,101			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		3,164			22.55
Vested and released		(1,386	)		24.58
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		23,879		$	24.33
Granted		3,467			37.07
Vested and released		(4,193	)		23.84
Forfeited		(1,811	)		25.10

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		21,342		$	26.43

Cash-Settled RSU Award Activity for All Plans

CRSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		309			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		320			22.55
Vested and released		(3	)		25.25
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		626		$	25.25
Granted		50			40.93
Vested and released		(341	)		34.54
Forfeited		(74	)		34.75

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		261		$	53.63

Stock Option and Stock-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans

Stock option and SAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (stock options and SARs in thousands):


	Stock Options and SARS			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		11,200		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(42	)		14.42
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		11,158		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(4,109	)		10.74
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(42	)		41.73

Balance at December 31, 2014		7,007		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		7,006		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		6,052		$	14.83		2.4	$	235

Cash-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (CSARs in thousands):


	CSARs			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		2,888		$	6.25
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(23	)		5.10
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		2,865		$	6.26
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(1,254	)		6.18
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,610		$	6.33		2.2	$	76

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of RSUs Award Activity

RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		22,101			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		3,164			22.55
Vested and released		(1,386	)		24.58
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		23,879		$	24.33
Granted		3,467			37.07
Vested and released		(4,193	)		23.84
Forfeited		(1,811	)		25.10

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		21,342		$	26.43

Cash-Settled RSU Award Activity for All Plans

CRSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (shares in thousands):


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013		—		$	—
Granted		309			24.60
Assumed US Airways awards		320			22.55
Vested and released		(3	)		25.25
Forfeited		—			—

Outstanding at December 31, 2013		626		$	25.25
Granted		50			40.93
Vested and released		(341	)		34.54
Forfeited		(74	)		33.52

Outstanding at December 31, 2014		261		$	53.63

Stock Option and Stock-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans

Stock option and SAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (stock options and SARs in thousands):


	Stock Options and SARS			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		11,200		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(42	)		14.42
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		11,158		$	12.84
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(4,109	)		10.74
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(42	)		41.73

Balance at December 31, 2014		7,007		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		7,006		$	13.90		2.6	$	278
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		6,052		$	14.83		2.4	$	235

Cash-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (CSARs in thousands):


	CSARs			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In millions)
Assumed US Airways awards at December 9, 2013		2,888		$	6.25
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(23	)		5.10
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2013		2,865		$	6.26
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(1,254	)		6.18
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2014		1,611		$	6.33		2.2	$	76
Exercisable at December 31, 2014		1,610		$	6.33		2.2	$	76

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Components of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts


	Balance at beginning of year		Changes charged to statement of operations accounts			Payments			Write-offs (net of recoveries)			Sales, retirements and transfers			Balance at end of year
Allowance for obsolescence of inventories
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	547	$	142		$	—		$	(4	)	$	(12	)	$	673
Year ended December 31, 2013		546		24			—			(23	)		—			547
Year ended December 31, 2012		575		20			—			(49	)		—			546
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	41	$	6		$	—		$	(30	)	$	—		$	17
Year ended December 31, 2013		44		3			—			(6	)		—			41
Year ended December 31, 2012		52		3			—			(11	)		—			44
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	11	$	—		$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		$	10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2			(1	)		(3	)		—			11
Year ended December 31, 2012		14		(1	)		—			—			—			13

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts


	Balance at beginning of year		Changes charged to statement of operations accounts			Payments			Write-off (net of recoveries)			Sales, retirements and transfers		Balance at end of year
Allowance for obsolescence of inventories
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	502	$	108		$	—		$	—		$	1	$	611
Year ended December 31, 2013		503		20			—			(21	)		—		502
Year ended December 31, 2012		530		18			—			(45	)		—		503
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	40	$	—		$	—		$	(29	)	$	—	$	11
Year ended December 31, 2013		43		2			—			(5	)		—		40
Year ended December 31, 2012		51		3			—			(11	)		—		43
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	11	$	—		$	(1	)	$	—		$	—	$	10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2			(1	)		(3	)		—		11
Year ended December 31, 2012		14		(1	)		—			—			—		13

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summarized Financial Data

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2014 and 2013 (in millions, except share and per share amounts):


	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2014
Operating revenues	$	9,995		$	11,355	$	11,139	$	10,160
Operating expenses		9,265			9,956		9,879		9,300
Operating income		730			1,399		1,260		860
Net income		480			864		942		597
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.66		$	1.20	$	1.31	$	0.84
Diluted	$	0.65		$	1.17	$	1.28	$	0.82
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic		723,971			720,600		719,067		706,185
Diluted		741,335			734,767		735,196		724,767
2013
Operating revenues	$	6,098		$	6,449	$	6,828	$	7,367
Operating expenses		6,027			5,937		6,127		7,252
Operating income		71			512		701		115
Net income (loss)		(341	)		220		289		(2,000	)
Earnings (loss) per share (1):
Basic	$	(1.37	)	$	0.88	$	1.16	$	(5.38	)
Diluted	$	(1.37	)	$	0.79	$	1.02	$	(5.38	)
Shares used for computation (in thousands) (1):
Basic		249,491			249,588		249,719		372,055
Diluted		249,491			288,511		289,036		372,055

(1)

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Summarized Financial Data

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	First Quarter			Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2014
Operating revenues	$	6,469		$	7,153	$	7,055	$	6,464
Operating expenses		5,891			6,435		6,357		6,120
Operating income		578			718		698		344
Net income		401			265		465		179

2013
Operating revenues	$	6,085		$	6,437	$	6,816	$	6,422
Operating expenses		6,019			5,936		6,130		6,141
Operating income		66			501		686		281
Net income (loss)		(253	)		228		290		(1,791	)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Consolidating Statement of Operations

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$	—		$	20,345		$	—		$	10,457		$	—		$	—		$	30,802
Regional passenger		—			2,911			—			3,411			—			—			6,322
Cargo		—			717			—			158			—			—			875
Other		—			3,168			—			1,600			3,278			(3,395	)		4,651

Total operating revenues		—			27,141			—			15,626			3,278			(3,395	)		42,650
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes		—			7,190			—			3,401			1			—			10,592
Salaries, wages and benefits		—			5,662			—			2,837			782			(773	)		8,508
Regional expenses		—			3,113			—			3,452			—			(49	)		6,516
Maintenance, materials and repairs		—			1,334			—			717			352			(352	)		2,051
Other rent and landing fees		—			1,145			—			582			32			(32	)		1,727
Aircraft rent		—			860			—			394			94			(98	)		1,250
Selling expenses		—			1,091			—			453			—			—			1,544
Depreciation and amortization		—			896			—			405			40			(46	)		1,295
Special items, net		18			507			—			276			18			(19	)		800
Other		5			3,005			1			1,181			1,951			(2,025	)		4,118

Total operating expenses		23			24,803			1			13,698			3,270			(3,394	)		38,401

Operating income (loss)		(23	)		2,338			(1	)		1,928			8			(1	)		4,249
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income		9			25			—			7			2			(12	)		31
Interest expense, net		(15	)		(581	)		(36	)		(266	)		(1	)		12			(887	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		2,919			—			1,480			—			—			(4,399	)		—
Other, net		—			(153	)		(53	)		(30	)		2			53			(181	)

Total nonoperating income (expense), net		2,913			(709	)		1,391			(289	)		3			(4,346	)		(1,037	)

Income before income taxes		2,890			1,629			1,390			1,639			11			(4,347	)		3,212
Income tax provision (benefit)		8			319			(1	)		157			16			(169	)		330

Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	1,310		$	1,391		$	1,482		$	(5	)	$	(4,178	)	$	2,882

Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)		US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	1,310		$	1,391	$	1,482		$	(5	)	$	(4,178	)	$	2,882

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost		—			(159	)		—		(4	)		—			—			(163	)
Current year change		—			(2,602	)		—		(19	)		(12	)		—			(2,633	)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value		(2	)		(52	)		—		—			—			—			(54	)
Reclassification into earnings		—			(4	)		—		—			—			—			(4	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value		1			(4	)		—		—			—			—			(3	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(1	)		(2,821	)		—		(23	)		(12	)		—			(2,857	)
Non-cash tax benefit		(2	)		(328	)		—		—			—			—			(330	)

Comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,883		$	(1,183	)	$	1,391	$	1,459		$	(17	)	$	(4,178	)	$	355

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In millions)


	December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	1		$	785		$	2		$	199		$	7		$	—		$	994
Short-term investments		—			3,290			—			3,016			3			—			6,309
Restricted cash and short-term investments		—			650			—			124			—			—			774
Accounts receivable, net		—			1,445			—			324			15			(13	)		1,771
Receivables from related parties, net		1,893			—			157			933			526			(3,509	)		—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net		—			625			—			294			85			—			1,004
Prepaid expenses and other		—			462			—			912			41			(155	)		1,260

Total current assets		1,894			7,257			159			5,802			677			(3,677	)		12,112
Operating property and equipment		—			16,299			—			6,506			279			—			23,084
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries		847			—			6,870			—			—			(7,717	)		—
Goodwill		—			—			—			4,090			—			1			4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization		—			815			—			1,425			—			—			2,240
Other assets		53			1,921			—			267			38			(35	)		2,244

Total other assets		900			2,736			6,870			5,782			38			(7,751	)		8,575

Total assets	$	2,794		$	26,292		$	7,029		$	18,090		$	994		$	(11,428	)	$	43,771

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	1,230		$	—		$	477		$	1		$	—		$	1,708
Accounts payable		—			1,029			—			287			61			—			1,377
Payables to related parties, net		—			2,563			634			73			239			(3,509	)		—
Air traffic liability		—			2,989			—			1,263			—			—			4,252
Frequent flyer liability		—			1,823			—			984			—			—			2,807
Other accrued liabilities		14			1,886			3			1,253			138			(3	)		3,291

Total current liabilities		14			11,520			637			4,337			439			(3,512	)		13,435
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		758			10,004			524			4,945			—			(35	)		16,196
Pension and postretirement benefits		—			7,400			—			122			40			—			7,562
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations		—			325			—			—			—			—			325
Other liabilities		1			2,615			—			1,861			317			(562	)		4,232

Total noncurrent liabilities		759			20,344			524			6,928			357			(597	)		28,315
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock		7			—			—			—			—			—			7
Additional paid-in capital		15,135			10,632			4,703			5,542			199			(21,076	)		15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,559	)		(4,645	)		(16	)		(8	)		(12	)		4,681			(4,559	)
Retained earnings (deficit)		(8,562	)		(11,559	)		1,181			1,291			11			9,076			(8,562	)

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		2,021			(5,572	)		5,868			6,825			198			(7,319	)		2,021

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	2,794		$	26,292		$	7,029		$	18,090		$	994		$	(11,428	)	$	43,771

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)		US Airways			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	457		$	1,477		$	1	$	1,101		$	44		$	—		$	3,080
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits		—			(3,913	)		—		(1,145	)		(55	)		(198	)		(5,311	)
Purchases of short-term investments		—			(3,270	)		—		(2,110	)		—			—			(5,380	)
Sales of short-term investments		—			5,139			—		2,040			—			—			7,179
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments		—			52			—		209			—			—			261
Net proceeds from slot transaction		—			299			—		8			—			—			307
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		—			(198	)		—		—			—			198			—
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			2			—		18			13			—			33

Net cash used in investing activities		—			(1,889	)		—		(980	)		(42	)		—			(2,911	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases		—			(2,343	)		—		(612	)		(1	)		(176	)		(3,132	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		750			1,993			—		559			—			—			3,302
Deferred financing costs		(11	)		(93	)		—		(2	)		—			—			(106	)
Sale-leaseback transactions		—			811			—		—			—			—			811
Exercise of stock options		10			—			—		—			—			—			10
Treasury stock repurchases		(1,062	)		—			—		—			—			—			(1,062	)
Dividend payment		(144	)		—			—		—			—			—			(144	)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		—			—			—		(176	)					176			—
Other financing activities		—			—			—		6			—			—			6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(457	)		368			—		(225	)		(1	)		—			(315	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		—			(44	)		1		(104	)		1			—			(146	)
Cash at beginning of year		1			829			1		303			6			—			1,140

Cash at end of year	$	1		$	785		$	2	$	199		$	7		$	—		$	994

Transactions with Related Parties (Tables) (American Airlines, Inc. [Member])

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Summary of Net Payables to Related Parties

The following represents the net payables to related parties (in millions):


	December 31,
	2014		2013
American Airlines Group Parent	$	1,893	$	2,455
US Airways Group, Inc.		320		—
Envoy Aviation Group (1) and other subsidiaries		350		352

Total	$	2,563	$	2,807

(1)	Formerly known as AMR Eagle Holding Corporation (Envoy), the net payable to AAG’s wholly-owned regional airline operating under the brand name of American Eagle consists principally of amounts due under regional capacity purchase agreements.

Nature of Operations and Operating Environment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 Aircraft Employees	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of daily flights operated	2
Number of regional aircraft operated by capacity purchase carrier	566
Number of full-time equivalent employees	113,300
Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions	82.00%
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of full-time equivalent employees	61,600
Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions	86.00%
Common stock, par value	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 0.01
Number of domestic markets operated	5
Mainline [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of passengers boarding flights	146,000,000
Regional Expenses [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of passengers boarding flights	52,000,000
Number of full-time equivalent employees	18,900
American Airlines Group [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of daily flights operated	6,700
Number of destinations	339
Number of countries which entity operates	54
Number of jets operated by mainline operations	983

Emergence from Chapter 11 - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended							0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 08, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Apr. 08, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Common stock, par value			$ 0.01			$ 0.01	$ 0.01			$ 1.00			$ 1.00	$ 0.01
Merger common stock conversion ratio		1							1
Common stock, shares authorized			1,750,000,000			1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000			1,000			1,000	1,750,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized							200,000,000							200,000,000														168,000,000		168,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share							$ 0.01							$ 0.01													$ 25.00	$ 25.00	$ 25.00	$ 25.00
Number of common stock authorized for issuance															40,000,000	40,000,000
Percentage of common stock allocated to holders of unsecured claims, allowed interests and certain employees							72.00%							72.00%
Percentage of common stock allocated to labor related claimholders							23.60%							23.60%
Common stock allocated to labor related claimholders							39,000,000							39,000,000
Common stock distributed to labor related claimholders							27,000,000							27,000,000
Common stock withheld for required withholding taxes related to labor related claimholders						13,000,000	13,000,000							13,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees		$ 300,000,000	$ 553,000,000						$ 300,000,000	$ 563,000,000
Common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR					267,000,000		26,000,000					267,000,000		26,000,000
Percentage of common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR							3.50%							3.50%
Number of days after effective date holders of claims are eligible to receive shares	180 days	180 days						180 days	180 days
Maximum number of shares to be distributed in accordance with the Plan							756,000,000							756,000,000
Expected reduction in maximum number of shares to be distributed, per plan							20,000,000							20,000,000
Number of common shares distributed to holders of US Airways Group common stock							197,000,000							197,000,000
Shares reserved for future issuance							30,400,000							30,400,000
Shares released from restriction and issued				2,900,000							2,900,000									700,000	2,900,000				700,000	2,900,000
Stock repurchased																	100,000	400,000				100,000	400,000
Aggregate stock repurchase price																	2,000,000	19,000,000				2,000,000	19,000,000
Shares reserved for future issuance																			26,800,000	700,000				26,800,000	700,000
Pension contributions			385,000,000							385,000,000
Payments to satisfy claims			108,000,000							108,000,000
Cure payments to holders of secured debt			196,000,000							196,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees			563,000,000
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization			$ 9,000,000,000				$ 9,000,000,000							$ 9,500,000,000

Emergence from Chapter 11 - Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Pension and postretirement benefits				$ (66)
Labor-related deemed claim	1,700	1,500	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections			325	1,950
Fair value of conversion discount			218
Professional fees			199	229
Other			180	95
Total reorganization items, net	2,200		2,655	2,208
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Pension and postretirement benefits				(66)
Labor-related deemed claim	1,700	1,500	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections			320	1,951
Fair value of conversion discount			218
Professional fees			199	227
Other			170	67
Total reorganization items, net	$ 2,200		$ 2,640	$ 2,179

Emergence from Chapter 11 - Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Value of deemed claim	$ 1,700,000,000
Plan of reorganization additional estimated allowed claim amounts	180,000,000
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock	3.50%	3.50%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Value of deemed claim	1,700,000,000
Plan of reorganization additional estimated allowed claim amounts	$ 180,000,000
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock	3.50%	3.50%

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations - Components of Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock And Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
AAG Series A Preferred Stock		$ 3,833
Single-Dip Equity Obligations	248	1,246
Labor-related deemed claim	77	849
Total	325	5,928
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock And Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
Single-Dip and Double-Dip Equity Obligations	248	4,575
Single-Dip Equity Obligations	248
Labor-related deemed claim	77	849
Total	$ 325	$ 5,424

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Feb. 10, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member]	Feb. 10, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock And Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share						$ 0.01						$ 0.01									$ 25.00	$ 25.00	$ 25.00	$ 25.00
Preferred stock dividends rate per annum			6.25%						6.25%
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Preferred Stock		3.50%	3.50%	3.50%				3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price floor			$ 10.875						$ 10.875
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price cap			$ 33.8080						$ 33.8080
Additional voluntary conversions description			One quarter of the shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock initially issued was mandatorily convertible on each of the 30th, 60th, 90th and 120th days after the Effective Date, subject to additional voluntary conversions.						One quarter of the shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock initially issued was mandatorily convertible on each of the 30th, 60th, 90th and 120th days after the Effective Date, subject to additional voluntary conversions.
Dividend rate for single-dip unsecured claims not settled in Preferred Stock			12.00%						12.00%
Shares issued per $1,000 in reduction of allowed claims			30.7553						30.7553
Single-Dip Equity Obligations		$ 1,246,000,000	$ 248,000,000	$ 1,246,000,000					$ 248,000,000
Allowed claims including tax liabilities			1,000						1,000
Labor-related deemed claim		1,700,000,000	1,500,000,000	1,733,000,000				1,700,000,000	1,500,000,000	1,733,000,000
Value of initial distribution of common stock			988,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees	300,000,000		553,000,000				300,000,000		563,000,000
Labor-related deemed claim		849,000,000	77,000,000	849,000,000				849,000,000	77,000,000	849,000,000
Shares released from restriction and issued					2,900,000						2,900,000		800,000	800,000		700,000	2,900,000		700,000	2,900,000
Shares reserved for future issuance															26,800,000	700,000		26,800,000	700,000
Value of initial distribution of common stock									$ 988,000,000

Merger and Related Matters - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013 Ratio	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Net proceeds from slot transaction		$ 307
Gain related to sale		309	67
Exchange price per share				$ 22.55
Exchange ratio	1.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Net proceeds from slot transaction		299
Gain related to sale		305	67
Non-cash charge		43
Exchange price per share				$ 22.55
Exchange ratio	1.0
John F. Kennedy Airport [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of slots sold		24
John F. Kennedy Airport [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of slots sold		24
Washington Reagan National Airport [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Gain related to sale		309
Washington Reagan National Airport [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Gain related to sale		305
LaGuardia Airport Slots [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Gain related to sale			67
LaGuardia Airport Slots [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Gain related to sale			$ 67

Merger and Related Matters - Schedule of Calculation of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013 Ratio	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Outstanding shares of US Airways Group Common Stock at December 9, 2013 exchanged		697,474,535	526,805,522	197,400,000
Exchange ratio	1.0
Assumed shares of AAG Common Stock	197,400,000
Price per share				$ 22.55
Fair value of AAG Common Stock issued				$ 4,451
Fair value of AAG equity awards issued in exchange for outstanding US Airways Group equity awards				141
Total purchase price				$ 4,592

Merger and Related Matters - Schedule of Allocation of Consideration Transferred (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Cash			$ 206
Short-term investments			3,517
Other current assets			1,459
Operating property and equipment			5,536
Goodwill	4,091	4,086	4,091
Identifiable intangibles			1,501
Other noncurrent assets			123
Long-term debt and capital leases, including current portion			(6,026)
Air traffic liability			(1,417)
Frequent flyer liability			(1,256)
Other liabilities assumed			(3,142)
Total purchase price			$ 4,592

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 Reporting_Unit Program	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Interest capitalized	$ 61,000,000	$ 47,000,000	$ 50,000,000
Consolidated reporting unit	1
Goodwill impairment	0
Amortization expense	81,000,000	20,000,000	25,000,000
Indefinite lived intangible assets	1,700,000,000	1,800,000,000
Number of frequent traveler programs	2
Frequent flyer liability	2,807,000,000	3,005,000,000
Advertising and promotional expenses	100,000,000	166,000,000	153,000,000
Foreign currency losses	114,000,000	56,000,000	41,000,000
Net proceeds from slot transaction	307,000,000
Gain related to sale	309,000,000	67,000,000
John F. Kennedy Airport [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of slots sold	24
Washington Reagan National Airport [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Gain related to sale	309,000,000
LaGuardia Airport Slots [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Gain related to sale		67,000,000
Mileage Credits Sale [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
Marketing Component of Mileage Sales [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other revenues recognized for marketing component of mileage sales at the time of sale	1,400,000,000	834,000,000	725,000,000
Dividend Miles Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	638,000,000	932,000,000
AAdvantage Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	647,000,000	580,000,000
Minimum [Member] \| Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Residual value percentage of equipment and properties	5.00%
Minimum [Member] \| Aircraft [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	16 years
Minimum [Member] \| Other Leased Equipment and Property [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Residual value percentage of equipment and properties	10.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Aircraft [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	30 years
Maximum [Member] \| Other Leased Equipment and Property [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	30 years
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Interest capitalized	53,000,000	47,000,000	50,000,000
Amortization expense	14,000,000	18,000,000	25,000,000
Indefinite lived intangible assets	743,000,000	755,000,000
Frequent flyer liability	1,823,000,000	1,760,000,000
Advertising and promotional expenses	86,000,000	166,000,000	153,000,000
Foreign currency losses	92,000,000	55,000,000	41,000,000
Net proceeds from slot transaction	299,000,000
Gain related to sale	305,000,000	67,000,000
Non-cash charge	43,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| John F. Kennedy Airport [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of slots sold	24
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Washington Reagan National Airport [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Gain related to sale	305,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| LaGuardia Airport Slots [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Gain related to sale		67,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Mileage Credits Sale [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Marketing Component of Mileage Sales [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other revenues recognized for marketing component of mileage sales at the time of sale	1,100,000,000	816,000,000	725,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| AAdvantage Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	647,000,000	580,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Residual value percentage of equipment and properties	5.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Aircraft [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	16 years
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Other Leased Equipment and Property [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	3 years
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Residual value percentage of equipment and properties	10.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Aircraft [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	30 years
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Other Leased Equipment and Property [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Lease terms for equipment and property under capital leases	30 years
Relative Selling Price Approach [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other revenue recognized for American's Citibank modification		31,000,000
Relative Selling Price Approach [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other revenue recognized for American's Citibank modification		31,000,000
Gate Lease Rights [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	25 years
Intangible assets residual value	0
Gate Lease Rights [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	25 years
Intangible assets residual value	0
Airport Operating Rights [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	25 years
Intangible assets residual value	0
Airport Operating Rights [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	25 years
Intangible assets residual value	$ 0
Customer Relationships [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	9 years
Marketing Agreements [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	30 years
Tradenames [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	15 months

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Depreciable Asset (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Regional Aircraft and Engines [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	25 years
Other Regional Aircraft and Engines [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	25 years
Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Fleet end date
Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Fleet end date
Improvements to Leased Flight Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Improvements to Leased Flight Equipment [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Lesser of asset/leasehold improvement or lease end date
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Lesser of 5 - 30 years or lease term
Buildings and Improvements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Lesser of 5-30 years or lease term
Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	3 - 10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	3-10 years: ranges from computer hardware to furniture
Capitalized Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Lesser of 5 years or lease term
Capitalized Software [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life description	Lesser of 5 years or lease term
Minimum [Member] \| Jet Aircraft and Engines [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	16 years
Minimum [Member] \| Jet Aircraft and Engines [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	16 years
Maximum [Member] \| Jet Aircraft and Engines [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	30 years
Maximum [Member] \| Jet Aircraft and Engines [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	30 years

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	$ (447)	$ (373)
Total	496	554
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	(376)	(375)
Total	72	57
Airport Slots [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	365	332
Airport Slots [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	310	277
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	300	300
Marketing Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	105	105
Tradenames [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	35	35
Airport Gate Leasehold Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	138	155
Airport Gate Leasehold Rights [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	$ 138	$ 155

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	$ 56
2016	50
2017	46
2018	42
2019	42
2020 and thereafter	260
Total	496	554
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2015	12
2016	11
2017	7
2018	3
2019	3
2020 and thereafter	36
Total	$ 72	$ 57

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Regional Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			$ 10,592	$ 7,839	$ 7,705
Salaries, wages and benefits	24		8,508	5,460	6,217
Maintenance, materials and repairs			2,051	1,260	1,158
Other rent and landing fees			1,727	1,152	1,083
Aircraft rent			1,250	768	553
Selling expenses			1,544	1,158	1,058
Depreciation and amortization			1,295	853	845
Special items, net	507	2,400	800	559	386
Other			4,118	2,969	2,674
Total regional expenses			6,516	3,326	3,028
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			7,190	7,628	7,705
Salaries, wages and benefits			5,662	5,267	6,208
Maintenance, materials and repairs			1,334	1,222	1,158
Other rent and landing fees			1,145	1,117	1,083
Aircraft rent			860	743	554
Selling expenses			1,091	1,128	1,059
Depreciation and amortization			896	830	845
Special items, net	406	2,100	507	282	386
Other			3,005	2,935	2,696
Total regional expenses			3,113	3,074	3,049
Regional Expenses [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			2,009	1,120	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits			1,078	692	681
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers			1,475	269	129
Maintenance, materials and repairs			367	284	285
Other rent and landing fees			419	236	222
Aircraft rent			35	4	6
Selling expenses			307	154	152
Depreciation and amortization			217	168	170
Special items, net			24	8	1
Other			585	391	370
Total regional expenses			6,516	3,326	3,028
Regional Expenses [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			999	1,055	1,012
Salaries, wages and benefits			35	20	33
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers			1,253	1,242	1,282
Other rent and landing fees			242	207	203
Selling expenses			151	142	152
Depreciation and amortization			155	149	154
Special items, net			5
Other			273	259	213
Total regional expenses			$ 3,113	$ 3,074	$ 3,049

Special Items, Net - Components of Company's Special Items, Net Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net	$ 507	$ 2,400	$ 800	$ 559	$ 386
Integration related costs			810	443
Slot divestiture			309	67
Other revenue special item, net			4,651	2,709	2,523
Nonoperating special items, net			132	211	(280)
Reorganization items, net		2,200		2,655	2,208
Income tax special items, net			346	(324)	(569)
Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				107
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				43
Aircraft Impairment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				33
Special Item, Net [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other revenue special item, net		31		(31)
Regional Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net			24	8	1
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net	406	2,100	507	282	386
Integration related costs			527	166
Slot divestiture			305	67
Other revenue special item, net			3,168	2,563	2,493
Nonoperating special items, net			120	121	(280)
Reorganization items, net		2,200		2,640	2,179
Income tax special items, net			342	(324)	(569)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				107
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				43
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Aircraft Impairment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				33
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Special Item, Net [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other revenue special item, net		31		(31)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Regional Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net			$ 5

- Definition

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Special Items, Net - Components of Company's Special Items, Net Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net charge			$ 800					$ 507
Integration related costs			810	443				527	166
Other special charges			164					181
Write-off of residual value guarantees for certain aircraft and other asset impairments			81					81
Fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations			81					60
Gain related to sale of slots			309	67				305	67
Equipment lease buyout charges			54					44
Nonoperating special charges, net			132	138	(280)			120	48	(280)
Early debt extinguishment costs													56			48
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.25%		7.25%								10.50%	10.50%	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Non-cash interest accretion on bankruptcy settlement obligations			33					29
Foreign currency losses			114	56	41			92	55	41													43	43
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts		330					328	328											330	330	328	328
Non-cash deferred income tax provision	6		16			6		14
Income tax special items, net			$ 346	$ (324)	$ (569)			$ 342	$ (324)	$ (569)

Special Items, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Nonoperating special charges, net	$ 132	$ 138	$ (280)
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.25%
Premium on tender for existing enhanced equipment trust certificates		54
Write-off of debt issuance costs		19
Non-cash income tax expense (benefit)	330	(538)	(569)
Non-cash charge related to additional valuation allowance		214
Secured Debt Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)		10.50%
Senior notes [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)		7.50%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Nonoperating special charges, net	120	48	(280)
Premium on tender for existing enhanced equipment trust certificates		54
Write-off of debt issuance costs		19
Non-cash income tax expense (benefit)	328	(538)	(569)
Non-cash charge related to additional valuation allowance		214
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)		10.50%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Senior notes [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)		7.50%
Severance and Related Charges [Member] \| Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			386
Severance and Related Charges [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			$ 386

- Definition

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Earnings (Loss) per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$ 597	$ 942	$ 864	$ 480	$ (2,000)	$ 289	$ 220	$ (341)	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)	$ (1,876)
Weighted-average shares outstanding	706,185	719,067	720,600	723,971	372,055	249,719	249,588	249,491	717,456	280,213	249,490
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.84	$ 1.31	$ 1.20	$ 0.66	$ (5.38)	$ 1.16	$ 0.88	$ (1.37)	$ 4.02	$ (6.54)	$ (7.52)
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	597	942	864	480	(2,000)	289	220	(341)	2,882	(1,834)	(1,876)
Change in fair value of conversion feature on 7.25% convertible senior notes									3
Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted earnings (loss) per share									$ 2,885	$ (1,834)	$ (1,876)
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares outstanding	706,185	719,067	720,600	723,971	372,055	249,719	249,588	249,491	717,456	280,213	249,490
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes									957
Weighted average common shares outstanding - as adjusted	724,767	735,196	734,767	741,335	372,055	289,036	288,511	249,491	734,016	280,213	249,490
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.82	$ 1.28	$ 1.17	$ 0.65	$ (5.38)	$ 1.02	$ 0.79	$ (1.37)	$ 3.93	$ (6.54)	$ (7.52)
Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive									226	7,674	17,656
Stock Compensation Awards [Member]
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Incremental common shares attributable to share based payment arrangements									15,603

Earnings (Loss) per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014 Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Senior notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Senior notes [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]
Dilutive Securities Included And Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on convertible senior notes	7.25%	7.25%	7.50%	7.25%
Increase in net income for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share	$ 3

Share Repurchase Program and Dividends - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 23, 2014	Jan. 27, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Oct. 22, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Common Stock [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Feb. 28, 2015 Common Stock [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Oct. 22, 2014 Common Stock [Member] Dividend Declared [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Common Stock [Member] Dividend Declared [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member] Capital Deployment Program [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member] Capital Deployment Program [Member] Dividend Declared [Member]	Jul. 23, 2014 Common Stock [Member] Capital Deployment Program [Member] Dividend Declared [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 1,000,000,000		$ 2,000,000,000
Share repurchase program completion date	Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2016
Stock repurchased (in shares)					0.1		0.4	23.4		0.1
Aggregate stock repurchase price					2,000,000		19,000,000	1,000,000,000		4,000,000
Average cost per share								$ 42.72
Share repurchase program expiration year			2016
Dividends payable, per share											$ 0.10	$ 0.10			$ 0.10
Dividends payable, declaration date						Oct. 22, 2014			Jan. 27, 2015					Jul. 23, 2014
Dividends payable, record date						Nov. 03, 2014			Feb. 09, 2015				Aug. 04, 2014
Dividends payable, payable date						Nov. 17, 2014			Feb. 23, 2015				Aug. 18, 2014
Total cash payment for dividends	$ 144,000,000

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified					12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended																							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] Industrial Development Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Affiliate Unsecured Obligations [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] Affiliate Unsecured Obligations [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 17,963		$ 11,249			$ 16,713	$ 16,343	$ 11,249	$ 10,851		$ 1,872	$ 1,891	$ 1,872	$ 1,891	$ 750	$ 750	$ 750	$ 1,100	$ 1,466	$ 1,071	$ 1,393	$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 990	$ 1,000	$ 594	$ 600	$ 7,028	$ 6,031	$ 4,271	$ 3,516	$ 2,952	$ 3,441	$ 1,860	$ 2,140	$ 433	$ 611	$ 433	$ 611	$ 994	$ 303	$ 992	$ 300					$ 22	$ 750	$ 500	$ 500	$ 29
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	17,963	16,894	11,276	10,878																																								1,250	551	27	27						27	27
Less: Total unamortized debt discount	59	95	42	69
Less: Current maturities	1,708	1,446	1,230	957
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$ 16,196	$ 15,353	$ 10,004	$ 9,852
Debt instrument, maturity date					2026					2026	2019		2019		2021		2021							2019		2016																							2019	2018

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended						0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	May 31, 2014 Equipment Notes [Member]	May 31, 2014 Equipment Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Aug. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]	Aug. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member]	Jul. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] 7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due from 2015 to 2026 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	May 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] Equipment Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] Equipment Notes [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] Equipment Notes [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] Equipment Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] Equipment Notes [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2014 Equipment Notes, Series A [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2014 Equipment Notes, Series A [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2014 Equipment Notes, Series B [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2014 Equipment Notes, Series B [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2013 Equipment Notes, Series A [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2013 Equipment Notes, Series B [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] 2013 Equipment Notes, Series A and B [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] Tranche B-1 Term Loans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] Tranche B-2 Term Loans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Tulsa International Airport [Member] Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Tulsa International Airport [Member] Secured Debt Member] Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Oct. 10, 2014 Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Mar. 31, 2015 Scenario, Forecast [Member] Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2015 Scenario, Forecast [Member] Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jan. 02, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Jan. 02, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Maximum [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Maximum [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Minimum [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] LIBOR [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Minimum [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Secured Debt Member] Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date									2026							2026	2019		2019		2021		2021															2019		2016																						June 1, 2018						2019	2018			October 1, 2019						October 2026	October 2026	October 2022	October 2022						May 23, 2019	November 23, 2016
Interest rate at end of period																	3.75%		3.75%		4.25%		4.25%									7.50%				7.50%		3.50%		3.00%											8.30%			8.30%									7.25%					5.50%	6.125%			5.50%															2.75%	2.25%
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum																									5.50%			5.50%														3.70%		3.70%		1.43%		1.43%								4.19%		4.19%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum																									8.50%			8.50%														11.00%		7.00%		8.48%		8.10%								12.24%		12.24%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start																									2016			2016														2015		2017		2015		2015								2015		2015
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end																									2035			2035														2026		2026		2026		2026								2028		2028
Line of credit facility, maturity date																																																																																																				Oct. 10, 2019			Oct. 10, 2019		Jun. 27, 2019		Jun. 27, 2019			Oct. 10, 2021			Oct. 10, 2021
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding																																																																																												$ 0				$ 0					$ 0			$ 0	$ 1,900,000,000			$ 1,900,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity																																																																																												1,000,000,000	1,400,000,000			1,000,000,000	1,400,000,000				400,000,000			400,000,000							750,000,000			750,000,000
Debt maturity date																																																																	May 15, 2014																											Jun. 27, 2018				Jun. 27, 2018
Line of credit facility, prepayment fee percentage																																																																																																									0.25%		0.25%			1.00%			1.00%
Decrease in letter of credit commitments																																																																																											300,000,000				300,000,000
Debt maturity date, description																																																																																												2013 Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility to October 10, 2019				2013 Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility to October 10, 2019
Debt instrument, variable rate basis, floor rate																																																																																																										0.75%			0.75%			0.75%			0.75%
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate																																																																																														3.00%				3.00%								3.00%			3.00%			3.25%			3.25%					3.50%	3.50%	3.00%	3.00%
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger																	2,000,000,000		2,000,000,000		2,000,000,000		2,000,000,000
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	17,963,000,000			11,249,000,000							16,713,000,000	16,343,000,000	11,249,000,000	10,851,000,000			1,872,000,000	1,891,000,000	1,872,000,000	1,891,000,000	750,000,000	750,000,000	750,000,000		1,100,000,000	1,466,000,000		1,071,000,000	1,393,000,000				1,000,000,000				1,000,000,000	990,000,000	1,000,000,000	594,000,000	600,000,000	7,028,000,000	6,031,000,000	4,271,000,000	3,516,000,000	2,952,000,000	3,441,000,000	1,860,000,000	2,140,000,000		433,000,000	611,000,000		433,000,000	611,000,000	994,000,000	303,000,000	992,000,000	300,000,000					22,000,000		175,000,000		750,000,000	500,000,000	500,000,000
Line of credit facility, aggregate amount outstanding at any time																																																																																																			300,000,000			300,000,000
Line of credit facility, collateral terms	Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the 2014 Credit Facilities are secured by certain collateral, including certain route authorities and certain take-off and landing rights and gate leaseholds at certain airports. The obligations of American under the 2014 Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2014 Credit Facilities as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants.” Mandatory prepayments at par of term loans and revolving loans may be required to the extent necessary to comply with American’s covenants regarding the collateral coverage ratio.			Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the 2014 Credit Facilities are secured by certain collateral, including certain route authorities and certain take-off and landing rights and gate leaseholds at certain airports. The obligations of American under the 2014 Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2014 Credit Facilities as more fully described below in “Collateral Related Covenants.” Mandatory prepayments at par of term loans and revolving loans may be required to the extent necessary to comply with American’s covenants regarding the collateral coverage ratio.
Line of credit facility, payment terms																																																																																																														The 2014 Term Loan Facility is repayable in annual installments in an amount equal to 1.00% of the original principal balance with any unpaid balance due on the maturity date of the 2014 Term Loan Facility.			The 2014 Term Loan Facility is repayable in annual installments in an amount equal to 1.00% of the original principal balance with any unpaid balance due on the maturity date of the 2014 Term Loan Facility.
Line of credit facility, prepayment premium percentage																					1.00%		1.00%
Portion of principal amount payable in first six installments																																																												1.00%
Applicable LIBOR floor rate																																																																																					0.75%
Percent of initial principal payable in each annual installments																																																																																					1.00%
Minimum unrestricted cash and cash equivalents required by lender																																																																																						2,000,000,000
Minimum unrestricted cash and cash equivalents subject to control agreements required by lender																																																																																						750,000,000
Debt instrument principal amount																																																																							750,000,000		957,000,000	957,000,000		957,000,000	957,000,000							820,000,000					112,000,000	112,000,000
Number of owned aircraft																																																																										17			17
Notes payable	(135,000,000)			(62,000,000)											286,000,000	286,000,000																																																											559,000,000			742,000,000	742,000,000	215,000,000	215,000,000	423,000,000	136,000,000						(11,000,000)	(11,000,000)
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	7.25%									7.25%		10.50%		10.50%																7.50%	7.50%	7.50%		7.50%	7.50%	7.50%																									6.125%	6.125%					7.25%				5.50%							3.70%	3.70%	4.375%	4.375%	3.95%	5.375%
Repayments of long-term debt	314,000,000			98,000,000			113,000,000	61,000,000																						900,000,000	100,000,000			900,000,000	100,000,000
Sale-leaseback arrangements and recorded proceeds from sale	811,000,000	1,700,000,000	1,509,000,000	811,000,000	1,700,000,000	1,509,000,000									811,000,000	811,000,000
Capital lease	747,000,000			747,000,000											747,000,000	747,000,000
Aggregate principal amount of debt exercised to reset interest rate																								220,000,000			220,000,000
Payments of debt premiums																								2,000,000			2,000,000					37,000,000				37,000,000
Write off of unamortized deferred issuance costs																								5,000,000			5,000,000					5,000,000				5,000,000
Redemption price (percent)																														103.75%	103.00%			103.75%	103.00%																																				101.00%
Amount paid for miles																																																		1,000,000,000			1,000,000,000
Loans payable																																																		890,000,000			890,000,000
Deferred revenue, additions																																																		110,000,000			110,000,000
Debt instrument, term																																																		5 years			5 years
Repayment of loan outstanding																																																																																																																						400,000,000	400,000,000
Early debt extinguishment gain																																$ 56,000,000				$ 48,000,000																																																																																$ 17,000,000	$ 17,000,000

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 Transactions Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Transactions Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt, Tax Exempt Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member] US Airways Group [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of jet aircraft committed to capital leases	37	37
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 100	$ 100			$ 1,100	$ 1,600	$ 1,600	$ 4,400
Stated interest rate percentage	7.25%		10.50%	10.50%					6.125%	6.125%
Collateral coverage tests, number of financing transactions	3	2

Debt - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	$ 1,708
2016	1,662
2017	1,338
2018	1,879
2019	4,900
2020 and thereafter	6,476
Total	17,963
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	1,230
2016	698
2017	942
2018	844
2019	2,744
2020 and thereafter	4,791
Total	$ 11,249

Debt - Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests (Detail) (Secured Debt Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)
LTV Multiplier	1.6
Maximum LTV	62.50%
LTV as of Last Measurement Date	21.90%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita, and China
Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)
LTV Multiplier	1.6
Maximum LTV	62.50%
LTV as of Last Measurement Date	33.70%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LTV Requirement	1.5x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (66.7% LTV)
LTV Multiplier	1.5
Maximum LTV	66.70%
LTV as of Last Measurement Date	61.80%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain Slots (e.g., DCA and LaGuardia), accounts receivable, certain engines, certain spare parts and ground service equipment, certain simulators, certain leasehold real estate assets and cash
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Credit Facilities, Due 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)
Maximum LTV	62.50%
LTV as of Last Measurement Date	21.90%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita, and China
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Credit Facilities, Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LTV Requirement	1.6x Collateral valuation to amount of debt outstanding (62.5% LTV)
Maximum LTV	62.50%
LTV as of Last Measurement Date	33.70%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain route authorities, take-off and landing slots, and rights to airport facilities used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components Of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current	$ (16)	$ (22)
Deferred	346	(324)	(569)
Income tax expense (benefit)	330	(346)	(569)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Components Of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current	(23)	(30)
Deferred	342	(324)	(569)
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 319	$ (354)	$ (569)

- Definition

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations.

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- Definition

Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations.

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Income Taxes - Computation of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)		$ 1,123	$ (763)	$ (857)
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect		75	(8)	(32)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		(1)	27	19
Bankruptcy administration expenses		95	83	26
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)			141
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		(24)	(22)
Change in valuation allowance	214	(1,323)	717	839
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		330	(538)	(569)
Other, net		55	17	5
Income tax expense (benefit)		330	(346)	(569)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)		570	(658)	(873)
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal tax effect		43	(14)	(35)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		(20)	20	20
Bankruptcy administration expenses		86	82	26
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)			53
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		(28)	(30)
Change in valuation allowance	214	(660)	714	858
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		328	(538)	(569)
Other, net			17	4
Income tax expense (benefit)		$ 319	$ (354)	$ (569)

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 09, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax special items, net				$ 346,000,000	$ (324,000,000)	$ (569,000,000)
Income tax provision (benefit)				330,000,000	(346,000,000)	(569,000,000)
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts		330,000,000
Non-cash deferred income tax provision	6,000,000			16,000,000
State and international tax expense				8,000,000
Tax expenses offsetting by federal income tax benefit resulting from tax relief				24,000,000
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation				330,000,000	(538,000,000)	(569,000,000)
Change in valuation allowance			214,000,000	(1,323,000,000)	717,000,000	839,000,000
Current income tax expense (benefit)				(16,000,000)	(22,000,000)
Income tax expense (benefit) from elections under tax relief act of 2010 and and recovery act of 2008 extended by the tax increase prevention act of 2014				(24,000,000)	(22,000,000)
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount				(197,000,000)	602,000,000	263,000,000
Unrecognized federal tax benefit				867,000,000
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization	9,000,000,000			9,000,000,000			9,000,000,000
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	346,000,000		370,000,000	346,000,000	370,000,000
Valuation allowance	4,816,000,000		5,013,000,000	4,816,000,000	5,013,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefit	6,000,000		6,000,000	6,000,000	6,000,000	6,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax special items, net				342,000,000	(324,000,000)	(569,000,000)
Income tax provision (benefit)				319,000,000	(354,000,000)	(569,000,000)
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts		328,000,000		328,000,000
Non-cash deferred income tax provision	6,000,000			14,000,000
State and international tax expense				6,000,000
Tax expenses offsetting by federal income tax benefit resulting from tax relief				29,000,000
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation				328,000,000	(538,000,000)	(569,000,000)
Change in valuation allowance			214,000,000	(660,000,000)	714,000,000	858,000,000
Current income tax expense (benefit)				(23,000,000)	(30,000,000)
Income tax expense (benefit) from elections under tax relief act of 2010 and and recovery act of 2008 extended by the tax increase prevention act of 2014				(29,000,000)	(30,000,000)
Valuation allowance, deferred tax asset, change in amount				69,000,000	155,000,000	282,000,000
Unrecognized federal tax benefit				712,000,000
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization							9,500,000,000
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	438,000,000		467,000,000	438,000,000	467,000,000
Valuation allowance	5,308,000,000		5,239,000,000	5,308,000,000	5,239,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefit	5,000,000		5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration	10,100,000,000			10,100,000,000
Valuation allowance	4,500,000,000			4,500,000,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration	10,300,000,000			10,300,000,000
Valuation allowance	5,100,000,000			5,100,000,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration	4,600,000,000			4,600,000,000
Valuation allowance	264,000,000			264,000,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration	3,900,000,000			3,900,000,000
Valuation allowance	208,000,000			208,000,000
Available for use in 2015 [Member] \| State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration	4,600,000,000			4,600,000,000
Available for use in 2015 [Member] \| Federal [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration	10,100,000,000			10,100,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination				2004
Minimum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination				2004
Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination				2013
Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, year under examination				2013
Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts		330,000,000		330,000,000
Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts		$ 328,000,000		$ 328,000,000

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$ 386	$ 643
Rent expense	180	355
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	346	370
Operating loss carryforwards	3,461	3,655
Pensions	2,403	1,765
Frequent flyer obligation	948	1,075
Gains from lease transactions	207	56
Reorganization items	64	682
Other	1,210	871
Total deferred tax assets	9,205	9,472
Valuation allowance	(4,816)	(5,013)
Net deferred tax assets	4,389	4,459
Accelerated depreciation and amortization	(4,829)	(4,460)
Other	(98)	(519)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(4,927)	(4,979)
Net deferred tax liability	(538)	(520)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	322	342
Rent expense	86	55
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	438	467
Operating loss carryforwards	3,536	3,302
Pensions	2,385	1,747
Frequent flyer obligation	589	620
Gains from lease transactions	22	24
Reorganization items	64	675
Other	829	975
Total deferred tax assets	8,271	8,207
Valuation allowance	(5,308)	(5,239)
Net deferred tax assets	2,963	2,968
Accelerated depreciation and amortization	(2,953)	(2,932)
Other	(238)	(250)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(3,191)	(3,182)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (228)	$ (214)

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning balance	$ 6	$ 6
No activity	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefit, ending balance	6	6
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefit, beginning balance	5	5
No activity	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefit, ending balance	$ 5	$ 5

Risk Management and Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended								3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014 Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]	Jun. 30, 2014 Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of derivative instrument									$ 71,000,000	$ 71,000,000
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative				9,000,000				9,000,000	25,000,000	25,000,000
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	16,000,000	(12,000,000)	4,000,000		16,000,000	(12,000,000)	4,000,000
Fuel derivatives, gross asset		109,000,000				109,000,000
Cash collateral posted or received		0				0
Principal amount of long-term variable rate debt	$ 6,500,000,000				$ 3,900,000,000
Weighted average effective interest rate on variable rate debt	3.30%				3.60%

Risk Management and Financial Instruments - Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations	$ 16	$ (12)	$ 4
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations	16	(12)	4
Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4	(34)	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative	12	22	1
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations	16	(12)	4
Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income	4	(34)	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative	12	22	1
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in consolidated statements of operations	$ 16	$ (12)	$ 4

Risk Management and Financial Instruments - Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income	$ 4	$ (34)	$ 3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	(38)	32	(15)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income	4	(34)	3
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	(38)	32	(15)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income	(4)	34	(3)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	(34)	(2)	(12)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI into income	(4)	34	(3)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	$ (34)	$ (2)	$ (12)

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Short-Term Investments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 6,309	$ 8,111
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	3,290	5,162
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	60	177
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	60	177
Corporate and Bank Notes [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	5,194	3,350
Corporate and Bank Notes [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	2,441	3,350
U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	101	1,513
U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments		1,312
Commingled Funds [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	952	3,069
Commingled Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	789	323
Other [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 2	$ 2

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Short-Term Investments by Contractual Maturity (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 6,309	$ 8,111
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	3,290	5,162
Due in One Year or Less [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	4,625
Due in One Year or Less [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	2,532
Due Between One Year and Three Years [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,684
Due Between One Year and Three Years [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 758

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short term investments	$ 774	$ 1,035
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	7,083	9,255
Fuel derivative contracts, net		109
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short term investments	650	702
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	3,940	5,973
Fuel derivative contracts, net		109
Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	6,309	8,111
Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	3,290	5,162
Money Market Funds [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	954	3,071
Money Market Funds [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	789	323
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,281	608
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	680	607
Corporate Obligations [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	3,927	2,750
Corporate Obligations [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,775	2,750
Government Agency Investments [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	101	1,512
Government Agency Investments [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		1,312
Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	46	170
Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	46	170
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short term investments	774	979
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	1,728	4,050
Level 1 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short term investments	650	646
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	1,439	969
Level 1 [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	954	3,071
Level 1 [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	789	323
Level 1 [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	954	3,071
Level 1 [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	789	323
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short term investments		56
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	5,355	5,205
Fuel derivative contracts, net		109
Level 2 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short term investments		56
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	2,501	5,004
Fuel derivative contracts, net		109
Level 2 [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	5,355	5,040
Level 2 [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	2,501	4,839
Level 2 [Member] \| Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,281	608
Level 2 [Member] \| Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	680	607
Level 2 [Member] \| Corporate Obligations [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	3,927	2,750
Level 2 [Member] \| Corporate Obligations [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,775	2,750
Level 2 [Member] \| Government Agency Investments [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	101	1,512
Level 2 [Member] \| Government Agency Investments [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		1,312
Level 2 [Member] \| Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	46	170
Level 2 [Member] \| Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| Short-Term Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	$ 46	$ 170

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 575	$ 250
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	200	250
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,100	2,100
Corporate Obligations [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	558,000	2,100
Government Agency Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments		511
Government Agency Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments		$ 511

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended				6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Venezuelan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Venezuelan [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Venezuelan [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] Remaining pending 2012 Repatriation [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] Remaining pending 2012 Repatriation [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] Special Charges [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] Special Charges [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 10.6 Bolivars per Dollar [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 10.6 Bolivars per Dollar [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 10.6 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 10.6 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 4.3 Bolivars Per Dollar [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 4.3 Bolivars Per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 12.0 Bolivars per Dollar [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 12.0 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 12.0 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Venezuelan [Member] 12.0 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Level 1 to Level 2 transfer amount	$ 0			$ 56,000,000	$ 0			$ 56,000,000
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan bolivars											804,000,000	710,000,000			745,000,000	710,000,000								23,000,000				23,000,000
Decrease due to translation and repatriation of earnings											54,000,000				54,000,000
Foreign earnings repatriated									65,000,000	656,000,000	88,000,000		65,000,000	656,000,000	88,000,000							31,000,000	621,000,000			31,000,000	621,000,000		34,000,000		34,000,000				35,000,000		35,000,000
Foreign currency losses	$ 114,000,000	$ 56,000,000	$ 41,000,000		$ 92,000,000	$ 55,000,000	$ 41,000,000			$ 43,000,000	$ 30,000,000			$ 43,000,000	$ 30,000,000		$ 19,000,000	$ 19,000,000	$ 30,000,000	$ 30,000,000	$ 11,000,000				$ 11,000,000
Foreign currency translation exchange rate																					6.3		6.3	6.3	6.3		6.3	6.3		10.6		10.6	4.3	4.3		12.0		12.0

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt, Including Current Maturities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 17,904	$ 16,799
Carrying Value [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	11,234	10,809
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	18,542	17,035
Fair Value [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 11,618	$ 11,045

- Definition

Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

+ References+ Details

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Obligation beginning balance	$ 14,899	$ 15,895
Service cost	3	3	341
Interest cost	746	654	729
Actuarial (gain) loss	2,573	(1,152)
Curtailments		2
Settlements	(20)	(1)
Benefit payments	(607)	(575)
US Airways plan liability (Assumed)		73
Obligation ending balance	17,594	14,899	15,895
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Obligation beginning balance	14,826	15,895
Service cost	2	3	341
Interest cost	742	654	729
Actuarial (gain) loss	2,559	(1,152)
Curtailments		2
Settlements	(20)	(1)
Benefit payments	(605)	(575)
Obligation ending balance	17,504	14,826	15,895
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Obligation beginning balance	1,385	1,412
Service cost	1		46
Interest cost	61	50	128
Actuarial (gain) loss	(39)	(82)
Plan amendments	33
Benefit payments	(112)	(116)
US Airways plan liability (Assumed)	(4)	121
Obligation ending balance	1,325	1,385	1,412
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Obligation beginning balance	1,264	1,412
Service cost			46
Interest cost	55	50	128
Actuarial (gain) loss	(57)	(82)
Plan amendments	33
Benefit payments	(102)	(116)
Obligation ending balance	$ 1,193	$ 1,264	$ 1,412

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer contributions	$ 639
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	10,057	9,065
Actual return on plan assets	746	1,026
Employer contributions	810	494
Settlements	(20)	(1)
Benefit payments	(607)	(575)
US Airways plan assets (Assumed)		48
Ending balance at December 31	10,986	10,057
Funded status at December 31	(6,608)	(4,842)
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	10,009	9,065
Actual return on plan assets	742	1,026
Employer contributions	809	494
Settlements	(20)	(1)
Benefit payments	(605)	(575)
Ending balance at December 31	10,935	10,009
Funded status at December 31	(6,569)	(4,817)
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	239	211
Actual return on plan assets	11	41
Employer contributions	106	103
Benefit payments	(112)	(116)
Ending balance at December 31	244	239
Funded status at December 31	(1,081)	(1,146)
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	239	211
Actual return on plan assets	11	41
Employer contributions	96	103
Benefit payments	(102)	(116)
Ending balance at December 31	244	239
Funded status at December 31	$ (949)	$ (1,025)

- Definition

The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets.

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Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent liability	$ 7,562	$ 5,828
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent liability	7,400	5,693
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	10	31
Noncurrent liability	6,598	4,811
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	6,608	4,842
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	10	31
Noncurrent liability	6,559	4,786
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	6,569	4,817
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	117	129
Noncurrent liability	964	1,017
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	1,081	1,146
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	108	118
Noncurrent liability	841	907
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	$ 949	$ 1,025

- Definition

This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit plans.

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- Definition

This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans.

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Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit)	$ 2
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service cost (credit)	2
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	4,961	2,395
Prior service cost (credit)	245	273
Total excluding US Airways plan	5,206	2,668
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	5,206	2,668
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	4,949	2,395
Prior service cost (credit)	245	273
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	5,194	2,668
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(199)	(176)
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,326)	(1,592)
Total excluding US Airways plan	(1,525)	(1,768)
US Airways plan other comprehensive loss		(12)
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	(1,525)	(1,780)
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(217)	(176)
Prior service cost (credit)	(1,319)	(1,592)
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	$ (1,536)	$ (1,768)

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$ 17,560	$ 14,869
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	17,548	14,858
Fair value of plan assets	10,950	10,024
ABO less fair value of plan assets	6,598	4,834
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	17,471	14,796
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	17,461	14,788
Fair value of plan assets	10,899	9,976
ABO less fair value of plan assets	6,562	4,812
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)	1,324	1,385
Fair value of plan assets	244	239
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)	1,193	1,264
Fair value of plan assets	$ 244	$ 239

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other post-employment benefits, noncurrent liability	$ 18
Prior service costs	2
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other post-employment benefits, noncurrent liability	18
Prior service costs	$ 2

- Definition

This represents the noncurrent liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with other postretirement defined benefit plans (excluding pension plans).

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Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other post-employment benefits, noncurrent liability	$ 18
Prior service costs	2
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other post-employment benefits, noncurrent liability	18
Prior service costs	$ 2

- Definition

This represents the noncurrent liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with other postretirement defined benefit plans (excluding pension plans).

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Retirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 3	$ 3	$ 341
Interest cost	746	654	729
Expected return on assets	(786)	(720)	(676)
Curtailments		2	58
Settlements	4	(1)
Prior service cost	28	28	10
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	43	90	211
Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans	38	56	673
Defined contribution plans	546	328	218
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	584	384	891
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	2	3	341
Interest cost	742	654	729
Expected return on assets	(783)	(720)	(676)
Curtailments		2	58
Settlements	4	(1)
Prior service cost	28	28	10
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	43	90	211
Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans	36	56	673
Defined contribution plans	385	303	202
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	421	359	875
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	1		46
Interest cost	61	50	128
Expected return on assets	(19)	(16)	(17)
Curtailments			(124)
Prior service cost	(244)	(251)	(82)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	(8)	(9)	(9)
Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans	(209)	(226)	(58)
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	(209)	(226)	(58)
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost			46
Interest cost	55	50	128
Expected return on assets	(19)	(16)	(17)
Curtailments			(124)
Prior service cost	(240)	(251)	(82)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	(8)	(9)	(9)
Net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans	(212)	(226)	(58)
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	$ (212)	$ (226)	$ (58)

Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended								3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended								3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 12, 2012 Under Age 40 [Member]	Apr. 12, 2012 Age 40 to 49 [Member]	Apr. 12, 2012 Age 50 and Above [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Non-flight Crew [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Flight Attendants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 International Companies [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Unitized Mutual Funds [Member] International Companies [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Unitized Mutual Funds [Member] International Companies [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Pension Benefits [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 After April Twelve Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Flight Attendants [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Jan. 01, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Apr. 12, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Under Age 40 [Member]	Apr. 12, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Age 40 to 49 [Member]	Apr. 12, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Age 50 and Above [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Non-flight Crew [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Flight Attendants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] International Companies [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Unitized Mutual Funds [Member] International Companies [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Unitized Mutual Funds [Member] International Companies [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Pension Benefits [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Pension Benefits [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] After April Twelve Two Thousand Twelve [Member] Flight Attendants [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
The estimated net gain (loss) and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans														$ 111,000,000			$ 7,000,000																$ 111,000,000			$ 7,000,000
Defined benefit plan, expected long-term return on assets														8.00%	8.00%																		8.00%	8.00%
Annualized ten-year rate of return on plan assets														8.00%																			8.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations										17.00%	28.00%	27.00%																	17.00%	28.00%	27.00%
Required contributions		171,000,000																			170,000,000
Employer contributions														810,000,000	494,000,000			639,000,000			639,000,000												809,000,000	494,000,000
Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions until 2019		0																			0
Super Saver 401(k) Company Match								5.50%	5.50%																		5.50%	5.50%
Pilot Super Saver 401k Company Match			16.00%	14.00%																		16.00%	14.00%
Percentage of employer contributions receive					5.50%	6.75%	9.90%												3.00%					5.50%	6.75%	9.90%											3.00%
Maximum percentage of matching contributions of eligible earnings																			2.50%																		2.50%
Defined Benefit plan, assumptions used calculating net periodic benefit cost, change due to subsequent interim measurement													4.10%			3.80%																4.10%			3.80%
Defined benefit plans, actuarial loss at remeasurement	1,900,000,000																			1,900,000,000
Defined benefit plan, recognized net gain (loss) due to settlements and curtailments	1,800,000,000																			1,800,000,000
Recognized unamortized prior service cost	58,000,000																			58,000,000
Defined benefit plan, recognized net gain (loss) due to settlements and curtailments in years		8 years																			8 years
Retiree medical plan, net gain loss at remeasurement	124,000,000																			124,000,000
Recognized unamortized prior service cost - retiree medical	157,000,000																			157,000,000
Retiree medical plan, curtailment gain loss	$ (33,000,000)																			$ 33,000,000

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate	4.30%	5.10%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	5.10%	4.20%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate	4.30%	5.10%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	5.10%	4.20%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate	4.00%	4.71%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	4.74%	3.80%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate	4.00%	4.71%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	4.71%	3.80%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets by Asset Category (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Private Equity Partnerships [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 818	$ 848	$ 914
Private Equity Partnerships [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	818	848	914
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2	2
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2	2
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	10,986	10,057	9,065
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,293	5,805
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,873	3,402
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	820	850
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	10,935	10,009	9,065
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	6,242	5,757
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	3,873	3,402
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	820	850
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	332	360
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	332	360
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	332	360
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	332	360
Pension Benefits [Member] \| International Markets [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,943	2,908
Pension Benefits [Member] \| International Markets [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,943	2,908
Pension Benefits [Member] \| International Markets [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,943	2,908
Pension Benefits [Member] \| International Markets [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,943	2,908
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Large-Cap Companies [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,488	2,196
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Large-Cap Companies [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,488	2,196
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Large-Cap Companies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,488	2,196
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Large-Cap Companies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,488	2,196
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Mid-Cap Companies [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	362	227
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Mid-Cap Companies [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	362	227
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Mid-Cap Companies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	362	227
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Mid-Cap Companies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	362	227
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Small-Cap Companies [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21	18
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Small-Cap Companies [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21	18
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Small-Cap Companies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21	18
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Small-Cap Companies [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	21	18
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Mutual Funds [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	51	48
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Mutual Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	51	48
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Corporate Bonds [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,384	2,067
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Corporate Bonds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,384	2,067
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Corporate Bonds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,384	2,067
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Corporate Bonds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2,384	2,067
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Government Securities [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,184	1,035
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Government Securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,184	1,035
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Government Securities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,184	1,035
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Government Securities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	1,184	1,035
Pension Benefits [Member] \| U.S. Municipal Securities [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	65	55
Pension Benefits [Member] \| U.S. Municipal Securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	65	55
Pension Benefits [Member] \| U.S. Municipal Securities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	65	55
Pension Benefits [Member] \| U.S. Municipal Securities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	65	55
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Private Equity Partnerships [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	818	848
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Private Equity Partnerships [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	818	848
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Private Equity Partnerships [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	818	848
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Private Equity Partnerships [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	818	848
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Common/Collective and 103-12 Investment Trusts [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	240	245
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Common/Collective and 103-12 Investment Trusts [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	240	245
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Common/Collective and 103-12 Investment Trusts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	240	245
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Common/Collective and 103-12 Investment Trusts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	240	245
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	2
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Dividend and Interest Receivable [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52	51
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Dividend and Interest Receivable [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52	51
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Dividend and Interest Receivable [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52	51
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Dividend and Interest Receivable [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	52	51
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Due to/from Brokers for Sale of Securities - Net [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	39	(10)
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Due to/from Brokers for Sale of Securities - Net [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	39	(10)
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Due to/from Brokers for Sale of Securities - Net [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	39	(10)
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Due to/from Brokers for Sale of Securities - Net [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	39	(10)
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Other Assets - Net [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5	7
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Other Assets - Net [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5	7
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Other Assets - Net [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	5	7
Pension Benefits [Member] \| Other Assets - Net [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 5	$ 7

Retirement Benefits - Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 Private Equity Partnerships [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Private Equity Partnerships [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Private Equity Partnerships [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Private Equity Partnerships [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	$ 848	$ 914	$ 848	$ 914	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(38)	(21)	(38)	(21)
Relating to assets sold during the period	158	99	158	99
Purchases	148	85	148	85
Sales	(298)	(229)	(298)	(229)
Ending balance at December 31	$ 818	$ 848	$ 818	$ 848	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2

Retirement Benefits - Fair Values of Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets by Asset Category (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 244	$ 239
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	4
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	242	235
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	244	239
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	4
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	242	235
Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	4
Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	4
Money Market Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	4
Money Market Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	2	4
Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	242	235
Mutual Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	242	235
Mutual Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	242	235
Mutual Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 242	$ 235

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	5.25%	6.50%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.55%	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2023	2018
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	5.00%	6.50%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50%	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2023	2018

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost, 1% Increase	$ 3
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014, 1% Increase	65
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost, 1% Decrease	(3)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014, 1% Decrease	(65)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost, 1% Increase	2
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014, 1% Increase	48
Impact on 2014 service and interest cost, 1% Decrease	(2)
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2014, 1% Decrease	$ (51)

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Expected Future Service Benefit Payments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2015	$ 645
2016	667
2017	699
2018	735
2019	776
2020-2024	4,535
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2015	643
2016	664
2017	696
2018	732
2019	773
2020-2024	4,515
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2015	117
2016	111
2017	106
2018	100
2019	95
2020-2024	414
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
2015	108
2016	102
2017	97
2018	91
2019	87
2020-2024	$ 374

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		$ (2,857)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax	538
Balance, net of tax		(2,032)	(2,980)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax		(2,687)	1,057
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		160	(109)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(2,527)	948
Balance, net of tax	(2,032)	(4,559)	(2,032)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(2,821)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax	538
Balance, net of tax		(2,152)	(3,088)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax		(2,654)	1,045
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		161	(109)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(2,493)	936
Balance, net of tax	(2,152)	(4,645)	(2,152)
Pension and Retiree Medical Liability [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, before tax		(887)	(2,322)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before tax		(2,633)	1,577
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(163)	(142)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(2,796)	1,435
Balance, before tax	(887)	(3,683)	(887)
Pension and Retiree Medical Liability [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, before tax		(899)	(2,322)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before tax		(2,602)	1,565
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(159)	(142)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(2,761)	1,423
Balance, before tax	(899)	(3,660)	(899)
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, before tax		(2)	(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(3)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(3)	(1)
Balance, before tax	(2)	(5)	(2)
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, before tax		1	2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(4)	(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(4)	(1)
Balance, before tax	1	(3)	1
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, before tax		67	15
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before tax		(54)	18
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(4)	34
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(58)	52
Balance, before tax	67	9	67
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, before tax		65	13
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before tax		(52)	18
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax		(4)	34
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax		(56)	52
Balance, before tax	65	9	65
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, tax		(1,210)	(672)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, tax			(538)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), tax		330
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax		330	(538)
Balance, tax	(1,210)	(880)	(1,210)
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, tax		(1,319)	(781)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, tax			(538)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), tax		328
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax		328	(538)
Balance, tax	$ (1,319)	$ (991)	$ (1,319)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	$ 330
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			160	(108)
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation		538
Non-cash tax provision		538
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	328		328
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			161	(108)
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation		538
Non-cash tax provision		538
Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	330		330
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	330
Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	328		328
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 328

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Schedule of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014 Aircraft
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	116
2016	104
2017	81
2018	59
2019	51
2020 and Thereafter	100
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	511
Airbus A320 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	42
2016	25
2017	20
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	87
Airbus A320 Neo [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2017	10
2018	25
2019	25
2020 and Thereafter	40
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	100
Airbus A350 XWB [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2017	6
2018	10
2019	6
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	22
Boeing 737 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	18
2016	20
2017	20
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	58
Boeing 737 MAX [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2017	3
2018	17
2019	20
2020 and Thereafter	60
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	100
Boeing 777-300 ER [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	2
2016	2
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	4
Boeing 787 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	12
2016	13
2017	10
2018	7
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	42
Bombardier CRJ900 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	18
2016	20
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	38
Embraer ERJ175 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	24
2016	24
2017	12
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	60
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	104
2016	104
2017	75
2018	49
2019	45
2020 and Thereafter	100
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	477
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Airbus A320 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	30
2016	25
2017	20
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	75
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Airbus A320 Neo [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2017	10
2018	25
2019	25
2020 and Thereafter	40
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	100
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 737 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	18
2016	20
2017	20
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	58
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 737 MAX [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2017	3
2018	17
2019	20
2020 and Thereafter	60
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	100
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 777-300 ER [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	2
2016	2
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	4
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 787 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	12
2016	13
2017	10
2018	7
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	42
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Bombardier CRJ900 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	18
2016	20
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	38
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Embraer ERJ175 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	24
2016	24
2017	12
Total aircraft acquisition commitment future minimum quantity required	60

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Long-term Purchase Commitments (Detail) (Payments for Aircraft Commitments and Certain Engines [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	$ 5,110
2016	4,978
2017	4,937
2018	4,291
2019	3,242
2020 and Thereafter	5,651
Total unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	28,209
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2015	4,586
2016	4,856
2017	4,165
2018	3,241
2019	2,654
2020 and Thereafter	5,651
Total unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	$ 25,153

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended				1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014 Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 09, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014 Airbus A320 Family [Member] Aircraft	Apr. 30, 2014 Airbus A320 Neo [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 Bombardier CRJ900 [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 Catastrophic Liability [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 US Airways Group [Member] Guarantee Obligations [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Apr. 30, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Airbus A320 Family [Member] Aircraft	Apr. 30, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Airbus A320 Neo [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Bombardier CRJ900 [Member] Aircraft	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Catastrophic Liability [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Jul. 01, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Feb. 28, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Feb. 10, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Feb. 28, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Feb. 10, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Non-Pension, Post-Employee Benefits (OPEB) Matter [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Non-Pension, Post-Employee Benefits (OPEB) Matter [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Apr. 01, 2014 US Airways Sabre Matter [Member] Claim	Sep. 30, 2011 US Airways Sabre Matter [Member] Claim	Dec. 31, 2014 Minimum [Member] Air Transportation Equipment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Minimum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Air Transportation Equipment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Maximum [Member] Air Transportation Equipment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Maximum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Air Transportation Equipment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revenue Bonds [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Revenue Bonds [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Secured Debt Member] Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Secured Debt Member] US Airways Group [Member] Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts purchased								62																62
Number of aircrafts to be acquired									30	24															30	24
Number of aircrafts available for purchase										40																40
Capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers, expiration dates description				2015-2027																2016-2027
Number of aircraft operating under operating leases				477																245
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, remaining term of contract																																								1 month	1 month	13 years	13 years
Operating leases, rent expense				$ 2,800,000,000	$ 1,700,000,000	$ 1,400,000,000														$ 1,800,000,000	$ 1,600,000,000	$ 1,400,000,000
Number of aircraft owned through financing under EETC				214																135
Number of aircraft operating leased under trusts				138																32
EETC Carrying Value																																												7,000,000,000	4,300,000,000
Operating leases future minimum payments due leased under trusts																																														2,100,000,000	269,000,000
Operating lease future payments to repurchase bonds																																														449,000,000	449,000,000
Disputed Claims Reserve				755,000,000																755,000,000
Number of days after effective date holders of claims are eligible to receive shares	180 days	180 days															180 days	180 days
Shares released from restriction and issued													2.9																2.9			0.8		0.8
Stock repurchased												0.1	0.4	23.4														0.1	0.4			0.1		0.1
Aggregate stock repurchase price												2,000,000	19,000,000	1,000,000,000														2,000,000	19,000,000			4,000,000		4,000,000
Shares reserved for future issuance							30.4							26.8	0.7								30.4							26.8	0.7		0.8		0.8
Potential loss																																				212,000,000	212,000,000
Number of counts allowed to proceed (claims)																																							2
Number of complaints filed (claims)																																						4
Guarantor obligations, current carrying value					90,000,000											22,000,000					90,000,000
Amount required to be paid under guarantee				100,000,000																100,000,000																												1,100,000,000	1,600,000,000	1,600,000,000
Benefit from settlement of commercial dispute			280,000,000																280,000,000
Deferred credits and other liabilities				$ 70,000,000							$ 974,000,000									$ 70,000,000							$ 974,000,000

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Facility Construction or Improvement Contracts [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	$ 166
2016	6
Total	172
Facility Construction or Improvement Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	166
2016	6
Total	172
Information Technology Contracts [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	183
2016	143
2017	115
2018	96
2019	79
2020 and Thereafter	1
Total	617
Information Technology Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	179
2016	139
2017	112
2018	96
2019	79
2020 and Thereafter	1
Total	606
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	1,584
2016	1,616
2017	1,479
2018	1,197
2019	1,066
2020 and Thereafter	3,102
Total	10,044
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	502
2016	592
2017	463
2018	446
2019	430
2020 and Thereafter	2,242
Total	$ 4,675

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Obligations Related to Aircraft to Be Leased [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	$ 492
2016	446
2017	382
2018	316
2019	283
2020 and Thereafter	883
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2015	173
2016	171
2017	111
2018	107
2019	107
2020 and Thereafter	$ 665

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	$ 2,110
2016	1,917
2017	1,809
2018	1,558
2019	1,399
2020 and Thereafter	5,721
Total	14,514
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	1,391
2016	1,293
2017	1,240
2018	1,141
2019	1,069
2020 and Thereafter	4,939
Total	$ 11,073

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$ 5,495	$ 864
Acquisition of US Airways, net		4,386
Capital lease obligations	747
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	814	713	485
Income taxes paid	7	12	6
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	5,131	833
Capital lease obligations	747
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	525	706	498
Income taxes paid	$ 2	$ 7	$ 5

- Definition

The net book value of a nonmonetary asset transferred or exchanged in connection with the acquisition of a business or asset in a noncash transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are assets and liabilities that will not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the future.

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Operating Segments and Related Disclosures - Operating Revenues by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	$ 42,650	$ 26,743	$ 24,855
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	27,141	25,760	24,825
DOT Domestic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	28,568	15,376	14,287
DOT Domestic [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	15,873	14,603	14,257
DOT Latin America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	6,964	6,288	5,813
DOT Latin America [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	6,034	6,197	5,813
DOT Atlantic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	5,652	3,756	3,411
DOT Atlantic [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	3,768	3,638	3,411
DOT Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	1,466	1,323	1,344
DOT Pacific [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	$ 1,466	$ 1,322	$ 1,344

Share Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended										0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			12 Months Ended																		1 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014 Financials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Financials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Special Item, Net [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Special Item, Net [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Special Item, Net [Member] Financials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Special Item, Net [Member] Financials [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Salaries, wages and benefits [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] 2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] Company Emerges from Bankruptcy [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] 2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] One Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] 2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] Two Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] Company Emerges from Bankruptcy [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] One Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] Two Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] Minimum [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] Minimum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] Maximum [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] Maximum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Minimum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Maximum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Cash-Settled RSU [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Cash-Settled RSU [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Cash-Settled RSU [Member] Maximum [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Cash-Settled RSU [Member] Maximum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] 2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Maximum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Maximum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Maximum [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares available for grant under 2013 Plan		40											40
Stock split, conversion ratio		1											1
Fair value of outstanding awards	$ 141,000,000											$ 141,000,000
Total stock-based compensation costs		381,000,000	92,000,000	29,000,000	250,000,000	65,000,000	224,000,000	42,000,000	155,000,000	37,000,000	26,000,000
Award vesting percentage														33.333%	33.333%	33.333%			33.333%	33.333%	33.333%
Restricted shares vesting condition description																	Each restricted stock unit award granted will vest, subject to the executive's continued employment, with respect to (i) 50% of the restricted stock units on December 16, 2015; (ii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the earlier to occur of (a) December 16, 2015, if the Company is issued a Single Operating Certificate prior to or on that date or (b) the date on which the Company is issued a Single Operating Certificate, provided that such date is prior to or on December 9, 2016; and (iii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the date the board of directors or compensation committee of the board of directors determines that the Company has achieved at least $1 billion in net synergies with respect to fiscal year 2015 or 2016.					Each restricted stock unit award granted will vest, subject to the executive's continued employment, with respect to (i) 50% of the restricted stock units on December 16, 2015; (ii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the earlier to occur of (a) December 16, 2015, if AAG is issued a Single Operating Certificate prior to or on that date or (b) the date on which AAG is issued a Single Operating Certificate, provided that such date is prior to or on December 9,2016; and (iii) 25% of the restricted stock units on the date the board of directors or compensation committee of the board of directors determines that AAG has achieved at least $1 billion in net synergies with respect to fiscal year 2015 or 2016.
Directors compensation target																	1,000,000,000					1,000,000,000
Vesting period																								2 years	2 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Total unrecognized compensation costs																	308,000,000					308,000,000												8,000,000	8,000,000			4,000,000	4,000,000		1,000,000		1,000,000
Cost expected to be recognized over a weighted average period																	1 year					1 year												1 year	1 year			3 months 18 days	3 months 18 days
Total fair value of RSUs vested																	154,000,000	31,000,000				154,000,000	31,000,000
Liability for cash-settled awards																																		6,000,000	6,000,000			76,000,000	76,000,000
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested																																		12,000,000	12,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	42,000,000		1,000,000		1,000,000	42,000,000
Range of contractual expiration period for stock-based awards																														7 years	7 years	10 years	10 years
Total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised																																						$ 105,000,000	$ 105,000,000	$ 1,000,000		$ 500,000
Weighted average fair value per share of outstanding awards																																						$ 47.29	$ 47.29

Share Based Compensation - Schedule of RSUs Award Activity (Detail) (2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member], Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Beginning Balance	23,879,000
Number of Shares, Granted	3,467,000	22,101,000
Number of Shares, Assumed from acquisition		3,164,000
Number of Shares, Vested and released	(4,193,000)	(1,386,000)
Number of Shares, Forfeited	(1,811,000)
Number of Shares, Ending balance	21,342,000	23,879,000
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 24.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 37.07	$ 24.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Assumed from acquisition		$ 22.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested and released	$ 23.84	$ 24.58
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 25.10
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 26.43	$ 24.33
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Beginning Balance	23,879,000
Number of Shares, Granted	3,467,000	22,101,000
Number of Shares, Assumed from acquisition		3,164,000
Number of Shares, Vested and released	(4,193,000)	(1,386,000)
Number of Shares, Forfeited	(1,811,000)
Number of Shares, Ending balance	21,342,000	23,879,000
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance	$ 24.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 37.07	$ 24.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Assumed from acquisition		$ 22.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested and released	$ 23.84	$ 24.58
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 25.10
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 26.43	$ 24.33

Share Based Compensation - Cash-Settled RSU Award Activity for All Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Cash-Settled RSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 25.25
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 40.93	$ 24.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Assumed from acquisition		$ 22.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested and released	$ 34.54	$ 25.25
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 34.75
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 53.63	$ 25.25
2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member] \| Cash Settled RSUs (CRSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Beginning Balance	626,000
Number of Shares, Granted	50,000	309,000
Number of Shares, Assumed from acquisition		320,000
Number of Shares, Vested and released	(341,000)	(3,000)
Number of Shares, Forfeited	(74,000)
Number of Shares, Ending balance	261,000	626,000
2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member] \| Cash Settled RSUs (CRSUs) [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares, Beginning Balance	626,000
Number of Shares, Granted	50,000	309,000
Number of Shares, Assumed from acquisition		320,000
Number of Shares, Vested and released	(341,000)	(3,000)
Number of Shares, Forfeited	(74,000)
Number of Shares, Ending balance	261,000	626,000
2013 Plan, Equity Incentive Awards [Member] \| Cash-Settled RSU [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 25.25
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$ 40.93	$ 24.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Assumed from acquisition		$ 22.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested and released	$ 34.54	$ 25.25
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 33.52
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 53.63	$ 25.25

Share Based Compensation - Stock Option and Stock-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans (Detail) (Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member], USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options and CSARs , Beginning Balance	11,200	11,158
Stock Options and SARS, Granted	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Exercised	(42)	(4,109)
Stock Options and SARS, Forfeited	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Expired		(42)
Stock Options and CSARs, Ending Balance	11,158	7,007
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance	$ 12.84	$ 12.84
Stock Options and SARS, Vested or expected to vest		7,006
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$ 0	$ 0
Stock Options and SARS, Exercisable		6,052
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 14.42	$ 10.74
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired		$ 41.73
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance	$ 12.84	$ 13.90
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest		$ 13.90
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable		$ 14.83
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		2 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		2 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		2 years 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		$ 278
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		278
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		235
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options and CSARs , Beginning Balance	11,200	11,158
Stock Options and SARS, Granted	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Exercised	(42)	(4,109)
Stock Options and SARS, Forfeited	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Expired		(42)
Stock Options and CSARs, Ending Balance	11,158	7,007
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance	$ 12.84	$ 12.84
Stock Options and SARS, Vested or expected to vest		7,006
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$ 0	$ 0
Stock Options and SARS, Exercisable		6,052
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 14.42	$ 10.74
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired		$ 41.73
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance	$ 12.84	$ 13.90
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest		$ 13.90
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable		$ 14.83
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		2 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		2 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		2 years 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		278
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		278
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		$ 235

Share Based Compensation - Cash-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans (Detail) (Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member], USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options and CSARs , Beginning Balance	2,888	2,865
Stock Options and CSARs, Granted	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercised	(23)	(1,254)
Stock Options and CSARs, Forfeited	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Expired	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Ending Balance	2,865	1,611
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance	$ 6.25	$ 6.26
Stock Options and CSARs, Vested or expected to vest		1,611
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$ 0	$ 0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercisable		1,610
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 5.10	$ 6.18
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance	$ 6.26	$ 6.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest		$ 6.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable		$ 6.33
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		2 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		$ 76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		76
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options and CSARs , Beginning Balance	2,888	2,865
Stock Options and CSARs, Granted	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercised	(23)	(1,254)
Stock Options and CSARs, Forfeited	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Expired	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Ending Balance	2,865	1,611
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance	$ 6.25	$ 6.26
Stock Options and CSARs, Vested or expected to vest		1,611
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$ 0	$ 0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercisable		1,610
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 5.10	$ 6.18
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance	$ 6.26	$ 6.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest		$ 6.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable		$ 6.33
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		2 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		$ 76

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - Components of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Obsolescence of Inventories [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 547	$ 546	$ 575
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	142	24	20
Write-offs (net of recoveries)	(4)	(23)	(49)
Sales, retirements and transfers	(12)
Balance at end of year	673	547	546
Allowance for Obsolescence of Inventories [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	502	503	530
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	108	20	18
Write-offs (net of recoveries)		(21)	(45)
Sales, retirements and transfers	1
Balance at end of year	611	502	503
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	41	44	52
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	6	3	3
Write-offs (net of recoveries)	(30)	(6)	(11)
Balance at end of year	17	41	44
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	40	43	51
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts		2	3
Write-offs (net of recoveries)	(29)	(5)	(11)
Balance at end of year	11	40	43
Reserves for Environmental Remediation Costs [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	11	13	14
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts		2	(1)
Payments	(1)	(1)
Write-offs (net of recoveries)		(3)
Balance at end of year	10	11	13
Reserves for Environmental Remediation Costs [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	11	13	14
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts		2	(1)
Payments	(1)	(1)
Write-offs (net of recoveries)		(3)
Balance at end of year	$ 10	$ 11	$ 13

Quarterly Financial Data - Summarized Financial Data (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	$ 10,160	$ 11,139	$ 11,355	$ 9,995	$ 7,367	$ 6,828	$ 6,449	$ 6,098	$ 42,650
Operating expenses	9,300	9,879	9,956	9,265	7,252	6,127	5,937	6,027	38,401	25,344	24,707
Operating income (loss)	860	1,260	1,399	730	115	701	512	71	4,249	1,399	148
Net income (loss)	597	942	864	480	(2,000)	289	220	(341)	2,882	(1,834)	(1,876)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.84	$ 1.31	$ 1.20	$ 0.66	$ (5.38)	$ 1.16	$ 0.88	$ (1.37)	$ 4.02	$ (6.54)	$ (7.52)
Diluted	$ 0.82	$ 1.28	$ 1.17	$ 0.65	$ (5.38)	$ 1.02	$ 0.79	$ (1.37)	$ 3.93	$ (6.54)	$ (7.52)
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic	706,185	719,067	720,600	723,971	372,055	249,719	249,588	249,491	717,456	280,213	249,490
Diluted	724,767	735,196	734,767	741,335	372,055	289,036	288,511	249,491	734,016	280,213	249,490
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	6,464	7,055	7,153	6,469	6,422	6,816	6,437	6,085	27,141
Operating expenses	6,120	6,357	6,435	5,891	6,141	6,130	5,936	6,019	24,803	24,226	24,743
Operating income (loss)	344	698	718	578	281	686	501	66	2,338	1,534	82
Net income (loss)	$ 179	$ 465	$ 265	$ 401	$ (1,791)	$ 290	$ 228	$ (253)	$ 1,310	$ (1,526)	$ (1,926)

Quarterly Financial Data - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special items, net	$ 507	$ 2,400	$ 800	$ 559	$ 386
Merger integration expenses	280	393
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	116		116
Asset impairments charges	70
Labor contract charges	24		8,508	5,460	6,217
Nonoperating special items, net	31
Gain on the sale of spare parts	8
Non-cash deferred income tax provision	6		16
Reorganization items		2,200		2,655	2,208
Labor-related deemed claim		1,700	1,500	1,733
Non-cash charge related to additional valuation allowance		214		214
Post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations		20
Non-cash income tax benefit		538
Gain related to sale of LGA slots		67
Other revenue special item, net			4,651	2,709	2,523
Special Item, Net [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other revenue special item, net		31		(31)
Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				107
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special items, net	406	2,100	507	282	386
Merger integration expenses	195	110
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	116		116
Asset impairments charges	70
Labor contract charges			5,662	5,267	6,208
Nonoperating special items, net	31
Non-cash deferred income tax provision	6		14
Reorganization items		2,200		2,640	2,179
Labor-related deemed claim		1,700	1,500	1,733
Non-cash charge related to additional valuation allowance		214		214
Post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations		20
Non-cash income tax benefit		538
Gain related to sale of LGA slots		67
Other revenue special item, net			3,168	2,563	2,493
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Special Item, Net [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other revenue special item, net		31		(31)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				107
Aircraft [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed		33
Aircraft [Member] \| Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		107
Aircraft [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed		33
Aircraft [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 107

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured Debt [Member] Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage	7.25%	6.125%	5.50%
Principal amount			$ 750,000,000

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger									$ 30,802	$ 20,218	$ 18,743
Regional passenger									6,322	3,131	2,914
Cargo									875	685	675
Other									4,651	2,709	2,523
Total operating revenues	10,160	11,139	11,355	9,995	7,367	6,828	6,449	6,098	42,650
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									10,592	7,839	7,705
Salaries, wages and benefits	24								8,508	5,460	6,217
Regional expenses									6,516	3,326	3,028
Maintenance, materials and repairs									2,051	1,260	1,158
Other rent and landing fees									1,727	1,152	1,083
Aircraft rent									1,250	768	553
Selling expenses									1,544
Depreciation and amortization									1,295	853	845
Special items, net	507				2,400				800	559	386
Other									4,118	2,969	2,674
Total operating expenses	9,300	9,879	9,956	9,265	7,252	6,127	5,937	6,027	38,401	25,344	24,707
Operating income	860	1,260	1,399	730	115	701	512	71	4,249	1,399	148
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									31	20	26
Interest expense, net									(887)	(856)	(632)
Other, net									(181)	(88)	221
Total nonoperating expense, net									(1,037)	(924)	(385)
Income (loss) before income taxes									3,212	(2,180)	(2,445)
Income tax provision (benefit)									330	(346)	(569)
Net income (loss)	597	942	864	480	(2,000)	289	220	(341)	2,882	(1,834)	(1,876)
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Operating expenses:
Special items, net									18
Other									5
Total operating expenses									23
Operating income									(23)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									9
Interest expense, net									(15)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									2,919
Total nonoperating expense, net									2,913
Income (loss) before income taxes									2,890
Income tax provision (benefit)									8
Net income (loss)									2,882
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger									20,345	19,594	18,743
Regional passenger									2,911	2,927	2,914
Cargo									717	676	675
Other									3,168	2,563	2,493
Total operating revenues	6,464	7,055	7,153	6,469	6,422	6,816	6,437	6,085	27,141
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									7,190	7,628	7,705
Salaries, wages and benefits									5,662	5,267	6,208
Regional expenses									3,113	3,074	3,049
Maintenance, materials and repairs									1,334	1,222	1,158
Other rent and landing fees									1,145	1,117	1,083
Aircraft rent									860	743	554
Selling expenses									1,091
Depreciation and amortization									896	830	845
Special items, net	406				2,100				507	282	386
Other									3,005	2,935	2,696
Total operating expenses	6,120	6,357	6,435	5,891	6,141	6,130	5,936	6,019	24,803	24,226	24,743
Operating income	344	698	718	578	281	686	501	66	2,338	1,534	82
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									25	20	25
Interest expense, net									(581)	(710)	(646)
Other, net									(153)	(84)	223
Total nonoperating expense, net									(709)	(774)	(398)
Income (loss) before income taxes									1,629	(1,880)	(2,495)
Income tax provision (benefit)									319	(354)	(569)
Net income (loss)	179	465	265	401	(1,791)	290	228	(253)	1,310	(1,526)	(1,926)
US Airways Group [Member]
Operating expenses:
Other									1
Total operating expenses									1
Operating income									(1)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest expense, net									(36)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									1,480
Other, net									(53)
Total nonoperating expense, net									1,391
Income (loss) before income taxes									1,390
Income tax provision (benefit)									(1)
Net income (loss)									1,391
US Airways [Member]
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger									10,457
Regional passenger									3,411
Cargo									158
Other									1,600
Total operating revenues									15,626
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									3,401
Salaries, wages and benefits									2,837
Regional expenses									3,452
Maintenance, materials and repairs									717
Other rent and landing fees									582
Aircraft rent									394
Selling expenses									453
Depreciation and amortization									405
Special items, net									276
Other									1,181
Total operating expenses									13,698
Operating income									1,928
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									7
Interest expense, net									(266)
Other, net									(30)
Total nonoperating expense, net									(289)
Income (loss) before income taxes									1,639
Income tax provision (benefit)									157
Net income (loss)									1,482
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Operating revenues:
Other									3,278
Total operating revenues									3,278
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									1
Salaries, wages and benefits									782
Maintenance, materials and repairs									352
Other rent and landing fees									32
Aircraft rent									94
Depreciation and amortization									40
Special items, net									18
Other									1,951
Total operating expenses									3,270
Operating income									8
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									2
Interest expense, net									(1)
Other, net									2
Total nonoperating expense, net									3
Income (loss) before income taxes									11
Income tax provision (benefit)									16
Net income (loss)									(5)
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Operating revenues:
Other									(3,395)
Total operating revenues									(3,395)
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits									(773)
Regional expenses									(49)
Maintenance, materials and repairs									(352)
Other rent and landing fees									(32)
Aircraft rent									(98)
Depreciation and amortization									(46)
Special items, net									(19)
Other									(2,025)
Total operating expenses									(3,394)
Operating income									(1)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									(12)
Interest expense, net									12
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(4,399)
Other, net									53
Total nonoperating expense, net									(4,346)
Income (loss) before income taxes									(4,347)
Income tax provision (benefit)									(169)
Net income (loss)									$ (4,178)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 597	$ 942	$ 864	$ 480	$ (2,000)	$ 289	$ 220	$ (341)	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)	$ (1,876)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost									(163)	(142)	130
Current year change									(2,633)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value									(54)
Reclassification into earnings									(4)	34	(3)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(3)	(1)	3
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax									(2,857)
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)									(330)	538	569
Comprehensive income (loss)									355	(886)	(892)
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									2,882
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value									(2)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax									(1)
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)									(2)
Comprehensive income (loss)									2,883
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	179	465	265	401	(1,791)	290	228	(253)	1,310	(1,526)	(1,926)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost									(159)	(142)	130
Current year change									(2,602)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value									(52)
Reclassification into earnings									(4)	34	(3)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(4)	(1)	6
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax									(2,821)
Non-cash tax provision (benefit)									(328)	538	569
Comprehensive income (loss)									(1,183)	(590)	(939)
US Airways Group [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									1,391
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Comprehensive income (loss)									1,391
US Airways [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									1,482
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost									(4)
Current year change									(19)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax									(23)
Comprehensive income (loss)									1,459
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Current year change									(12)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax									(12)
Comprehensive income (loss)									(17)
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									(4,178)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Comprehensive income (loss)									$ (4,178)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets
Cash	$ 994	$ 1,140		$ 480	$ 283
Short-term investments	6,309	8,111
Restricted cash and short-term investments	774	1,035
Accounts receivable, net	1,771	1,560
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	1,004	1,012
Prepaid expenses and other	1,260	1,465
Total current assets	12,112	14,323
Operating property and equipment	23,084	19,259
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,086	4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,240
Other assets	2,244	2,299
Total other assets	8,575	8,696
Total assets	43,771	42,278
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,708	1,446
Accounts payable	1,377	1,368
Air traffic liability	4,252
Frequent flyer liability	2,807	3,005
Other accrued liabilities	3,291
Total current liabilities	13,435	13,806
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	16,196	15,353
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,562	5,828
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	325	5,928
Other liabilities	4,232
Total noncurrent liabilities	28,315	31,203
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Common stock	7	5
Additional paid-in capital	15,135	10,592
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,559)	(2,032)		(2,980)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(8,562)	(11,296)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	2,021	(2,731)		(7,987)	(7,111)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	43,771	42,278
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Current assets
Cash	1	1
Receivables from related parties, net	1,893
Total current assets	1,894
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries	847
Other assets	53
Total other assets	900
Total assets	2,794
Current liabilities
Other accrued liabilities	14
Total current liabilities	14
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	758
Other liabilities	1
Total noncurrent liabilities	759
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Common stock	7
Additional paid-in capital	15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,559)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(8,562)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	2,021
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	2,794
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Current assets
Cash	785	829		474	280
Short-term investments	3,290	5,162
Restricted cash and short-term investments	650	702
Accounts receivable, net	1,445	1,186
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	625	620
Prepaid expenses and other	462	702
Total current assets	7,257	9,201
Operating property and equipment	16,299	13,469
Other assets
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	815
Other assets	1,921	2,130
Total other assets	2,736	2,942
Total assets	26,292	25,612
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,230	957
Accounts payable	1,029	1,013
Payables to related parties, net	2,563	2,807
Air traffic liability	2,989
Frequent flyer liability	1,823	1,760
Other accrued liabilities	1,886
Total current liabilities	11,520	11,919
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	10,004	9,852
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,400	5,693
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	325	5,424
Other liabilities	2,615
Total noncurrent liabilities	20,344	23,353
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capital	10,632	5,361
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,645)	(2,152)		(3,088)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(11,559)	(12,869)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	(5,572)	(9,660)		(9,962)	(9,037)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	26,292	25,612
US Airways Group [Member]
Current assets
Cash	2
Receivables from related parties, net	157
Total current assets	159
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries	6,870
Total other assets	6,870
Total assets	7,029
Current liabilities
Payables to related parties, net	634
Other accrued liabilities	3
Total current liabilities	637
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	524
Total noncurrent liabilities	524
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capital	4,703
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(16)
Retained earnings (deficit)	1,181
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	5,868
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	7,029
US Airways [Member]
Current assets
Cash	199	303
Short-term investments	3,016
Restricted cash and short-term investments	124
Accounts receivable, net	324
Receivables from related parties, net	933
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	294
Prepaid expenses and other	912
Total current assets	5,802
Operating property and equipment	6,506
Other assets
Goodwill	4,090
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	1,425
Other assets	267
Total other assets	5,782
Total assets	18,090
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	477
Accounts payable	287
Payables to related parties, net	73
Air traffic liability	1,263
Frequent flyer liability	984
Other accrued liabilities	1,253
Total current liabilities	4,337
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	4,945
Pension and postretirement benefits	122
Other liabilities	1,861
Total noncurrent liabilities	6,928
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capital	5,542
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(8)
Retained earnings (deficit)	1,291
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	6,825
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	18,090
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets
Cash	7	6
Short-term investments	3
Accounts receivable, net	15
Receivables from related parties, net	526
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	85
Prepaid expenses and other	41
Total current assets	677
Operating property and equipment	279
Other assets
Other assets	38
Total other assets	38
Total assets	994
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1
Accounts payable	61
Payables to related parties, net	239
Other accrued liabilities	138
Total current liabilities	439
Noncurrent liabilities
Pension and postretirement benefits	40
Other liabilities	317
Total noncurrent liabilities	357
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capital	199
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(12)
Retained earnings (deficit)	11
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	198
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	994
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Current assets
Accounts receivable, net	(13)
Receivables from related parties, net	(3,509)
Prepaid expenses and other	(155)
Total current assets	(3,677)
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries	(7,717)
Goodwill	1
Other assets	(35)
Total other assets	(7,751)
Total assets	(11,428)
Current liabilities
Payables to related parties, net	(3,509)
Other accrued liabilities	(3)
Total current liabilities	(3,512)
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	(35)
Other liabilities	(562)
Total noncurrent liabilities	(597)
Stockholders' equity (deficit)
Additional paid-in capital	(21,076)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	4,681
Retained earnings (deficit)	9,076
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	(7,319)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)	$ (11,428)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 3,080	$ 675	$ 1,285
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(5,311)	(3,114)	(1,888)
Purchases of short-term investments	(5,380)	(3,342)	(1,078)
Sales of short-term investments	7,179	2,161	1,384
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	261	147	(112)
Net proceeds from slot transaction	307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	33	128	123
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,911)	(3,814)	(1,571)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(3,132)	(2,926)	(1,288)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	3,302	5,134	268
Deferred financing costs	(106)	(120)	(6)
Sale-leaseback transactions	811	1,700	1,509
Exercise of stock options	10
Treasury stock repurchases	(1,062)
Dividend payment	(144)
Other financing activities	6	11
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(315)	3,799	483
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(146)	660	197
Cash at beginning of year	1,140	480	283
Cash at end of year	994	1,140	480
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	457
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	750
Deferred financing costs	(11)
Exercise of stock options	10
Treasury stock repurchases	(1,062)
Dividend payment	(144)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(457)
Cash at beginning of year	1
Cash at end of year	1
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,477	949	1,154
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(3,913)	(2,968)	(1,870)
Purchases of short-term investments	(3,270)	(3,342)	(1,067)
Sales of short-term investments	5,139	1,588	1,373
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	52	148	(112)
Net proceeds from slot transaction	299
Funds transferred to affiliates, net	(198)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2	115	124
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,889)	(4,459)	(1,552)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,343)	(2,628)	(1,288)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	1,993	4,850	268
Deferred financing costs	(93)	(115)	(6)
Sale-leaseback transactions	811	1,700	1,509
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		53	109
Other financing activities		5
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	368	3,865	592
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(44)	355	194
Cash at beginning of year	829	474	280
Cash at end of year	785	829	474
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	1
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in cash	1
Cash at beginning of year	1
Cash at end of year	2
US Airways [Member]
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,101
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(1,145)
Purchases of short-term investments	(2,110)
Sales of short-term investments	2,040
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	209
Net proceeds from slot transaction	8
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	18
Net cash used in investing activities	(980)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(612)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	559
Deferred financing costs	(2)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net	(176)
Other financing activities	6
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(225)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(104)
Cash at beginning of year	303
Cash at end of year	199
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Parent Company Only Financial Information [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	44
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(55)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	13
Net cash used in investing activities	(42)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	1
Cash at beginning of year	6
Cash at end of year	7
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(198)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net	198
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(176)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net	$ 176

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended							3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 23, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013	Oct. 22, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 Common Stock [Member]	Dec. 09, 2013 American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 31, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Nov. 04, 2014 American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Oct. 22, 2014 Dividend Declared [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Mar. 31, 2015 Secured Debt Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2015 Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Feb. 10, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Feb. 10, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Jan. 27, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Dividend Declared [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Secured Debt Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]	Jan. 01, 2015 Subsequent Event [Member] Secured Debt Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member] AAdvantage Loan [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayment of loan outstanding																			$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Early debt extinguishment gain											17,000,000	17,000,000
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 1,000,000,000												$ 2,000,000,000
Share repurchase program completion date	Dec. 31, 2015												Dec. 31, 2016
Dividends payable, per share										$ 0.10								$ 0.10
Dividends payable, record date				Nov. 03, 2014											Feb. 09, 2015
Dividends payable, declaration date				Oct. 22, 2014											Jan. 27, 2015
Dividends payable, payable date				Nov. 17, 2014											Feb. 23, 2015
Shares reserved for future issuance			30.4		26.8	0.7	30.4	26.8	0.7							0.8	0.8

Transactions with Related Parties - Summary of Net Payables to Related Parties (Detail) (American Airlines, Inc. [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net payables to related parties	$ 2,563	$ 2,807
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net payables to related parties	1,893	2,455
US Airways Group [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net payables to related parties	320
Envoy Aviation Group (1) and other subsidiaries [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net payables to related parties	$ 350	$ 352

- Definition

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of such liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

+ References+ Details

Debt - Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Secured Debt Member], Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member], US Airways Group [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 DesktopAppraisal PhysicalAppraisal
Secured Debt Member] \| Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| US Airways Group [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Frequency of annual physical appraisal	1
Frequency of annual desktop appraisal	1

Merger and Related Matters - Schedule of Pro-forma Impact of Merger (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 40,678	$ 38,897
Net Income	$ 2,526	$ 520

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Regional Expenses (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Regional Expenses [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased	$ 447
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased	$ 133

Retirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service costs	$ 14
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service costs	$ 14

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	62.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	72.00%
U.S. Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	20.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	35.00%
International Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	14.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	24.00%
Emerging Markets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	5.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	11.00%
Alternative Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	18.00%
Fixed Income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	28.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	38.00%
U.S. Long Duration [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	26.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	36.00%
Emerging Markets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	4.00%
Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	5.00%
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	5.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	62.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	72.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| U.S. Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	20.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	35.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| International Value [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	14.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	24.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Emerging Markets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	5.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	11.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Alternative Investments [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	18.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fixed Income [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	28.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	38.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| U.S. Long Duration [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	26.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	36.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Emerging Markets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	4.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Other [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	5.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum	0.00%
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum	5.00%

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Long-term Purchase Commitments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Equipment purchase deposits	$ 1,230	$ 1,077
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Equipment purchase deposits	$ 1,128	$ 847

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities and Deferred gains and credits	$ 269
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities and Deferred gains and credits	$ 231

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segment	1
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segment	1