Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 19, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
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		603,018,015
Entity Public Float			$ 27
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
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

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$ 29,037	$ 30,802	$ 20,218
Regional passenger	6,475	6,322	3,131
Cargo	760	875	685
Other	4,718	4,651	2,709
Total operating revenues	40,990	42,650	26,743
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	6,226	10,592	7,839
Salaries, wages and benefits	9,524	8,508	5,460
Regional expenses	5,983	6,516	3,326
Maintenance, materials and repairs	1,889	2,051	1,260
Other rent and landing fees	1,731	1,727	1,152
Aircraft rent	1,250	1,250	768
Selling expenses	1,394	1,544	1,158
Depreciation and amortization	1,364	1,295	853
Special items, net	1,051	800	559
Other	4,374	4,118	2,969
Total operating expenses	34,786	38,401	25,344
Operating income	6,204	4,249	1,399
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income	39	31	20
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(880)	(887)	(856)
Other, net	(747)	(181)	(88)
Total nonoperating expense, net	(1,588)	(1,037)	(924)
Income before reorganization items, net	4,616	3,212	475
Reorganization items, net			(2,655)
Income (loss) before income taxes	4,616	3,212	(2,180)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,994)	330	(346)
Net income (loss)	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 11.39	$ 4.02	$ (6.54)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 11.07	$ 3.93	$ (6.54)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic (in shares)	668,393	717,456	280,213
Diluted (in shares)	687,355	734,016	280,213
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.20
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$ 29,037	$ 30,802	$ 20,218
Regional passenger	6,475	6,322	3,131
Cargo	760	875	685
Other	4,812	4,764	2,667
Total operating revenues	41,084	42,763	26,701
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	6,226	10,592	7,839
Salaries, wages and benefits	9,514	8,499	5,452
Regional expenses	6,098	6,564	3,293
Maintenance, materials and repairs	1,889	2,051	1,260
Other rent and landing fees	1,731	1,727	1,152
Aircraft rent	1,250	1,250	768
Selling expenses	1,394	1,544	1,158
Depreciation and amortization	1,364	1,301	853
Special items, net	1,051	783	559
Other	4,378	4,186	3,007
Total operating expenses	34,895	38,497	25,341
Operating income	6,189	4,266	1,360
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income	49	32	20
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(796)	(847)	(727)
Other, net	(774)	(183)	(84)
Total nonoperating expense, net	(1,521)	(998)	(791)
Income before reorganization items, net	4,668	3,268	569
Reorganization items, net			(2,640)
Income (loss) before income taxes	4,668	3,268	(2,071)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(3,452)	320	(354)
Net income (loss)	$ 8,120	$ 2,948	$ (1,717)

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost	(108)	(163)	(142)
Current year change	(51)	(2,633)	1,577
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Current year change	(51)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value		(54)	18
Reclassification into earnings	(9)	(4)	34
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value		(54)	18
Reclassification into earnings	(9)	(4)	34
Unrealized loss on investments:
Net change in value	(5)	(3)	(1)
Unrealized loss on investments:
Net change in value	(5)	(3)	(1)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)		330	(538)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(173)	(2,527)	948
Total comprehensive income (loss)	7,437	355	(886)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Net income (loss)	8,120	2,948	(1,717)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost	(109)	(163)	(142)
Current year change	(51)	(2,621)	1,577
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value		(52)	18
Reclassification into earnings	(9)	(4)	34
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value		(52)	18
Reclassification into earnings	(9)	(4)	34
Unrealized loss on investments:
Net change in value	(6)	(4)	(1)
Unrealized loss on investments:
Net change in value	(6)	(4)	(1)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)		328	(538)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(175)	(2,516)	948
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 7,945	$ 432	$ (769)

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets
Cash	$ 390	$ 994
Short-term investments	5,864	6,309
Restricted cash and short-term investments	695	774
Accounts receivable, net	1,425	1,771
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	863	1,004
Prepaid expenses and other	748	898
Total current assets	9,985	11,750
Operating property and equipment
Flight equipment	33,185	28,213
Ground property and equipment	6,402	5,900
Equipment purchase deposits	1,067	1,230
Total property and equipment, at cost	40,654	35,343
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(13,144)	(12,259)
Total property and equipment, net	27,510	23,084
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,249	2,240
Deferred tax asset	2,477
Other assets	2,103	2,060
Total other assets	10,920	8,391
Total assets	48,415	43,225
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	2,231	1,677
Accounts payable	1,563	1,377
Accrued salaries and wages	1,205	1,194
Air traffic liability	3,747	4,252
Loyalty program liability	2,525	2,807
Other accrued liabilities	2,334	2,097
Total current liabilities	13,605	13,404
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	18,330	16,043
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,450	7,562
Deferred gains and credits, net	667	829
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	193	325
Other liabilities	2,535	3,041
Total noncurrent liabilities	$ 29,175	$ 27,800
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock	$ 6	$ 7
Additional paid-in capital	11,591	15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,732)	(4,559)
Accumulated deficit	(1,230)	(8,562)
Total stockholders' equity	5,635	2,021
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	48,415	43,225
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Current assets
Cash	364	984
Short-term investments	5,862	6,306
Restricted cash and short-term investments	695	774
Accounts receivable, net	1,420	1,769
Receivables from related parties, net	1,981
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	796	919
Prepaid expenses and other	740	885
Total current assets	11,858	11,637
Operating property and equipment
Flight equipment	32,838	27,852
Ground property and equipment	6,224	5,762
Equipment purchase deposits	1,067	1,230
Total property and equipment, at cost	40,129	34,844
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(12,893)	(12,039)
Total property and equipment, net	27,236	22,805
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,249	2,240
Deferred tax asset	2,932
Other assets	2,073	2,014
Total other assets	11,345	8,345
Total assets	50,439	42,787
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	2,234	1,678
Accounts payable	1,517	1,316
Accrued salaries and wages	1,156	1,126
Air traffic liability	3,747	4,252
Loyalty program liability	2,525	2,807
Payables to related parties, net		1,703
Other accrued liabilities	2,198	2,013
Total current liabilities	13,377	14,895
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	16,592	14,804
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,410	7,522
Deferred gains and credits, net	667	829
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	193	325
Other liabilities	2,502	3,006
Total noncurrent liabilities	$ 27,364	$ 26,486
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Additional paid-in capital	$ 16,521	$ 16,174
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,831)	(4,656)
Accumulated deficit	(1,992)	(10,112)
Total stockholders' equity	9,698	1,406
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 50,439	$ 42,787

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated amortization of intangibles	$ 502	$ 447
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	624,622,381	697,474,535
Common stock, shares outstanding	624,622,381	697,474,535
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated amortization of intangibles	$ 502	$ 447
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,609	1,513	1,020
Debt discount and lease amortization	(122)	(171)
Special items, non-cash	273	52	95
Pension and postretirement	(193)	(163)	(154)
Deferred income taxes	(3,014)	346	(324)
Share-based compensation	284	304	39
Reorganization items, non-cash			2,112
Interest expense, non-cash			181
Other, net	(12)	3	(76)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	352	(160)	(93)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets	(90)	(45)	(29)
Decrease in derivative collateral			1
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	173	110	71
Increase (decrease) in air traffic liability	(505)	(97)	150
Increase (decrease) in loyalty program liability	(295)	(229)	38
Contributions to pension plans	(6)	(810)	(494)
Increase (decrease) in other assets and liabilities	185	(455)	(28)
Net cash provided by operating activities	6,249	3,080	675
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(6,151)	(5,311)	(3,114)
Acquisition of US Airways			206
Purchases of short-term investments	(8,126)	(5,380)	(3,342)
Sales of short-term investments	8,517	7,179	2,161
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	79	261	147
Net proceeds from slot transaction		307
Proceeds from sale of an investment	52
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	35	33	128
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,594)	(2,911)	(3,814)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,153)	(3,132)	(2,926)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	5,009	3,302	5,134
Deferred financing costs	(87)	(106)	(120)
Sale-leaseback transactions	43	811	1,700
Exercise of stock options		10
Treasury stock repurchases	(3,846)	(1,062)
Dividend payments	(278)	(144)
Other financing activities	53	6	11
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,259)	(315)	3,799
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(604)	(146)	660
Cash at beginning of year	994	1,140	480
Cash at end of year	390	994	1,140
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	8,120	2,948	(1,717)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,560	1,469	1,003
Debt discount and lease amortization	(126)	(171)
Special items, non-cash	295	91	82
Pension and postretirement	(194)	(163)	(154)
Deferred income taxes	(3,467)	344	(324)
Share-based compensation	284	300	34
Reorganization items, non-cash			2,098
Interest expense, non-cash			45
Other, net	(21)	7	(77)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	354	(176)	(94)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets	(105)	(73)	1
Decrease in derivative collateral			1
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	214	74	83
Increase (decrease) in air traffic liability	(505)	(97)	150
Decrease in payables to related parties, net	(3,695)	(527)	(51)
Increase (decrease) in loyalty program liability	(295)	(229)	38
Contributions to pension plans	(6)	(809)	(494)
Increase (decrease) in other assets and liabilities	174	(410)	3
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,587	2,578	627
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(6,075)	(5,256)	(3,099)
Acquisition of US Airways			200
Purchases of short-term investments	(8,126)	(5,380)	(3,342)
Sales of short-term investments	8,517	7,179	2,159
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	79	261	147
Net proceeds from slot transaction		307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	26	20	115
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,579)	(2,869)	(3,820)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,153)	(2,955)	(2,925)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	4,509	2,552	5,134
Deferred financing costs	(80)	(95)	(120)
Sale-leaseback transactions	43	811	1,700
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates, net		(176)	53
Other financing activities	53	6	9
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,372	143	3,851
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(620)	(148)	658
Cash at beginning of year	984	1,132	474
Cash at end of year	$ 364	$ 984	$ 1,132

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member] American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ (7,987)	$ (9,962)	$ 254	$ 4,568	$ 4,469	$ (367)	$ (2,980)	$ (3,088)	$ (9,462)	$ (11,343)
Merger impact:
Issuance of new stock by AAG pursuant to Merger		5,431			5,431
Net income (loss)	(1,834)	(1,717)							(1,834)	(1,717)
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability	1,435	1,435					1,435	1,435
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	52	52					52	52
Reversal of 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	78		69	78
Intercompany equity transfer		824			824
Change in unrealized loss on investments	(1)	(1)					(1)	(1)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	(2,731)	(4,398)	5	10,592	10,802		(2,032)	(2,140)	(11,296)	(13,060)
Merger impact:
Net income (loss)	2,882	2,948							2,882	2,948
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability	(2,796)	(2,784)					(2,796)	(2,784)
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(58)	(56)					(58)	(56)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)	330	328					330	328
Cash tax withholding on shares issued	(110)			(110)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(1,000)		(1,000)	(1,000)
Dividends declared on common stock	(148)								(148)
US Airways Group convertible debt settled with cash	(154)			(154)
Issuance of 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	300		304	300
Intercompany equity transfer		5,072			5,072
Change in unrealized loss on investments	(3)	(4)					(3)	(4)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	2,021	1,406	7	15,135	16,174		(4,559)	(4,656)	(8,562)	(10,112)
Merger impact:
Net income (loss)	7,610	8,120							7,610	8,120
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability	(159)	(160)					(159)	(160)
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments	(9)	(9)					(9)	(9)
Cash tax withholding on shares issued	(306)			(306)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(3,586)		(1)	(3,585)
Dividends declared on common stock	(278)								(278)
Settlement of Single-dip unsecured claims held in distributed claims reserve	63			63
Share-based compensation expense	284	284		284	284
Intercompany equity transfer		63			63
Change in unrealized loss on investments	(5)	(6)					(5)	(6)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 5,635	$ 9,698	$ 6	$ 11,591	$ 16,521		$ (4,732)	$ (4,831)	$ (1,230)	$ (1,992)

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Purchase and retirement of common stock, shares	85,141,691	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 (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40	$ 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	12,289,537	5,701,776
Issuance of shares of post-reorganization common stock, shares		57,393,096	319,412,943
Issuance of shares in exchange for US Airways Group common stock, shares			197,363,088
Issuance of shares for Optional Conversion of Preferred Shares, shares		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

Nature of Operations and Operating Environment	12 Months Ended
Nature of Operations and Operating Environment	Dec. 31, 2015
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 a major network air carrier through its subsidiaries, American Airlines, Inc. (American) and its wholly-owned regional subsidiaries, Envoy Aviation Group Inc. (Envoy), Piedmont Airlines, Inc. (Piedmont) and PSA Airlines, Inc. (PSA) that operate under capacity purchase agreements as American Eagle. 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, the Company operates an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. In 2015, the Company had approximately 201 million passengers boarding its mainline and regional flights. As of December 31, 2015, the Company operated 946 mainline aircraft and is supported by its regional airline subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle under capacity purchase agreements, which operated an additional 587 regional aircraft. On December 30, 2015, in order to simplify AAG’s internal corporate structure and as part of the integration efforts following the business combination of AAG and US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways Group), AAG caused US Airways Group to be merged with and into AAG, with AAG as the surviving corporation, and, immediately thereafter, US Airways, Inc. (US Airways), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways Group, merged with and into American, with American as the surviving corporation. As a result of the merger of US Airways and American, US Airways transferred all of its assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet commitments to American. For financial reporting purposes, this transaction constituted a transfer of assets between entities under common control and was accounted for at historical cost. As part of the transfer of assets and liabilities to American, all of US Airways’ obligations with respect to certain pass through trusts and the leases of related aircraft and engines were transferred to American. As of December 31, 2015, the Company employed approximately 118,500 active full-time equivalent employees, of which 19,600 were employed by its regional operations. Approximately 82% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements 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. American has hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. On December 30, 2015, in order to simplify AAG’s internal corporate structure and as part of the integration efforts following the business combination of AAG and US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways Group), AAG caused US Airways Group to be merged with and into AAG, with AAG as the surviving corporation, and, immediately thereafter, US Airways, Inc. (US Airways), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways Group, merged with and into American, with American as the surviving corporation. As a result of the merger of US Airways and American, US Airways transferred all of its assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet commitments to American. For financial reporting purposes, this transaction constituted a transfer of assets between entities under common control and was accounted for at historical cost. As part of the transfer of assets and liabilities to American, all of US Airways’ obligations with respect to certain pass through trusts and the leases of related aircraft and engines were transferred to American. As of December 31, 2015, American employed approximately 98,900 active full-time equivalent employees, of which approximately 85% are covered by collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions.

Emergence from Chapter 11

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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 an 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 shares 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 was 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.

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.

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. As of December 31, 2014, the Disputed Claims Reserve held 26.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock pending distribution of those shares in accordance with the Plan. 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 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 this distribution. On July 14, 2015, approximately 0.6 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 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 this distribution. As of December 31, 2015, there were approximately 25.3 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 stockholders 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, 2015, 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 $570 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 bankruptcy settlement obligations on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. 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 permitted approximately $9.0 billion (with $6.6 billion of unlimited NOL still remaining at December 31, 2015) of the federal NOLs carried over from prior taxable years (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 Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the Certificate of Incorporation) contains transfer restrictions applicable to certain substantial stockholders. 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 the 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 statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in millions):


	December 31, 2013
Labor-related deemed claim (1)	$	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		325
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218
Professional fees		199
Other		180

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,655

(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 December 9, 2013 (the Effective Date), the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by an 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 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 was 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. As of December 31, 2014, the Disputed Claims Reserve held 26.8 million shares of AAG Common Stock pending distribution of those shares in accordance with the Plan. 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 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 this distribution. On July 14, 2015, approximately 0.6 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 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 this distribution. As of December 31, 2015, there were approximately 25.3 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 stockholders 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, 2015, 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 $570 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 13 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, 2015. As these claims are resolved, or where better information becomes available and is evaluated, American will make adjustments to the liabilities recorded on 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 permitted approximately $9.5 billion (with $7.3 billion of unlimited NOL still remaining at December 31, 2015) of the federal NOLs carried over from prior taxable years (NOL Carryforwards) to be utilized without regard to the annual limitation generally imposed by Section 382. See Note 8 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 Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the Certificate of Incorporation) contains transfer restrictions applicable to certain substantial stockholders. 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 the 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
Labor-related deemed claim (1)	$	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		320
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218
Professional fees		199
Other		170

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,640

(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.

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

3. Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the components of bankruptcy settlement obligations on the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Single-Dip Equity Obligations	$	147	$	248
Labor-related deemed claim		46		77

Total	$	193	$	325

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, 2015 is the Company’s estimate of its obligation for disputed claims of $147 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, 2015. 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, 2015, the Company has made distributions of $1.0 billion in AAG Common Stock and paid approximately $555 million in cash to cover payroll and other taxes related to the equity distributions. As of December 31, 2015, the liability to certain AMR labor groups and employees of $46 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, 2015. 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 February 10, 2015 and July 14, 2015, approximately 0.8 million and 0.6 million shares, respectively, 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 0.1 million shares in the aggregate were withheld to fund cash tax obligations resulting from these distributions.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

3. Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the components of bankruptcy settlement obligations on American’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Single-Dip Equity Obligations	$	147	$	248
Labor-related deemed claim		46		77

Total	$	193	$	325

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, 2015 is American’s estimate of its obligation for disputed claims of $147 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, 2015. 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, 2015, AAG has made distributions of $1.0 billion in AAG Common Stock and paid approximately $555 million in cash to cover payroll and other taxes related to the equity distributions. As of December 31, 2015, the liability to certain AMR labor groups and employees of $46 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, 2015. 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.

Merger and Related Matters

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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 Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, “Business Combinations” (ASC 805), 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 (LGA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 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 LGA 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 London 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 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


	(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	)
Loyalty program 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 current market for the aircraft, the maintenance condition of the aircraft and the expected proceeds from the sale of the assets, among other factors, were considered. The market approach was utilized 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 tradename. 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 loyalty program liability was determined based on the weighted average equivalent ticket value of outstanding miles which were expected to be redeemed for future travel at December 9, 2013. The weighted average equivalent ticket value contemplates differing classes of service, domestic and international itineraries and the carrier providing the award travel.

Pro-forma Impact of the Merger

The Company’s unaudited pro-forma results presented below include the effects of the Merger 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 loyalty program 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 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
	(In millions)
Revenue	$	40,678
Net Income		2,526

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

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 Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, “Business Combinations” (ASC 805), 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 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. As a result of US Airways Group becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG, US Airways Group applied push down accounting to US Airways.

Slot Divestitures

As a stipulation for the Merger to be approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ), American was required to divest certain airport take off and landing rights (slots) at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). In 2014, American divested the required DCA slots and received $307 million in cash as well as 24 slots at JFK. American 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, American recognized a gain of $67 million related to the sale of the LGA 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 London 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 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.

Fair Value of Consideration Transferred


	(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, 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 acquisition values have been pushed down to US Airways as of December 9, 2013. The amount of acquisition pushed down to US Airways was $5.4 billion, the remainder of the purchase price being pushed down to US Airways Group and its other subsidiaries based on the fair value of their net assets. The excess of the pushed down acquisition value 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	$	200
Short-term investments		3,517
Other current assets		1,417
Operating property and equipment		5,383
Goodwill		4,091
Identifiable intangibles		1,501
Other noncurrent assets		125
Long-term debt and capital leases, including current portion		(5,481	)
Air traffic liability		(1,417	)
Loyalty program liability		(1,256	)
Other liabilities assumed		(2,649	)

Total purchase price	$	5,431

Pro-forma Impact of the Merger

American’s unaudited pro-forma results presented below include the effects of the Merger 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 loyalty program 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 that became effective upon closing of the Merger, as well as the elimination of American’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
	(In millions)
Revenue	$	40,782
Net Income		2,707

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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 for the full years of 2015 and 2014 and the period from December 9, 2013 to December 31, 2013 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the periods prior to December 9, 2013, the consolidated financial statements do not include the accounts of US Airways Group. 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, business combination measurements, the loyalty program, pensions and retiree medical and other postretirement 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 2013 are presented in reorganization items, net on the accompanying consolidated statement 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 workers’ compensation 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, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $52 million, $61 million and $47 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 12 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 assets are less than the carrying amount of the assets and the net book value of the assets exceeds their 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 on October 1^st or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that goodwill may be impaired. 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 measurement, there was no goodwill impairment in 2015.

(h) Other Intangibles, Net

Intangible assets consist primarily of airport 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 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, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Domestic airport slots	$	365		$	365
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		137			138
Accumulated amortization		(502	)		(447	)

Total	$	440		$	496

Domestic airport slots and airport gate leasehold rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over 25 years. 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 $55 million, $81 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2016	$	50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020		42
2021 and thereafter		218

Total	$	440

The Company’s indefinite-lived assets include certain international slots and route authorities and domestic airport slots. Indefinite-lived assets are not amortized but instead are reviewed for impairment annually on October 1^st or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had $1.8 billion and $1.7 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 review, there was no indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment in 2015.

(i) Loyalty Program

The Company currently operates the loyalty program, AAdvantage. 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 program. Mileage credits can also be earned through purchases from other non-airline partners that participate in the Company’s loyalty program. Mileage credits can be redeemed for travel on American 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 its loyalty program liability incurred when AAdvantage members earn mileage credits by flying on American 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 consolidated statements 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.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the liability for outstanding mileage credits for the AAdvantage program accounted for under the incremental cost method was $657 million and $674 million, respectively, and is included on the consolidated balance sheets within loyalty program liability.

In addition, 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, an amount significantly in excess of incremental cost. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the liability for these outstanding mileage credits expected to be redeemed for future travel awards was $296 million and $611 million, respectively, and is included on the consolidated balance sheets within loyalty program liability. This liability is amortized into passenger revenue on a straight-line basis over the period in which the mileage credits are expected to be redeemed for travel. All new miles earned will be recorded as a liability based on the incremental cost method discussed above.

American also sells loyalty program mileage credits to participating airline partners and non-airline business partners. Sales of mileage credits to non-airline business partners is comprised of two components, transportation and marketing. Historically, the Company 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 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, the Company applied the relative selling price method to determine the values of each deliverable. Under the relative selling price approach, the Company identified five revenue elements for the co-branded credit card agreements with Citibank and Barclays: the transportation component; use of the American brand including access to loyalty program 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 is 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 the American brand including access to loyalty program member lists. 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, the Company 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, the Company now defers less revenue per mile sold.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had $1.5 billion in deferred revenue from the sale of mileage credits (recorded within loyalty program liability on the consolidated balance sheets). For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the marketing component of mileage sales recognized at the time of sale in other revenues was approximately $1.5 billion, $1.4 billion and $834 million, respectively.

(j) Passenger Revenue

Passenger revenue is recognized when transportation is provided. Ticket sales for transportation that has not yet been provided are initially deferred and recorded as air traffic liability on the consolidated balance sheets. The air traffic liability represents tickets sold for future travel dates and estimated future refunds and exchanges of tickets sold for past travel dates. The balance in the air traffic liability fluctuates throughout the year based on seasonal travel patterns and fare sale activity. The Company’s air traffic liability was $3.7 billion and $4.3 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The majority of tickets sold are nonrefundable. A small percentage of tickets, some of which are partially used tickets, expire unused. Due to complex pricing structures, refund and exchange policies, and interline agreements with other airlines, certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding both the timing of the revenue recognition and the amount of revenue to be recognized. These estimates are generally based on the analysis of the Company’s historical data. The Company and other airline industry participants have consistently applied this accounting method to estimate revenue from forfeited tickets at the date of travel. Estimated future refunds and exchanges included in the air traffic liability are routinely evaluated based on subsequent activity to validate the accuracy of the Company’s estimates. Any adjustments resulting from periodic evaluations of the estimated air traffic liability are included in results of operations during the period in which the evaluations are completed.

The Company purchases capacity, or ASMs, generated by its wholly-owned regional air carriers and the capacity of third-party carriers including Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (Air Wisconsin), Republic Airline Inc. (Republic), Mesa Airlines, Inc. (Mesa), SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest), ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. (ExpressJet), Compass Airlines, LLC (Compass) and Trans States Airlines, Inc. (Trans States) in certain markets. The Company’s wholly-owned regional air carriers and third-party carriers operate regional aircraft as part of American Eagle carriers. 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 recognized as revenue 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 $110 million, $92 million and $166 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, 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. The Company periodically receives vendor incentives in connection with acquisition of aircraft and engines. These credits are deferred until aircraft and engines are delivered and then applied as a reduction to the cost of the related equipment.

(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 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $751 million, $114 million and $56 million, respectively. The 2015 period included a $592 million special charge to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by the Company due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela.

(p) Other Operating Expenses

Other operating expenses includes expenses associated with ground and cargo handling, crew travel, aircraft food and catering, passenger accommodation, airport security, international navigation fees and certain general and administrative expenses.

(q) Regional Expenses

Expenses associated with the Company’s wholly-owned regional airlines and 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,
	2015		2014		2013
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	1,230	$	2,009	$	1,120
Salaries, wages and benefits		1,187		1,140		692
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,591		1,475		269
Maintenance, materials and repairs		305		367		284
Other rent and landing fees		476		419		236
Aircraft rent		7		35		4
Selling expenses		333		307		154
Depreciation and amortization		243		217		168
Special items, net		29		24		8
Other		582		523		391

Total regional expenses	$	5,983	$	6,516	$	3,326

(1)	For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $492 million and $447 million, respectively.

(r) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued 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 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, 2017. Early application is permitted, but not before interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. 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.

On February 18, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810).” ASU 2015-02 amends both the variable interest entity and voting interest entity consolidation models. The standard is effective for public reporting entities in fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and early adoption is permitted. This standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” The update requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of being presented as an asset. ASU 2015-03 requires retrospective application, represents a change in accounting principle and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, the Company reclassified $184 million of debt issuance costs within other assets to reduce current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases by $31 million and to reduce long-term debt and capital leases by $153 million on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent).” Under ASU 2015-07, investments for which fair value is measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) using the practical expedient should not be categorized in the fair value hierarchy. ASU 2015-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2015-07 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which changes how deferred taxes are classified on the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent on the balance sheet. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are now required to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Entities have the choice to apply ASU 2015-17 either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, the Company reclassified $361 million of current deferred income tax assets within prepaid expenses and other to reduce deferred income taxes within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10).” ASU 2016-01 makes several modifications to Subtopic 825-10 including the elimination of the available-for-sale classification of equity investments, and requires equity investments with readily determinable fair values to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

5. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of Presentation

On December 30, 2015, US Airways merged with and into American, which is reflected in American’s consolidated financial statements as though the transaction had occurred on December 9, 2013, when a subsidiary of AMR merged with and into US Airways Group. Thus, the full years of 2015 and 2014 and the period from December 9, 2013 to December 31, 2013 are comprised of the consolidated financial data of American and US Airways. For the periods prior to December 9, 2013, the financial data reflects the results of American only. For financial reporting purposes, the transaction constituted a transfer of assets between entities under common control and was accounted for in a manner similar to the pooling of interests method of accounting. Under this method, the carrying amount of net assets recognized in the balance sheets of each combining entity are carried forward to the balance sheet of the combined entity and no other assets or liabilities are recognized.

(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 workers’ compensation obligations.

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

(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%.

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 assets are less than the carrying amount of the assets and the net book value of the assets exceeds their 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) Goodwill

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 American’s annual measurement, there was no goodwill impairment in 2015.

(h) Other Intangibles, Net

The following table provides information relating to American’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Domestic airport slots	$	365		$	365
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		137			138
Accumulated amortization		(502	)		(447	)

Total	$	440		$	496

American recorded amortization expense related to these intangible assets of approximately $55 million, $81 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. American expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2016	$	50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020		42
2021 and thereafter		218

Total	$	440

American’s indefinite-lived assets include certain international slots and route authorities and domestic airport slots. Indefinite-lived assets are not amortized but instead are reviewed for impairment annually on October 1^st or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, American had $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion, 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 review, there was no indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment in 2015.

(i) Loyalty Program

American currently operates the loyalty program, AAdvantage. 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 program. 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 or other participating partner airlines, in which case American pays a fee.

American uses the incremental cost method to account for the portion of its loyalty program 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 consolidated statements 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.

In addition, American 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, an amount significantly in excess of incremental cost. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the liability for these outstanding mileage credits expected to be redeemed for future travel awards was $296 million and $611 million, respectively, and is included on the consolidated balance sheets within loyalty program liability. This liability is amortized into passenger revenue on a straight-line basis over the period in which the mileage credits are expected to be redeemed for travel. All new miles earned will be recorded as a liability based on the incremental cost method discussed above.

American also sells loyalty program mileage credits to participating airline partners and non-airline business partners. Sales of mileage credits to non-airline 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 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, 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 and Barclays: the transportation component; use of the American brand including access to loyalty program 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 the American brand including access to loyalty program member lists. 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.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, American had $1.5 billion in deferred revenue from the sale of mileage credits (recorded within loyalty program liability on the consolidated balance sheets). For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the marketing component of mileage sales recognized at the time of sale in other revenues was approximately $1.5 billion, $1.4 billion and $834 million, respectively.

(j) Passenger Revenue

Passenger revenue is recognized when transportation is provided. Ticket sales for transportation that has not yet been provided are initially deferred and recorded as air traffic liability on the consolidated balance sheets. The air traffic liability represents tickets sold for future travel dates and estimated future refunds and exchanges of tickets sold for past travel dates. The balance in the air traffic liability fluctuates throughout the year based on seasonal travel patterns and fare sale activity. American’s air traffic liability was $3.7 billion and $4.3 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The majority of tickets sold are nonrefundable. A small percentage of tickets, some of which are partially used tickets, expire unused. Due to complex pricing structures, refund and exchange policies, and interline agreements with other airlines, certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding both the timing of the revenue recognition and the amount of revenue to be recognized. These estimates are generally based on the analysis of American’s historical data. American and other airline industry participants have consistently applied this accounting method to estimate revenue from forfeited tickets at the date of travel. Estimated future refunds and exchanges included in the air traffic liability are routinely evaluated based on subsequent activity to validate the accuracy of American’s estimates. Any adjustments resulting from periodic evaluations of the estimated air traffic liability are included in results of operations during the period in which the evaluations are completed.

American purchases capacity, or ASMs, generated by AAG’s wholly-owned regional air carriers and the capacity of third-party carriers including Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (Air Wisconsin), Republic Airline Inc. (Republic), Mesa Airlines, Inc. (Mesa), SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest), ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. (ExpressJet), Compass Airlines, LLC (Compass) and Trans States Airlines, Inc. (Trans States) in certain markets. AAG’s wholly-owned regional air carriers and third-party carriers operate regional aircraft 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 recognized as revenue 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.

(k) Maintenance, Materials and Repairs

(l) Selling Expenses

(m) 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 16 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. American periodically receives vendor incentives in connection with acquisition of aircraft and engines. These credits are deferred until aircraft and engines are delivered and then applied as a reduction to the cost of the related equipment.

(o) 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 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $751 million, $114 million and $56 million, respectively. The 2015 period included a $592 million special charge to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by American due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela.

(p) Other Operating Expenses

(q) 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,
	2015		2014		2013
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	1,230	$	2,009	$	1,119
Salaries, wages and benefits		276		228		29
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		3,246		3,187		1,359
Maintenance, materials and repairs		1		6		—
Other rent and landing fees		436		386		217
Selling expenses		333		307		153
Depreciation and amortization		197		168		150
Special items, net		18		5		—
Other		361		268		266

Total regional expenses	$	6,098	$	6,564	$	3,293

(1)	For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $492 million and $447 million, respectively.

(r) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued 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 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, 2017. Early application is permitted, but not before interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. 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.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” The update requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of being presented as an asset. ASU 2015-03 requires retrospective application, represents a change in accounting principle and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. American early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, American reclassified $174 million of debt issuance costs within other assets to reduce current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases by $29 million and to reduce long-term debt and capital leases by $145 million on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which changes how deferred taxes are classified on the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent on the balance sheet. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are now required to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Entities have the choice to apply ASU 2015-17 either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. American early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, American reclassified $314 million of current deferred income tax assets within prepaid expenses and other to reduce deferred income taxes within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10).” ASU 2016-01 makes several modifications to Subtopic 825-10 including the elimination of the available-for-sale classification of equity investments, and requires equity investments with readily determinable fair values to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and is not expected to have a material impact on American’s consolidated financial statements.

Special Items, Net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	1,051	$	800	$	559

(1)

The 2015 mainline operating special items totaled a net charge of $1.1 billion, which principally included $1.0 billion of merger integration expenses related to information technology, alignment of labor union contracts, professional fees, severance, share-based compensation, fleet restructuring, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training.

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 and an $81 million charge to revise prior estimates of certain aircraft residual values and other spare parts asset impairments. 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 principally included $443 million of merger related expenses related 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 LGA.

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—		$	—	$	(31	)
Regional operating special items, net (2)		29			24		8
Nonoperating special items, net (3)		594			132		211
Reorganization items, net (4)		—			—		2,655
Income tax special items, net (5)		(3,015	)		346		(324	)

(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 2015 regional operating special items, net principally related to merger integration expenses.

The 2014 regional operating special items, net consisted primarily of a $24 million charge due to a new pilot labor contract at the Company’s Envoy regional subsidiary, as well as $7 million of merger integration expenses, offset in part by an $8 million gain on the sale of certain spare parts.

(3)	The 2015 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $594 million, which principally included a $592 million charge to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by the Company due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela.

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 primarily 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.

The 2013 nonoperating special items, net consisted of interest charges of $138 million primarily 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 (EETC) financings and the write-off of debt issuance costs and $19 million in charges related to the repayment of existing EETC financings.

(4)	In 2013, 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.

(5)

In 2015, income tax special items totaled a net credit of $3.0 billion. In connection with the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2015, management determined that it was more likely than not that substantially all of its deferred tax assets, which include its NOLs, would be realized. Accordingly, the Company reversed $3.0 billion of the valuation allowance as of December 31, 2015, which resulted in a special $3.0 billion non-cash tax benefit recorded in the consolidated statement of operations for 2015.

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 2013, income tax special items, net included a $538 million 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 OCI is recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholders’ equity. Because the income tax expense on OCI 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 believed was more likely than not to be realized.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Special Items, Net

6. Special Items, Net

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	1,051	$	783	$	559

(1)

The 2014 mainline operating special items totaled a net charge of $783 million, which principally included $807 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 and an $81 million charge to revise prior estimates of certain aircraft residual values and other spare parts asset impairments. 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 principally included $443 million of merger related expenses related 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, American 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 LGA.

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—		$	—	$	(31	)
Regional operating special items, net (2)		18			5		—
Nonoperating special items, net (3)		616			128		121
Reorganization items, net (4)		—			—		2,640
Income tax special items, net (5)		(3,468	)		344		(324	)

(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 2015 and 2014 regional operating special items, net principally related to merger integration expenses.

(3)	The 2015 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $616 million, which principally included a $592 million charge to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by American due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela.

The 2014 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $128 million, which principally included a $43 million charge for Venezuelan foreign currency losses, $56 million of early debt extinguishment costs primarily 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.

The 2013 nonoperating special items, net consisted of interest charges of $48 million primarily 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 (EETC) financings and the write-off of debt issuance costs and $19 million in charges related to the repayment of existing EETC financings.

(4)	In 2013, 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.

(5)

In 2015, income tax special items totaled a net credit of $3.5 billion. In connection with the preparation of American’s financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2015, management determined that it was more likely than not that substantially all of its deferred tax assets, which include its NOLs, would be realized. Accordingly, American reversed $3.5 billion of the valuation allowance as of December 31, 2015, which resulted in a special $3.5 billion non-cash tax benefit recorded in the consolidated statement of operations for 2015.

In 2014, income tax special items, net were $344 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 2013, income tax special items, net included a $538 million 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 OCI is recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of stockholder’s equity. Because the income tax expense on OCI 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 believed was more likely than not to be realized.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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 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, 2015, 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,
	2015		2014		2013
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	7,610	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)		668,393		717,456		280,213

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	11.39	$	4.02	$	(6.54	)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	7,610	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)
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	$	7,610	$	2,885	$	(1,834	)
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares outstanding		668,393		717,456		280,213
Dilutive effect of stock awards		18,962		15,603		—
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		—		957		—

Weighted average common shares outstanding – as adjusted		687,355		734,016		280,213

Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	11.07	$	3.93	$	(6.54	)

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		764		226		7,674

(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.

Share Repurchase Programs and Dividends

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Share Repurchase Programs and Dividends

8. Share Repurchase Programs and Dividends

Since July 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors have approved several share repurchase programs aggregating $7.0 billion of authority of which, as of December 31, 2015, $2.4 billion of authority remained unused under repurchase programs which are to be completed no later than December 31, 2016. Share repurchases under the repurchase programs 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 programs do not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 85.1 million shares of AAG Common Stock for $3.6 billion at a weighted average cost per share of $42.09. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company repurchased 23.4 million shares of AAG Common Stock for $1.0 billion at a weighted average cost per share of $42.72. Since the inception of the share repurchase programs in July 2014, the Company has repurchased 108.5 million shares of AAG Common Stock for $4.6 billion at a weighted average cost per share of $42.23.

The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:


Year Ended December 31	Period	Per share		For stockholders of record as of	Payable on
2015	Fourth Quarter	$	0.10	November 5, 2015	November 19, 2015
	Third Quarter		0.10	August 10, 2015	August 24, 2015
	Second Quarter		0.10	May 4, 2015	May 18, 2015
	First Quarter		0.10	February 9, 2015	February 23, 2015

2014	Fourth Quarter	$	0.10	November 3, 2014	November 17, 2014
	Third Quarter		0.10	August 4, 2014	August 18, 2014

The total cash payment for dividends during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $278 million and $144 million, respectively. 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 the Company’s discretion.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Debt

9. Debt

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


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.25%, installments through 2020 (a)	$	1,867	$	1,872
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2021 (b)		743		750
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019 (c)		980		990
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016 (c)		588		594
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.38% to 9.75%, maturing from 2017 to 2027 (d)		8,693		7,028
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.63% to 8.48%, maturing from 2016 to 2027 (e)		4,183		2,952
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 8.00%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (f)		1,080		1,100
AAdvantage Loan (g)		—		433
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 3.60% to 12.24%, maturing from 2016 to 2028 (e)		923		994

		19,057		16,713

Unsecured
5.50% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2019 (h)		750		750
6.125% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2018 (i)		500		500
4.625% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2020 (j)		500		—

		1,750		1,250

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		20,807		17,963
Less: Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs		246		243
Less: Current maturities		2,231		1,677

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	18,330	$	16,043

The table below shows availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2015 (in millions):


2013 Revolving Facility	$	1,400
2014 Revolving Facility		1,025

Total	$	2,425

Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, rotable aircraft parts, airport leasehold rights, route authorities and airport slots. At December 31, 2015, the Company was operating 35 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, 2015, the maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):


2016	$	2,266
2017		1,598
2018		2,134
2019		3,378
2020		3,587
2021 and thereafter		7,844

Total	$	20,807

(a) 2013 Credit Facilities

On June 27, 2013, American and AAG entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement (as amended, restated, amended and restated or otherwise modified, the 2013 Credit Agreement) with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, and certain lenders that originally provided for a $1.9 billion term loan facility scheduled to mature on June 27, 2019 (the 2013 Term Loan Facility) and a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility scheduled to mature on June 27, 2018 (the 2013 Revolving Facility). The maturity of the term loan facility was subsequently extended to June 2020 and the revolving credit facility commitments were subsequently increased to $1.4 billion with an extended maturity date of October 10, 2020, all of which is further described below.

On May 21, 2015, American amended and restated the 2013 Credit Agreement pursuant to which it refinanced the 2013 Term Loan Facility (the $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility and, together with the 2013 Revolving Facility, the 2013 Credit Facilities) to extend the maturity date to June 2020 and reduce the LIBOR margin from 3.00% to 2.75%. In addition, American entered into certain amendments to reflect the ability for American to make future modifications to the collateral pledged, subject to certain restrictions. The $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility is repayable in annual installments, with the first installment in an amount equal to 1.25% of the principal amount commencing on June 27, 2016 and installments thereafter, in an amount equal to 1.0% of the principal amount, with any unpaid balance due on the maturity date. As of December 31, 2015, $1.9 billion of principal was outstanding under the $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility. Voluntary prepayments may be made by American at any time.

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 principal amount of $1.4 billion while reducing the letter of credit commitments thereunder to $300 million. On October 26, 2015, American, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways amended the 2013 Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility to October 10, 2020. The 2013 Revolving Facility provides that American may from time to time borrow, repay and reborrow loans thereunder and have letters of credit issued thereunder. As of December 31, 2015, 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 $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility) plus a LIBOR margin of 3.00% with respect to the 2013 Revolving Facility and 2.75% with respect to the $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility; provided that American’s corporate credit rating is Ba3 or higher from Moody’s and BB- or higher from S&P, the applicable LIBOR margin would be 2.50% for the $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility. As of December 31, 2015, American satisfied this ratings test and accordingly, the LIBOR margin for the $1.9 billion 2015 Term Loan Facility was 2.50%. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility is subject to an undrawn fee of 0.75%.

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 slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights. The obligations of American under the 2013 Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG. 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 further 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 (as amended, restated, amended and restated or otherwise modified, the 2014 Credit Agreement) with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and certain lenders that originally provided for a $750 million term loan facility scheduled to mature on October 10, 2021 (the 2014 Term Loan Facility) and a $400 million revolving credit facility scheduled to mature on October 10, 2019 (the 2014 Revolving Facility). The revolving credit facility commitments were subsequently increased to $1.025 billion with an extended maturity date of October 10, 2020 as further described below.

On April 20, 2015, American amended and restated the 2014 Credit Agreement pursuant to which it refinanced the 2014 Term Loan Facility (the $750 million 2015 Term Loan Facility and, together with the 2014 Revolving Facility, the 2014 Credit Facilities) to reduce the LIBOR margin from 3.50% to 3.00% and entered into certain amendments to reflect the release of certain existing collateral and the addition of certain new collateral, as well as the ability for American to make future modifications to the collateral pledged, subject to certain restrictions. The $750 million 2015 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. As of December 31, 2015, $743 million of principal was outstanding under the $750 million 2015 Term Loan Facility. Voluntary prepayments may be made by American at any time.

On October 26, 2015, American, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways amended the 2014 Credit Agreement to increase the commitments under the 2014 Revolving Facility to an aggregate principal amount of $1.025 billion and extend the maturity date to October 10, 2020. 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, 2015, there were no borrowings or letters of credit outstanding under the 2014 Revolving Facility.

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 $750 million 2015 Term Loan Facility) plus a LIBOR margin of 3.00% with respect to the 2014 Revolving Facility and 3.00% with respect to the 2015 Term Loan Facility; provided that, American’s corporate credit rating is Ba3 or higher from Moody’s and BB- or higher from S&P, the applicable LIBOR margin would be 2.75% for the $750 million 2015 Term Loan Facility. As of December 31, 2015, American satisfied this ratings test and accordingly, the LIBOR margin for the $750 million 2015 Term Loan Facility was 2.75%. The 2014 Revolving Facility is subject to an undrawn fee of 0.75%.

Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the 2014 Credit Facilities are secured by certain collateral, including certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights. The obligations of American under the 2014 Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AAG. 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 further described below in “Collateral Related Covenants.”

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.

On May 23, 2013, US Airways entered into a term loan credit facility (as amended, the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility) with Citicorp North America, Inc., as administrative agent, and certain lenders. US Airways Group guaranteed the obligations of US Airways under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility, and AAG and certain other subsidiaries of AAG are guarantors of those obligations. On December 30, 2015, in connection with the merger of US Airways Group with and into AAG and the merger of US Airways with and into American, AAG and American entered into an assumption agreement pursuant to which they assumed the obligations of US Airways Group and US Airways, respectively, in connection with the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility.

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, 2015, $980 million of principal was outstanding under Tranche B-1 and $588 million of principal was outstanding under Tranche B-2. Voluntary prepayments may be made by American at any time.

The 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility bears interest at an index rate plus an applicable index margin or, at American’s option, LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.75%) plus an applicable LIBOR margin. As of December 31, 2015, the applicable LIBOR margin was 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 under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility are secured by liens on certain take off and landing slots at LGA, spare parts and certain other assets. The obligations of American under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility are guaranteed by AAG. American is required to maintain a certain minimum ratio of appraised value of the collateral to the outstanding loans under the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility as further 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 American 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, American 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 AAG and its subsidiaries party to the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility 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)

2015-1 EETCs

In March 2015, American created two pass-through trusts which issued approximately $1.2 billion aggregate face amount of Series 2015-1 Class A and Class B EETCs (the 2015-1 EETCs) in connection with the financing of 28 aircraft owned by American (the 2015-1 EETC Aircraft).

As of December 31, 2015, the entire $1.2 billion of the proceeds from the sale of the 2015-1 EETCs had been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in two series: Series A equipment notes in the amount of $948 million bearing interest at 3.375% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $266 million bearing interest at 3.70% per annum. Interest and principal payments on the equipment notes are payable semi-annually in May and November of each year, which began in November 2015. The final payments on the Series A and Series B equipment notes are due in May 2027 and May 2023, respectively. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2015-1 EETC Aircraft.

2015-2 EETCs

In September 2015, American created three pass-through trusts which issued approximately $1.1 billion aggregate face amount of Series 2015-2 Class AA, Class A and Class B EETCs (the 2015-2 EETCs) in connection with the financing of 21 aircraft owned by American (the 2015-2 EETC Aircraft).

As of December 31, 2015, the entire $1.1 billion of the proceeds from the sale of the 2015-2 EETCs had been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in three series: Series AA equipment notes in the amount of $583 million bearing interest at 3.60% per annum, Series A equipment notes in the amount of $239 million bearing interest at 4.00% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $239 million bearing interest at 4.40% per annum. Interest and principal payments on the equipment notes are payable semi-annually in March and September of each year, with interest payments beginning in March 2016 and principal payments beginning in September 2016. The final payments on the Series AA and Series A equipment notes are due in September 2027 and the final payment on the Series B equipment notes is due in September 2023. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2015-2 EETC Aircraft.

(e) Other Aircraft Financing Transactions

In 2015, the Company prepaid $72 million principal amount of outstanding debt secured by certain aircraft.

In 2015, the Company entered into loan agreements to borrow $1.9 billion in connection with the financing of certain aircraft. The notes mature in 2022 through 2027 and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin averaging 1.82%.

(f) Obligations Associated with Special Facility Revenue Bonds

In December 2014, American acquired 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. The acquisition of these bonds resulted in an $11 million reduction of a capital lease obligation and a $50 million reduction of a long-term operating lease obligation included in other long-term liabilities on American’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. American exercised its option to remarket approximately $104 million of these bonds in May 2015. The remarketed bonds bear interest at 5.0% per annum from the date of initial issuance and delivery of the bonds on May 27, 2015, until the day preceding June 1, 2025, on which date the bonds will be subject to mandatory tender for purchase by American. In connection with the remarketing of these special facility revenue bonds, American received cash proceeds of $112 million. As of December 31, 2015, $11 million is reflected as a capital lease and $52 million is reflected in other long-term liabilities on American’s consolidated balance sheet.

In June 2015, American exercised its right to adjust the interest rate on approximately $365 million aggregate principal amount of special facility revenue bonds related to the John F. Kennedy International Airport, which were bearing interest at 8.50% per annum. In August 2015, these bonds were purchased by American and subsequently remarketed. The remarketed bonds bear interest at 2.00% per annum from the date of initial issuance and delivery of the bonds in August 2015, until August 2016, when the bonds will be subject to mandatory tender for purchase by American. The $365 million obligation is reflected in current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases on American’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.

(g) AAdvantage Loan

Effective January 2, 2015, American exercised its loan repayment right with respect to the full value of the outstanding balance of the AAdvantage Loan with Citibank for $400 million.

(h) 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, and began on April 1, 2015. The 5.50% senior notes mature on October 1, 2019 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by American. 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 (but not including) the repurchase date. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the 5.50% senior notes may be accelerated and become due and payable. When issued, the 5.50% senior notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed by US Airways Group and US Airways. On December 30, 2015, AAG, American and the trustee entered into a first supplemental indenture agreement to the 5.50% senior notes, in which AAG assumed the obligations of US Airways Group as guarantor and American assumed the obligations of US Airways as guarantor, in each case, under the 5.50% senior notes.

(i) 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 in arrears on each June 1 and December 1 and began on December 1, 2013. The 6.125% senior notes mature on June 1, 2018 and, prior to the execution of the third supplemental indenture agreement (as described below), were fully and unconditionally guaranteed by US Airways when issued. In connection with the closing of the Merger, AAG and American each also provided a full and unconditional guarantee of the payment obligations of US Airways Group under the 6.125% senior notes. The indenture for the 6.125% 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 6.125% senior notes at a price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the repurchase date. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the 6.125% senior notes may be accelerated and become due and payable. The 6.125% senior notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company. On December 30, 2015, AAG, American and the trustee entered into a third supplemental indenture agreement to the 6.125% senior notes, in which AAG assumed the obligations of US Airways Group as issuer and American assumed the obligations of US Airways as guarantor, in each case, under the 6.125% senior notes.

(j) 4.625% Senior Notes

In March 2015, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2020 (the 4.625% senior notes). These notes bear interest at a rate of 4.625% per annum, which is payable semi-annually in arrears on each March 1 and September 1, which began on September 1, 2015. The 4.625% senior notes mature on March 1, 2020 and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by American. The 4.625% senior notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The indenture for the 4.625% 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 4.625% senior notes in whole or in part at a repurchase price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to (but not including) the repurchase date. Upon the occurrence of certain events of default, the 4.625% senior notes may be accelerated and become due and payable. When issued, the 4.625% senior notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed by US Airways Group and US Airways. On December 30, 2015, AAG, American and the trustee entered into a first supplemental indenture agreement to the 4.625% senior notes, in which AAG assumed the obligations of US Airways Group as guarantor and American assumed the obligations of US Airways as guarantor, in each case, under the 4.625% senior notes.

Guarantees

As of December 31, 2015, AAG had issued guarantees covering approximately $1.1 billion of American’s special facility revenue bonds (and interest thereon) and $8.6 billion of American’s secured debt (and interest thereon), including the 2013 Credit Facilities, the 2014 Credit Facilities, the 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility and certain EETC financings.

Collateral Related Covenants

Certain of the Company’s debt financing agreements contain loan to value ratio covenants and require it to annually appraise the related collateral. Pursuant to such agreements, if the loan to value (LTV) 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.

Specifically, the Company is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on an annual basis for three credit facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Annual	Annual (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	24.1%	33.6%	57.8%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow	Generally, certain slots, route authorities, and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America	Generally, certain LGA slots, certain spare parts, 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, 2015, the Company was in compliance with the applicable collateral coverage tests as of the most recent measurement dates.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Debt

7. Debt

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


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.25%, installments through 2020 (a)	$	1,867	$	1,872
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2021 (b)		743		750
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019 (c)		980		990
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016 (c)		588		594
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.38% to 9.75%, maturing from 2017 to 2027 (d)		8,693		7,028
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.63% to 8.48%, maturing from 2016 to 2027 (e)		4,183		2,952
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 8.00%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (f)		1,051		1,071
AAdvantage Loan (g)		—		433
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 3.60% to 12.24%, maturing from 2016 to 2028 (e)		922		993

		19,027		16,683

Unsecured
Affiliate unsecured obligations		27		27

		27		27

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		19,054		16,710
Less: Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs		228		228
Less: Current maturities		2,234		1,678

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	16,592	$	14,804

The table below shows availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2015 (in millions):


2013 Revolving Facility	$	1,400
2014 Revolving Facility		1,025

Total	$	2,425

Secured financings are collateralized by assets, primarily aircraft, engines, simulators, rotable aircraft parts, airport leasehold rights, route authorities and airport slots. At December 31, 2015, American was operating 35 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, 2015, the maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):


2016	$	2,266
2017		1,598
2018		1,634
2019		2,628
2020		3,081
2021 and thereafter		7,820

Total	$	19,027

(a) 2013 Credit Facilities

(b) 2014 Credit Facilities

(d) Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs)

2015-1 EETCs

2015-2 EETCs

(e) Other Aircraft Financing Transactions

In 2015, American prepaid $72 million principal amount of outstanding debt secured by certain aircraft.

In 2015, American entered into loan agreements to borrow $1.9 billion in connection with the financing of certain aircraft. The notes mature in 2022 through 2027 and bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin averaging 1.82%.

(f) Obligations Associated with Special Facility Revenue Bonds

(g) AAdvantage Loan

Effective January 2, 2015, American exercised its loan repayment right with respect to the full value of the outstanding balance of the AAdvantage Loan with Citibank for $400 million.

Guarantees

As of December 31, 2015, American had issued guarantees covering AAG’s $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2019, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2018 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior notes due 2020.

Collateral Related Covenants

Certain of American’s debt financing agreements contain loan to value ratio covenants and require American to annually appraise the related collateral. Pursuant to such agreements, if the loan to value (LTV) 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.

Specifically, American is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on an annual basis for three credit facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Annual	Annual (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	24.1%	33.6%	57.8%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America	Generally, certain LGA slots, certain spare parts, 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, 2015, American was in compliance with the applicable collateral coverage tests as of the most recent measurement dates.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Income Taxes

10. Income Taxes

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Current	$	20		$	(16	)	$	(22	)
Deferred		(3,014	)		346			(324	)

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(2,994	)	$	330		$	(346	)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	1,616		$	1,123		$	(763	)
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal tax effect		72			75			(8	)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		57			(1	)		27
Bankruptcy administration expenses		3			95			83
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			—			141
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		—			(24	)		(22	)
Change in valuation allowance		(4,742	)		(1,323	)		717
Tax provision (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		—			330			(538	)
Other, net		—			55			17

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(2,994	)	$	330		$	(346	)

The Company provides a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets, which includes the NOLs, 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. The Company considers all available positive and negative evidence and makes certain assumptions in evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2015, after considering all positive and negative evidence, including the completion of certain critical merger integration milestones as well as the Company’s financial performance, the Company concluded that substantially all of its deferred income tax assets were more likely than not to be realized. Accordingly, the Company reversed the valuation allowance, which resulted in a special $3.0 billion non-cash tax benefit recorded in the consolidated statement of operations for 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a $330 million tax provision. 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 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.

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 OCI is recorded directly to accumulated OCI, which is a component of stockholders’ equity. Because the income tax expense on OCI is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, the Company’s net deferred tax position is not impacted by this tax allocation. The 2013 tax benefit was offset in part by a $214 million special tax provision attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount the Company believed was more likely than not to be realized.

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. The total decrease in the valuation allowance was $4.8 billion and $197 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The total increase in the valuation allowance was $602 million in 2013.

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


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	340		$	386
Rent expense		134			180
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		346			346
Operating loss carryforwards		2,558			3,461
Pensions		2,436			2,403
Loyalty program obligation		590			948
Gains from lease transactions		262			207
Reorganization items		57			64
Other		1,200			1,210

Total deferred tax assets		7,923			9,205
Valuation allowance		(22	)		(4,816	)

Net deferred tax assets		7,901			4,389

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(5,158	)		(4,829	)
Other		(266	)		(98	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(5,424	)		(4,927	)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	2,477		$	(538	)

At December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $8.0 billion of gross NOL Carryforwards to reduce future federal taxable income, substantially all of which are expected to be available for use in 2016. The federal NOL Carryforwards will expire beginning in 2023 if unused. These NOL Carryforwards include an unrealized tax benefit of $1.2 billion related to share-based compensation that will be recorded in equity when realized. The Company also had approximately $4.0 billion of NOL Carryforwards to reduce future state taxable income at December 31, 2015, which will expire in years 2016 through 2034 if unused. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of NOL Carryforwards for state income tax purposes that will expire, if unused, in 2016 is $136 million. 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 returns. 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 permitted approximately $9.0 billion (with $6.6 billion of unlimited NOL still remaining at December 31, 2015) of its federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the Section 382 annual limitation rules unless a second ownership change occurred on or before December 9, 2015. No second ownership change occurred within that period. 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 stockholders exceeding 50% during a rolling three-year period can potentially limit a company’s future use of NOLs and tax credits. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors– “Our ability to utilize our NOL Carryforwards may be limited” for unaudited additional discussion of this risk.

At December 31, 2015, the Company had an Alternative Minimum Tax credit carryforward of approximately $341 million available for federal income tax purposes, which is available for an indefinite period.

The Company files its tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company’s 2012 through 2014 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.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which changes how deferred taxes are classified on the balance sheet. The update eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent on the balance sheet. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are now required to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Entities have the choice to apply ASU 2015-17 either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, the Company reclassified $361 million of current deferred income tax assets within prepaid expenses and other to reduce deferred income taxes within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Income Taxes

8. Income Taxes

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Current	$	15		$	(24	)	$	(30	)
Deferred		(3,467	)		344			(324	)

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(3,452	)	$	320		$	(354	)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	1,635		$	1,144		$	(725	)
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal tax effect		71			81			(18	)
Book expenses not deductible for tax purposes		55			4			25
Bankruptcy administration expenses		3			86			82
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			—			53
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		—			(29	)		(30	)
Change in valuation allowance		(5,216	)		(1,285	)		780
Tax provision (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		—			328			(538	)
Other, net		—			(9	)		17

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(3,452	)	$	320		$	(354	)

American provides a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets, which includes the NOLs, 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. American considers all available positive and negative evidence and makes certain assumptions in evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2015, after considering all positive and negative evidence, including the completion of certain critical merger integration milestones as well as American’s financial performance, American concluded that substantially all of its deferred income tax assets were more likely than not to be realized. Accordingly, American reversed the valuation allowance, which resulted in a special $3.5 billion non-cash tax benefit recorded in the consolidated statement of operations for 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, American recorded a $320 million tax provision. 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 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.

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 OCI is recorded directly to accumulated OCI, which is a component of stockholder’s equity. Because the income tax expense on OCI is equal to the income tax benefit from continuing operations, American’s net deferred tax position is not impacted by this tax allocation. The 2013 tax benefit was offset in part by a $214 million special tax provision attributable to additional valuation allowance required to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount American believed was more likely than not to be realized.

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 12. The total decrease in the valuation allowance was $5.2 billion and $525 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The total increase in the valuation allowance was $221 million in 2013.

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


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	340		$	379
Rent expense		134			121
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		458			458
Operating loss carryforwards		2,818			3,737
Pensions		2,420			2,394
Loyalty program obligation		590			948
Gains from lease transactions		261			208
Reorganization items		57			64
Other		1,123			1,172

Total deferred tax assets		8,201			9,481
Valuation allowance		(14	)		(5,196	)

Net deferred tax assets		8,187			4,285

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(5,011	)		(4,579	)
Other		(244	)		(242	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(5,255	)		(4,821	)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	2,932		$	(536	)

At December 31, 2015, American had approximately $8.8 billion of gross NOL Carryforwards to reduce future federal taxable income, substantially all of which are expected to be available for use in 2016. American is a member of AAG’s consolidated federal and certain state income tax returns. The amount of federal NOL Carryforwards available in those returns is $8.0 billion, substantially all of which is expected to be available for use in 2016. The federal NOL Carryforwards will expire beginning in 2023 if unused. These NOL Carryforwards include an unrealized tax benefit of $1.2 billion related to share-based compensation that will be recorded in equity when realized. American also had approximately $3.7 billion of NOL Carryforwards to reduce future state taxable income at December 31, 2015, which will expire in years 2016 through 2034 if unused. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of NOL Carryforwards for state income tax purposes that will expire, if unused, in 2016 is $106 million. 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, 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 returns. 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 permitted approximately $9.5 billion (with $7.3 billion of unlimited NOL still remaining at December 31, 2015) of its federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the Section 382 annual limitation rules unless a second ownership change occurred on or before December 9, 2015. No second ownership change occurred within that period. Substantially all of American’s remaining federal NOL Carryforwards (attributable to US Airways Group) are subject to limitation under Section 382; however, American’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. American’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 stockholders exceeding 50% during a rolling three-year period can potentially limit a company’s future use of NOLs and tax credits. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “Our ability to utilize our NOL Carryforwards may be limited” for unaudited additional discussion of this risk.

At December 31, 2015, American had an Alternative Minimum Tax credit carryforward of approximately $458 million available for federal income tax purposes, which is available for an indefinite period.

American files its tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. American’s 2012 through 2014 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 any assessments will be immaterial to its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which changes how deferred taxes are classified on the balance sheet. The update eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent on the balance sheet. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are now required to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Entities have the choice to apply ASU 2015-17 either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. American early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, American reclassified $314 million of current deferred income tax assets within prepaid expenses and other to reduce deferred income taxes within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

Risk Management	12 Months Ended
Risk Management	Dec. 31, 2015
Risk Management	11. Risk Management 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 its 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. Jet fuel market prices have fluctuated substantially over the past several years and prices continue to be highly volatile. Because of the amount of fuel needed to operate the Company’s business, even a relatively small increase or decrease in the price of fuel can have a material effect on the Company’s operating results and liquidity. These additional factors could impact the Company’s results of operations, financial performance and liquidity. *(a) 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. 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. *(b) 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 $7.8 billion principal amount of long-term debt as of December 31, 2015 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 2.93% at December 31, 2015. The Company does not currently have an interest rate hedge program. *(c) Foreign Currency Risk* The Company is exposed to the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the U.S. dollar value of foreign currency-denominated operating revenues and expenses. The Company’s largest exposure comes from the British pound, Euro, Canadian dollar and various Latin American currencies, primarily the Brazilian real. The Company does not currently have a foreign currency hedge program. 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.
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Risk Management	9. Risk Management 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 its 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. Jet fuel market prices have fluctuated substantially over the past several years and prices continue to be highly volatile. Because of the amount of fuel needed to operate American’s business, even a relatively small increase or decrease in the price of fuel can have a material effect on American’s operating results and liquidity. These additional factors could impact American’s results of operations, financial performance and liquidity. *(a) 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. 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. *(b) 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 $7.8 billion principal amount of long-term debt as of December 31, 2015 are subject to adjustment to reflect changes in floating interest rates. The weighted average effective interest rate on American’s variable rate debt was 2.93% at December 31, 2015. American does not currently have an interest rate hedge program. *(c) Foreign Currency Risk* American is exposed to the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the U.S. dollar value of foreign currency-denominated operating revenues and expenses. American’s largest exposure comes from the British pound, Euro, Canadian dollar and various Latin American currencies, primarily the Brazilian real. American does not currently have a foreign currency hedge program. 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.

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

12. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. The Company’s short-term investments classified as Level 2 primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of these securities. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the year ended December 31, 2015.

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


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	1,010	$	1,010	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1		—		1		—
Corporate obligations		2,191		—		2,191		—
Bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits		2,662		—		2,662		—

		5,864		1,010		4,854		—
Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		695		695		—		—

Total	$	6,559	$	1,705	$	4,854	$	—

(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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. The Company’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $734 million of corporate obligations and $1.2 billion of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.


	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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. 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 years ended December 31, 2015 or 2014.

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, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	20,561	$	21,111	$	17,720	$	18,542

Cash and Short-term Investments

Generally, fluctuations in foreign currencies, including devaluations, cannot be predicted by the Company and can significantly affect the value of the Company’s cash and short-term investments located outside the United States. These conditions, as well as any further delays, devaluations or imposition of more stringent repatriation restrictions, may materially adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. 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.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

10. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

American utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. American’s short-term investments classified as Level 2 primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of these securities. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the year ended December 31, 2015.

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


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	1,008	$	1,008	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1		—		1		—
Corporate obligations		2,191		—		2,191		—
Bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits		2,662		—		2,662		—

		5,862		1,008		4,854		—
Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		695		695		—		—

Total	$	6,557	$	1,703	$	4,854	$	—

(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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. American’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $734 million of corporate obligations and $1.2 billion of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	951	$	951	$	—	$	—
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		—

		6,306		951		5,355		—
Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		774		774		—		—

Total	$	7,080	$	1,725	$	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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. American’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 years ended December 31, 2015 or 2014.

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, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	18,826	$	19,378	$	16,482	$	17,245

Cash and Short-term Investments

Generally, fluctuations in foreign currencies, including devaluations, cannot be predicted by American and can significantly affect the value of American’s cash and short-term investments located outside the United States. These conditions, as well as any further delays, devaluations or imposition of more stringent repatriation restrictions, may materially adversely affect American’s business, results of operations and financial condition. 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.

Retirement Benefits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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. Effective November 1, 2012, substantially all of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans were frozen and the Company began providing enhanced benefits under its defined contribution plans for certain groups. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for all of its defined benefit plans. The Company also provides certain retiree medical and other postretirement benefits, including health care and life insurance benefits, to retired employees. Effective November 1, 2012, the Company modified its retiree medical and life coverage to eliminate the company subsidy for employees who retire on or after November 1, 2012. As a result of modifications to its retiree medical plans in 2012, the Company recognized a negative plan amendment of $1.9 billion, which is included as a component of actuarial gain in OCI and will be amortized over the future service life of the active plan participants for whom the benefit was eliminated, or approximately eight years. As of December 31, 2015, $1.1 billion of actuarial gain remains to be amortized.

Year End Information

The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension and retiree medical and other postretirement benefit obligations and fair value of assets for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, and a statement of funded status as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	17,594		$	14,899		$	1,325		$	1,385
Service cost		2			3			3			1
Interest cost		737			746			50			61
Actuarial (gain) loss		(1,159	)		2,573			(177	)		(39	)
Plan amendments		—			—			—			33
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(776	)		(607	)		(94	)		(112	)
Other		—			—			24			(4	)

Obligation at December 31	$	16,395		$	17,594		$	1,131		$	1,325

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,986		$	10,057		$	244		$	239
Actual return on plan assets		(506	)		746			(10	)		11
Employer contributions		6			810			89			106
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(776	)		(607	)		(94	)		(112	)
Other (1)		—			—			24			—

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		9,707			10,986			253			244

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,688	)	$	(6,608	)	$	(878	)	$	(1,081	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	7		$	10		$	109		$	117
Noncurrent liability (2)		6,681			6,598			769			964

	$	6,688		$	6,608		$	878		$	1,081

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	5,047		$	4,961		$	(339	)	$	(199	)
Prior service cost (benefit) (2)		216			245			(1,084	)		(1,326	)

	$	5,263		$	5,206		$	(1,423	)	$	(1,525	)


	Pension Benefits				Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015		2014		2015		2014
For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	16,369	$	17,560	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		16,357		17,548		—		—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—		—		1,129		1,324
Fair value of plan assets		9,677		10,950		253		244
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,680		6,598		—		—

(1)	At December 31, 2015, certain trust assets totaling approximately $24 million, were added to the retiree medical plan asset values that were previously offset against the benefit obligation.

(2)	The 2015 noncurrent liability does not include $17 million of other postretirement benefits or $1 million of prior service costs. The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other postretirement benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2013			2015			2014			2013

Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	2		$	3		$	3		$	3		$	1		$	—
Interest cost		737			746			654			50			61			50
Expected return on assets		(851	)		(786	)		(720	)		(19	)		(19	)		(16	)
Curtailments		—			—			2			—			—			—
Settlements		1			4			(1	)		—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (benefit) (1)		28			28			28			(243	)		(244	)		(251	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		112			43			90			(9	)		(8	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans		29			38			56			(218	)		(209	)		(226	)
Defined contribution plans		662			546			328			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	691		$	584		$	384		$	(218	)	$	(209	)	$	(226	)

(1)	The 2015 prior service cost does not include amortization of $3 million related to other postretirement benefits. The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other postretirement 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 $126 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 $16 million.


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.70	%		4.30	%		4.42	%		4.00	%

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.74	%
Expected return on plan assets		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%

As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s estimate of the long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8% 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 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%

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 pension plan’s master trust 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 pension plan’s master trust 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 pension plan’s master trust also invests in a 103-12 investment entity (the 103-12 Investment Trust) which is designed to invest plan assets of more than one unrelated employer. 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, 2015 and 2014, by asset category, are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
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	$	287		$	—	$	—	$	287
Equity securities:
International markets (a), (b)		2,873			—		—		2,873
Large-cap companies (b)		1,999			—		—		1,999
Mid-cap companies (b)		361			—		—		361
Small-cap companies (b)		18			—		—		18
Mutual funds (c)		47			—		—		47
Fixed income:
Corporate bonds (d)		—			2,204		—		2,204
Government Securities (e)		—			917		—		917
U.S. municipal securities		—			48		—		48
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (f)		—			—		722		722
Common/collective trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust (g)		—			219		—		219
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		50			—		—		50
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		23			—		—		23
Other assets – net		8			—		—		8
Other liabilities – net		(71	)		—		—		(71	)

Total	$	5,595		$	3,388	$	724	$	9,707

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 16% United Kingdom, 12% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 11% of other emerging markets and the remaining 31% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

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

c)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 40% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap U.S. companies, 35% in U.S. treasuries and corporate bonds and 25% in equity securities of international companies.

d)	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 82% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 2% emerging market companies.

e)	Includes approximately 75% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 25% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

Includes limited partnerships that invest primarily in U.S. (89%) and European (11%) buyout opportunities of a range of privately held companies. The pension plan’s master trust does not have the right to redeem its limited partnership investment at its net asset value, but rather 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 pension plan’s master trust has future funding commitments of approximately $428 million over the next ten years.

Investment includes 73% 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 13% 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.


	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 (c)		51		—		—		51
Fixed income:
Corporate bonds (d)		—		2,384		—		2,384
Government Securities (e)		—		1,184		—		1,184
U.S. municipal securities		—		65		—		65
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (f)		—		—		818		818
Common/collective trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust (g)		—		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% of other 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)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 46% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap U.S. companies, 35% in U.S. treasuries and corporate bonds and 18% in equity securities of international companies.

d)	Includes approximately 74% investments in corporate debt with an 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.

e)	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 pension plan’s master trust does not have the right to redeem its limited partnership investment at its net asset value, but rather 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 pension plan’s 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.

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2015, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(105	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		115			—
Purchases		145			—
Sales		(251	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2015	$	722		$	2

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

The fair value of the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2015 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
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 – Institutional Class		19		—	$	—	$	19
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		230		—		230

Total	$	23	$	230	$	—	$	253

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

Investments in the other postretirement benefit plan’s mutual funds 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. Purchases are restricted to certain retirement benefit plans, including the Company’s other postretirement benefit plan, resulting in a fair value classification of Level 2. Investments include approximately 27% and 28% of investments in non-U.S. common stocks in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Net asset value is based on the fair market value of the funds’ underlying assets and liabilities at the date of determination.


	2015			2014
Assumed health care trend rates at December 31
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.21	%		5.25	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.56	%		4.55	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2024			2023

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 2015 service and interest cost	$	3	$	(3	)
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015		61		(60	)

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 and various other laws. Based on current funding assumptions, the Company has no minimum required contributions until 2018. Currently, the Company’s minimum funding obligation for its pension plans is subject to temporary favorable rules that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2017. The Company’s pension funding obligations are likely to increase materially following expiration of the temporary funding rules, when the Company will be required to make contributions relating to the 2018 fiscal year. The amount of these obligations will depend on the performance of the Company’s investments held in trust by the pension plans, interest rates for determining liabilities and the Company’s actuarial experience.

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


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021-2025
Pension	$	662	$	690	$	725	$	764	$	805	$	4,642
Retiree medical and other postretirement benefits		109		104		99		90		84		353

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Retirement Benefits

11. 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. Effective November 1, 2012, substantially all of American’s defined benefit pension plans were frozen and American began providing enhanced benefits under its defined contribution plans for certain groups. American uses a December 31 measurement date for all of its defined benefit plans. American also provides certain retiree medical and other postretirement benefits, including health care and life insurance benefits, to retired employees. Effective November 1, 2012, American modified its retiree medical and life coverage to eliminate the company subsidy for employees who retire on or after November 1, 2012. As a result of modifications to its retiree medical plans in 2012, American recognized a negative plan amendment of $1.9 billion, which is included as a component of actuarial gain in OCI and will be amortized over the future service life of the active plan participants for whom the benefit was eliminated, or approximately eight years. As of December 31, 2015, $1.1 billion of actuarial gain remains to be amortized.

Year End Information


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	17,504		$	14,826		$	1,324		$	1,383
Service cost		2			2			3			1
Interest cost		733			742			50			61
Actuarial (gain) loss		(1,153	)		2,559			(178	)		(39	)
Plan amendments		—			—			—			33
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(773	)		(605	)		(94	)		(111	)
Other		—			—			24			(4	)

Obligation at December 31	$	16,310		$	17,504		$	1,129		$	1,324

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,935		$	10,009		$	244		$	239
Actual return on plan assets		(505	)		742			(10	)		11
Employer contributions		6			809			89			105
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(773	)		(605	)		(94	)		(111	)
Other (1)		—			—			24			—

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		9,660			10,935			253			244

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,650	)	$	(6,569	)	$	(876	)	$	(1,080	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	7		$	10		$	109		$	117
Noncurrent liability (2)		6,643			6,559			767			963

	$	6,650		$	6,569		$	876		$	1,080

Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	5,036		$	4,949		$	(339	)	$	(199	)
Prior service cost (benefit) (2)		216			245			(1,084	)		(1,326	)

	$	5,252		$	5,194		$	(1,423	)	$	(1,525	)

For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	16,283		$	17,471		$	—		$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		16,272			17,461			—			—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—			—			1,129			1,324
Fair value of plan assets		9,630			10,899			253			244
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,642			6,562			—			—

(1)	At December 31, 2015, certain trust assets totaling approximately $24 million, were added to the retiree medical plan asset values that were previously offset against the benefit obligation.

(2)	The 2015 noncurrent liability does not include $17 million of other postretirement benefits or $1 million of prior service costs. The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other postretirement benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2013			2015			2014			2013
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	1		$	2		$	3		$	3		$	1		$	—
Interest cost		733			742			654			50			61			50
Expected return on assets		(848	)		(783	)		(720	)		(19	)		(19	)		(16	)
Curtailments		—			—			2			—			—			—
Settlements		1			4			(1	)		—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (benefit) (1)		28			28			28			(243	)		(244	)		(251	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		111			43			90			(9	)		(8	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans		26			36			56			(218	)		(209	)		(226	)
Defined contribution plans		657			527			311			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	683		$	563		$	367		$	(218	)	$	(209	)	$	(226	)

(1)	The 2015 prior service cost does not include amortization of $3 million related to other postretirement benefits. The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other postretirement benefits.


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.70	%		4.30	%		4.42	%		4.00	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.74	%
Expected return on plan assets		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%		8.00	%

As of December 31, 2015, American’s estimate of the long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8% 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 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%

The fair value of American’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by asset category are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
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	$	287		$	—	$	—	$	287
Equity securities:
International markets (a), (b)		2,873			—		—		2,873
Large-cap companies (b)		1,999			—		—		1,999
Mid-cap companies (b)		361			—		—		361
Small-cap companies (b)		18			—		—		18
Fixed income:
Corporate bonds (c)		—			2,204		—		2,204
Government Securities (d)		—			917		—		917
U.S. municipal securities		—			48		—		48
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships (e)		—			—		722		722
Common/collective trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust (f)		—			219		—		219
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		50			—		—		50
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		23			—		—		23
Other assets – net		8			—		—		8
Other liabilities – net		(71	)		—		—		(71	)

Total	$	5,548		$	3,388	$	724	$	9,660

a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 16% United Kingdom, 12% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 11% of other emerging markets and the remaining 31% 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 82% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 2% emerging market companies.

d)	Includes approximately 75% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 25% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.


	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 trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust (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% of other 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 an 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.

Changes in fair value measurements of Level 3 investments during the year ended December 31, 2015, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(105	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		115			—
Purchases		145			—
Sales		(251	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2015	$	722		$	2

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

The fair value of American’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2015 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
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 – Institutional Class		19		—		—		19
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		230		—		230

Total	$	23	$	230	$	—	$	253

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

Investments in the other postretirement benefit plan’s mutual funds 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. Purchases are restricted to certain retirement benefit plans, including American’s other postretirement benefit plan, resulting in a fair value classification of Level 2. Investments include approximately 27% and 28% of investments in non-U.S. common stocks in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Net asset value is based on the fair market value of the funds’ underlying assets and liabilities at the date of determination.


Assumed health care trend rates at December 31	2015			2014
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.21	%		5.25	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.56	%		4.55	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2024			2023

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 2015 service and interest cost	$	3	$	(3	)
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015		61		(60	)

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 and various other laws. Based on current funding assumptions, American has no minimum required contributions until 2018. 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. American’s pension funding obligations are likely to increase materially following expiration of the temporary funding rules, when American will be required to make contributions relating to the 2018 fiscal year. The amount of these obligations will depend on the performance of American’s investments held in trust by the pension plans, interest rates for determining liabilities and American’s actuarial experience.

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


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021-2025
Pension	$	660	$	687	$	722	$	761	$	802	$	4,621
Retiree medical and other postretirement benefits		109		104		98		90		84		353

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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			Derivative Financial Instruments			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Income Tax Benefit (Provision)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(887	)	$	67		$	(2	)	$	(1,210	)	$	(2,032	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(2,633	)		(54	)		—			—			(2,687	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(163	)		(4	)		(3	)		330			160

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

Balance at December 31, 2014		(3,683	)		9			(5	)		(880	)		(4,559	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(51	)		—			(6	)		—			(57	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(108	)		(9	)		1			—			(116	)

Net current-period other comprehensive loss		(159	)		(9	)		(5	)		—			(173	)

Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(3,842	)	$	—		$	(10	)	$	(880	)	$	(4,732	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 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,
	2015			2014
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(212	)	$	(202	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
Actuarial loss		104			39		Salaries, wages and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(9	)		(4	)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		1			(3	)	Other nonoperating, net
Income tax benefit (provision):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		—			330		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	(116	)	$	160

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 reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in OCI, a subset of stockholders’ equity, principally in 2009. This provision represented 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.

Amounts allocated to OCI 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)

12. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

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


	Pension and Retiree Medical Liability			Derivative Financial Instruments			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Income Tax Benefit (Provision)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(887	)	$	65		$	1		$	(1,319	)	$	(2,140	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(2,621	)		(52	)		—			—			(2,673	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(163	)		(4	)		(4	)		328			157

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,784	)		(56	)		(4	)		328			(2,516	)

Balance at December 31, 2014		(3,671	)		9			(3	)		(991	)		(4,656	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(51	)		—			(7	)		—			(58	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(109	)		(9	)		1			—			(117	)

Net current-period other comprehensive loss		(160	)		(9	)		(6	)		—			(175	)

Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(3,831	)	$	—		$	(9	)	$	(991	)	$	(4,831	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 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,
	2015			2014
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(212	)	$	(202	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
Actuarial loss		103			39		Salaries, wages and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(9	)		(4	)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		1			(4	)	Other nonoperating, net
Income tax benefit (provision):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		—			328		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	(117	)	$	157

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 reversed the non-cash tax provision which was recorded in OCI, a subset of stockholder’s equity, principally in 2009. This provision represented 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.

Amounts allocated to OCI for income taxes as further described in Note 8 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, 2015

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

15. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

(a) Aircraft and Engine Purchase Commitments

Under all of the Company’s aircraft and engine purchase agreements, its total future commitments as of December 31, 2015 are expected to be as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	4,505	$	4,591	$	2,916	$	3,156	$	2,793	$	4,537	$	22,498

(1)

These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for wholly-owned regional aircraft. American has granted Boeing a security interest in its purchase deposits with Boeing. The Company’s purchase deposits totaled $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company did not have financing commitments for the following aircraft currently on order and scheduled to be delivered through 2017: 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft in 2016 and 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft in 2017, 8 Boeing 787 family aircraft in 2016 and 13 Boeing 787 family aircraft in 2017, 15 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2016, three Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft in 2017 and two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in 2016. In addition, the Company did not have financing commitments in place for substantially all aircraft currently on order and scheduled to be delivered in 2018 and beyond. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “We will need to obtain sufficient financing or other capital to operate successfully” for unaudited additional discussion.

(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):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	211	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	213
Information technology contracts		160		136		107		88		6		—		497

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

As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers had expiration dates ranging from 2017 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 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 flight designator codes. American controls the scheduling, pricing, reservations, ticketing and seat inventories of those aircraft and retains all revenues associated with 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. In addition, these agreements provide that certain variable costs, such as airport landing fees, fuel and passenger liability insurance, will be 100% paid for or reimbursed by the Company. As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	1,672	$	1,553	$	1,249	$	1,075	$	881	$	2,393	$	8,823

(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 $469 million in 2016, $414 million in 2017, $334 million in 2018, $292 million in 2019, $235 million in 2020 and $704 million in 2021 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, 2015, the Company had 438 aircraft under operating leases, with remaining terms ranging from one month to approximately 12 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, 2015, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	2,198	$	2,078	$	1,829	$	1,643	$	1,493	$	4,704	$	13,945

(1)	As of December 31, 2015, $294 million is included on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet in accrued liabilities and deferred gains and credits, net relating to rent expense being recorded in advance of future operating lease payments.

Mainline and regional rent expense, excluding landing fees, was $2.8 billion, $2.8 billion and $1.7 billion in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(e) Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Aircraft

The Company currently operates 263 owned aircraft and 138 leased aircraft which were financed with enhanced equipment 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 uses the funds in escrow to purchase equipment notes relating to the financed aircraft. The equipment notes are 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 leases the aircraft to American. In both cases, the equipment notes are secured by a security interest in the aircraft. The EETCs are not direct obligations of, nor are they guaranteed by, AAG or 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, 2015, $8.7 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. American 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. Some leases have a fair market value or a fixed price purchase option that allows American 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, American does not participate in any increases in the value of the aircraft. American concluded it was not the primary beneficiary under these arrangements. Therefore, American accounts for its EETC leveraged lease financings as operating leases. American’s total future obligations under these leveraged lease financings are $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2015, 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 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, 2015, the remaining lease payments guaranteeing the principal and interest on these bonds are $617 million, which are accounted for as operating leases.

(f) Legal Proceedings

Chapter 11 Cases. 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 and completed the Merger. 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. As of December 31, 2015, there were approximately 25.3 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. 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 stockholders 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 stockholders 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-employment 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 APFA and TWU 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.

DOJ Antitrust Civil Investigative Demand. In June 2015, the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the DOJ as part of an investigation into whether there have been illegal agreements or coordination of air passenger capacity. The CID seeks documents and other information from the Company, and other airlines have announced that they have received similar requests. The Company is cooperating fully with the DOJ investigation. In addition, subsequent to announcement of the delivery of CIDs by the DOJ, the Company, along with Delta Air Lines, Inc., Southwest Airlines Co., United Airlines, Inc. and, in the case of litigation filed in Canada, Air Canada, have been named as defendants in approximately 100 putative class action lawsuits alleging unlawful agreements with respect to air passenger capacity. The U.S. lawsuits were the subject of multiple motions to consolidate them in a single forum, and they have now been consolidated in the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia. Both the DOJ investigation and these lawsuits are in their very early stages and the Company intends to defend the lawsuits 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 named as defendants US Airways Group and US Airways, and alleged 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 included 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. On November 27, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court denied plaintiffs’ motion to preliminarily enjoin the Merger. On August 19, 2015, after three previous largely unsuccessful attempts to amend their complaint, plaintiffs filed a fourth motion for leave to file an amended and supplemental complaint to add a claim for damages and demand for jury trial, as well as claims similar to those in the putative class action lawsuits regarding air passenger capacity. Thereafter, plaintiffs filed a request with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate the Fjord matter with the putative class action lawsuits. The JPML denied that request on October 15, 2015 and plaintiffs’ request for further relief from the JPML was denied on February 4, 2016. Accordingly, the parties will continue to litigate the matter in Bankruptcy Court. The Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.

DOJ Civil Investigative Demand Related to the United States Postal Service. In April 2015, the DOJ informed the Company of an inquiry regarding American’s 2009 and 2011 contracts with the United States Postal Service for the international transportation of mail by air. In October 2015, the Company received a CID from DOJ seeking certain information relating to these contracts. The DOJ has indicated it is investigating potential violations of the False Claims Act. The Company is cooperating fully with the DOJ investigation.

General. In addition to the specifically identified legal proceedings, 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 Company’s control. 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 but could be material. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “We may be a party to litigation in the normal course of business or otherwise, which could affect our financial position and liquidity” for unaudited additional discussion.

(g) Guarantees and Indemnifications

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 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 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

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, 2015, the remaining liability and the amount of the offsetting receivable were each $974 million.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

13. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

(a) Aircraft and Engine Purchase Commitments

Under all of American’s aircraft and engine purchase agreements, its total future commitments as of December 31, 2015 are expected to be as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	4,505	$	4,591	$	2,916	$	3,156	$	2,793	$	4,537	$	22,498

(1)

These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for wholly-owned 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, 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, American did not have financing commitments for the following aircraft currently on order and scheduled to be delivered through 2017: 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft in 2016 and 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft in 2017, 8 Boeing 787 family aircraft in 2016 and 13 Boeing 787 family aircraft in 2017, 15 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2016, three Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft in 2017 and two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in 2016. In addition, American did not have financing commitments in place for substantially all aircraft currently on order and scheduled to be delivered in 2018 and beyond. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “We will need to obtain sufficient financing or other capital to operate successfully” for unaudited additional discussion.

(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):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	211	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	213
Information technology contracts		160		136		107		88		6		—		497

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

As of December 31, 2015, American’s capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers had expiration dates ranging from 2017 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 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. In addition, these agreements provide that certain variable costs, such as airport landing fees, fuel and passenger liability insurance, will be 100% paid for or reimbursed by American. As of December 31, 2015, American’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	1,672	$	1,553	$	1,249	$	1,075	$	881	$	2,393	$	8,823

(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 $469 million in 2016, $414 million in 2017, $334 million in 2018, $292 million in 2019, $235 million in 2020 and $704 million in 2021 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, 2015, American had 427 aircraft under operating leases, with remaining terms ranging from one month to approximately 12 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, 2015, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	2,187	$	2,069	$	1,824	$	1,642	$	1,493	$	4,704	$	13,919

(1)	As of December 31, 2015, $294 million is included on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet in accrued liabilities and deferred gains and credits, net relating to rent expense being recorded in advance of future operating lease payments.

Mainline and regional rent expense, excluding landing fees, was $2.7 billion, $2.8 billion and $1.7 billion in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(e) Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Aircraft

American currently operates 263 owned aircraft and 138 leased aircraft which were financed with enhanced equipment 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.

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, 2015, the remaining lease payments guaranteeing the principal and interest on these bonds are $617 million, which are accounted for as operating leases.

(f) Legal Proceedings

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. As of December 31, 2015, there were approximately 25.3 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. 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 stockholders 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 stockholders 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-employment 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 APFA and TWU 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.

DOJ Antitrust Civil Investigative Demand. In June 2015, American received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the DOJ as part of an investigation into whether there have been illegal agreements or coordination of air passenger capacity. The CID seeks documents and other information from American, and other airlines have announced that they have received similar requests. American is cooperating fully with the DOJ investigation. In addition, subsequent to announcement of the delivery of CIDs by the DOJ, American, along with Delta Air Lines, Inc., Southwest Airlines Co., United Airlines, Inc. and, in the case of litigation filed in Canada, Air Canada, have been named as defendants in approximately 100 putative class action lawsuits alleging unlawful agreements with respect to air passenger capacity. The U.S. lawsuits were the subject of multiple motions to consolidate them in a single forum, and they have now been consolidated in the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia. Both the DOJ investigation and these lawsuits are in their very early stages and American intends to defend the lawsuits 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 named as defendants US Airways Group and US Airways, and alleged 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 included 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. On November 27, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court denied plaintiffs’ motion to preliminarily enjoin the Merger. On August 19, 2015, after three previous largely unsuccessful attempts to amend their complaint, plaintiffs filed a fourth motion for leave to file an amended and supplemental complaint to add a claim for damages and demand for jury trial, as well as claims similar to those in the putative class action lawsuits regarding air passenger capacity. Thereafter, plaintiffs filed a request with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) to consolidate the Fjord matter with the putative class action lawsuits. The JPML denied that request on October 15, 2015 and plaintiffs’ request for further relief from the JPML was denied on February 4, 2016. Accordingly, the parties will continue to litigate the matter in Bankruptcy Court. American believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.

DOJ Civil Investigative Demand Related to the United States Postal Service. In April 2015, the DOJ informed American of an inquiry regarding American’s 2009 and 2011 contracts with the United States Postal Service for the international transportation of mail by air. In October 2015, American received a CID from DOJ seeking certain information relating to these contracts. The DOJ has indicated it is investigating potential violations of the False Claims Act. American is cooperating fully with the DOJ investigation.

General. In addition to the specifically identified legal proceedings, American 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 American’s control. 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 but could be material. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “We may be a party to litigation in the normal course of business or otherwise, which could affect our financial position and liquidity” for unaudited additional discussion.

(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 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 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.

(h) Other

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, 2015, the remaining liability and the amount of the offsetting receivable were each $974 million.

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	63	$	5,495	$	864
Acquisition of US Airways Group, net		—		—		4,386
Capital lease obligations		5		747		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		873		814		713
Income taxes paid		20		7		12

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

14. 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,
	2015		2014		2013
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	63	$	5,131	$	833
Acquisition of US Airways, net		—		—		5,231
Capital lease obligations		5		747		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		787		780		712
Income taxes paid		19		4		7

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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 and AAG’s wholly-owned and third-party regional carriers that fly under capacity purchase agreements operating as American Eagle. 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 or American Eagle.

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,
	2015		2014		2013
DOT Domestic	$	28,761	$	28,568	$	15,376
DOT Latin America		5,539		6,964		6,288
DOT Atlantic		5,146		5,652		3,756
DOT Pacific		1,544		1,466		1,323

Total consolidated revenues	$	40,990	$	42,650	$	26,743

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures

15. 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 and AAG’s wholly-owned and third-party regional carriers that fly under capacity purchase agreements operating as American Eagle. 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 or American Eagle.

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,
	2015		2014		2013
DOT Domestic	$	28,855	$	28,671	$	15,392
DOT Latin America		5,539		6,974		6,267
DOT Atlantic		5,146		5,652		3,720
DOT Pacific		1,544		1,466		1,322

Total consolidated revenues	$	41,084	$	42,763	$	26,701

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.

- Definition

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, 2015

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 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 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, 2015, 2014 and 2013 included $274 million, $381 million and $92 million, respectively, of share-based compensation costs. Of the 2015, 2014 and 2013 amounts, $198 million, $224 million and $42 million, respectively, were related to the Merger and recorded in special items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

During 2015, the Company withheld approximately 7.0 million shares of AAG common stock and paid approximately $306 million in satisfaction of certain tax withholding obligations associated with employee equity awards.

(a) Restricted Stock Unit Awards (RSUs)

The Company has granted RSUs with service conditions (time vested) and performance conditions. The grant-date fair value of RSUs 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 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 vested equally on the one and two year anniversary of emergence. The awards of employees terminated in connection with the Merger became fully vested on the date of termination. Compensation expenses for these awards were 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 settled in equity for domestic employees and in cash for international employees. Subject to the executive’s continued employment, each RSU vested on December 16, 2015 with respect to (i) 50% of the RSUs which were time vested; (ii) 25% of the RSUs as the Company was issued a Single Operating Certificate in April 2015; and (iii) 25% of the RSUs as the compensation committee of the Board of Directors determined that the Company had achieved at least $1.0 billion in net synergies with respect to fiscal year 2015. Compensation expenses for these awards were recorded in special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Stock-settled RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		2,213			46.62
Vested and released		(17,163	)		25.20
Forfeited		(785	)		27.12

Outstanding at December 31, 2015		5,607		$	38.08

As of December 31, 2015, there was $117 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-settled RSUs. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of one year. The total fair value of stock-settled RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $750 million, $154 million and $31 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a nominal amount of CRSUs outstanding. The total cash paid for CRSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $10 million, $12 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

(b) Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

No stock options or stock appreciation rights have been granted subsequent to the Merger closing date. The Company assumed US Airways Group’s outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights in connection with the Merger. These stock options and stock appreciation rights were granted with an exercise price equal to the underlying common stock’s fair value at the date of each grant, 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 appreciation rights are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the entire award. There are no unrecognized compensation costs for stock options.

Stock option and SAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(2,985	)		12.09
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(9	)		45.75

Balance at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		3,996		$	15.17		1.9	$	110

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(760	)		6.31
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31

As of December 31, 2015, there were less than a million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to SARs which are expected to be recognized in 2016. The total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $102 million, $105 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, the weighted average fair value of outstanding CSARs was $35.76 per share and the related liability was $31 million. These CSARs are fully vested and will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date until all awards are settled. Total cash paid for CSARs exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $31 million, $42 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Share-based Compensation

16. Share-based Compensation

American’s net income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 included $274 million, $381 million and $84 million, respectively, of share-based compensation costs. Of the 2015, 2014 and 2013 amounts, $198 million, $224 million and $44 million, respectively, were related to the Merger and recorded in special items, net on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

During 2015, AAG withheld approximately 7.0 million shares of AAG common stock and paid approximately $306 million in satisfaction of certain tax withholding obligations associated with employee equity awards.

(a) Restricted Stock Unit Awards (RSUs)

AAG has granted RSUs with service conditions (time vested) and performance conditions. The grant-date fair value of RSUs 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 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 vested equally on the one and two year anniversary of emergence. The awards of employees terminated in connection with the Merger became fully vested on the date of termination. Compensation expenses for these awards were 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 settled in equity for domestic employees and in cash for international employees. Subject to the executive’s continued employment, each RSU vested on December 16, 2015 with respect to (i) 50% of the RSUs which were time vested; (ii) 25% of the RSUs as AAG was issued a Single Operating Certificate in April 2015; and (iii) 25% of the RSUs as the compensation committee of the Board of Directors determined that AAG had achieved at least $1.0 billion in net synergies with respect to fiscal year 2015. Compensation expenses for these awards were recorded in special items, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Stock-settled RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		2,213			46.62
Vested and released		(17,163	)		25.20
Forfeited		(785	)		27.12

Outstanding at December 31, 2015		5,607		$	38.08

As of December 31, 2015, AAG had a nominal amount of CRSUs outstanding. The total cash paid for CRSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $10 million, $12 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

(b) Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights

No stock options or stock appreciation rights have been granted subsequent to the Merger closing date. AAG assumed US Airways Group’s outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights in connection with the Merger. These stock options and stock appreciation rights were granted with an exercise price equal to the underlying common stock’s fair value at the date of each grant, 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 AAG. Stock appreciation rights are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the entire award. There are no unrecognized compensation costs for stock options.

Stock option and SAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(2,985	)		12.09
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(9	)		45.75

Balance at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		3,996		$	15.17		1.9	$	110

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(760	)		6.31
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31

As of December 31, 2015, there were less than a million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to SARs which are expected to be recognized in 2016. The total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $102 million, $105 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, the weighted average fair value of outstanding CSARs was $35.76 per share and the related liability was $31 million. These CSARs are fully vested and will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date until all awards are settled. Total cash paid for CSARs exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the 23 day period ended December 31, 2013 was $31 million, $42 million and less than $1 million, respectively.

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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, 2015	$	673	$	50	$	—		$	(4	)	$	9		$	728
Year ended December 31, 2014		547		142		—			(4	)		(12	)		673
Year ended December 31, 2013		546		24		—			(23	)		—			547
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	17	$	46	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—		$	41
Year ended December 31, 2014		41		6		—			(30	)		—			17
Year ended December 31, 2013		44		3		—			(6	)		—			41
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	10	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		$	9
Year ended December 31, 2014		11		—		(1	)		—			—			10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2		(1	)		(3	)		—			11

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

17. 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, 2015	$	638	$	42	$	—		$	—		$	9	$	689
Year ended December 31, 2014		504		135		—			(2	)		1		638
Year ended December 31, 2013		607		22		—			(125	)		—		504
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	14	$	45	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—	$	37
Year ended December 31, 2014		40		3		—			(29	)		—		14
Year ended December 31, 2013		49		2		—			(11	)		—		40
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	10	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—	$	9
Year ended December 31, 2014		11		—		(1	)		—			—		10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2		(1	)		(3	)		—		11

Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Quarterly Financial Data

20. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2015 and 2014 (in millions, except share and per share amounts):


	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2015
Operating revenues	$	9,827	$	10,827	$	10,706	$	9,630
Operating expenses		8,611		8,906		8,707		8,562
Operating income		1,216		1,921		1,999		1,068
Net income		932		1,704		1,693		3,281
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.34	$	2.47	$	2.56	$	5.24
Diluted	$	1.30	$	2.41	$	2.49	$	5.09
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic		696,415		688,727		661,869		626,559
Diluted		716,930		707,611		680,739		644,140
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

The Company’s fourth quarter 2015 results include $2.0 billion of total net special credits consisting principally of a $3.0 billion non-cash tax benefit recorded in connection with the reversal of the Company’s tax valuation allowance, offset in part by a nonoperating net special charge of $592 million to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by the Company due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela and $450 million in total operating special charges primarily consisting of merger integration expenses.

The Company’s fourth quarter 2014 results include $507 million of total net special charges consisting principally of $280 million of merger integration expenses, 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 Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Quarterly Financial Data

18. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2015
Operating revenues	$	9,842	$	10,849	$	10,733	$	9,660
Operating expenses		8,641		8,928		8,730		8,596
Operating income		1,201		1,921		2,003		1,064
Net income		808		1,465		1,450		4,397

2014
Operating revenues	$	10,015	$	11,382	$	11,169	$	10,197
Operating expenses		9,249		9,986		9,905		9,357
Operating income		766		1,396		1,264		840
Net income		527		870		954		597

American’s fourth quarter 2015 results include $2.5 billion of total net special credits consisting principally of a $3.5 billion non-cash tax benefit recorded in connection with the reversal of American’s tax valuation allowance, offset in part by a nonoperating net special charge of $592 million to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by American due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela and $447 million in total operating special charges primarily consisting of merger integration expenses.

American’s fourth quarter 2014 results include $495 million of total net special charges consisting principally of $284 million of merger integration expenses, 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.

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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 and American with respect to publicly held debt securities. In accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, the Company is providing the following consolidating financial information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 for American Airlines Group (Parent), American and all other non-guarantor subsidiaries, together with the consolidating adjustments necessary to present the Company’s results on a consolidated basis.

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$	—		$	29,037		$	—		$	—		$	29,037
Regional passenger		—			6,475			—			—			6,475
Cargo		—			760			—			—			760
Other		—			4,812			2,742			(2,836	)		4,718

Total operating revenues		—			41,084			2,742			(2,836	)		40,990
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes		—			6,226			—			—			6,226
Salaries, wages and benefits		—			9,514			783			(773	)		9,524
Regional expenses		—			6,098			—			(115	)		5,983
Maintenance, materials and repairs		—			1,889			304			(304	)		1,889
Other rent and landing fees		—			1,731			44			(44	)		1,731
Aircraft rent		—			1,250			151			(151	)		1,250
Selling expenses		—			1,394			—			—			1,394
Depreciation and amortization		—			1,364			44			(44	)		1,364
Special items, net		—			1,051			7			(7	)		1,051
Other		4			4,378			1,390			(1,398	)		4,374

Total operating expenses		4			34,895			2,723			(2,836	)		34,786

Operating income (loss)		(4	)		6,189			19			—			6,204
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income		6			49			9			(25	)		39
Interest expense, net		(99	)		(796	)		(10	)		25			(880	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		7,624			—			—			(7,624	)		—
Other, net		22			(774	)		1			4			(747	)

Total nonoperating income (expense), net		7,553			(1,521	)		—			(7,620	)		(1,588	)

Income before income taxes		7,549			4,668			19			(7,620	)		4,616
Income tax benefit		(61	)		(3,452	)		(23	)		542			(2,994	)

Net income	$	7,610		$	8,120		$	42		$	(8,162	)	$	7,610

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)		American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net income	$	7,610	$	8,120		$	42	$	(8,162	)	$	7,610
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost		—		(109	)		—		1			(108	)
Current year change		—		(51	)		1		(1	)		(51	)
Derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings		—		(9	)		—		—			(9	)
Unrealized loss on investments:
Net change in value		—		(6	)		—		1			(5	)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		—		(175	)		1		1			(173	)

Total comprehensive income	$	7,610	$	7,945		$	43	$	(8,161	)	$	7,437

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$	—		$	30,802		$	—		$	—		$	30,802
Regional passenger		—			6,322			—			—			6,322
Cargo		—			875			—			—			875
Other		—			4,764			3,278			(3,391	)		4,651

Total operating revenues		—			42,763			3,278			(3,391	)		42,650
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes		—			10,592			—			—			10,592
Salaries, wages and benefits		—			8,499			782			(773	)		8,508
Regional expenses		—			6,564			—			(48	)		6,516
Maintenance, materials and repairs		—			2,051			352			(352	)		2,051
Other rent and landing fees		—			1,727			32			(32	)		1,727
Aircraft rent		—			1,250			94			(94	)		1,250
Selling expenses		—			1,544			—			—			1,544
Depreciation and amortization		—			1,301			40			(46	)		1,295
Special items, net		18			783			18			(19	)		800
Other		6			4,186			1,951			(2,025	)		4,118

Total operating expenses		24			38,497			3,269			(3,389	)		38,401

Operating income (loss)		(24	)		4,266			9			(2	)		4,249
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income		9			32			2			(12	)		31
Interest expense, net		(51	)		(847	)		(1	)		12			(887	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		3,008			—			—			(3,008	)		—
Other, net		(53	)		(183	)		2			53			(181	)

Total nonoperating income (expense), net		2,913			(998	)		3			(2,955	)		(1,037	)

Income before income taxes		2,889			3,268			12			(2,957	)		3,212
Income tax provision		7			320			16			(13	)		330

Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	2,948		$	(4	)	$	(2,944	)	$	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			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	2,948		$	(4	)	$	(2,944	)	$	2,882
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost		—			(163	)		—			—			(163	)
Current year change		—			(2,621	)		(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	)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		2			328			—			—			330

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		1			(2,516	)		(12	)		—			(2,527	)

Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,883		$	432		$	(16	)	$	(2,944	)	$	355

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In millions)


	December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	19		$	364		$	7		$	—		$	390
Short-term investments		—			5,862			2			—			5,864
Restricted cash and short-term investments		—			695			—			—			695
Accounts receivable, net		1			1,420			18			(14	)		1,425
Receivables from related parties, net		—			1,981			66			(2,047	)		—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net		—			796			67			—			863
Prepaid expenses and other		—			740			8			—			748

Total current assets		20			11,858			168			(2,061	)		9,985
Operating property and equipment		—			27,236			274			—			27,510
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries		9,433			—			—			(9,433	)		—
Goodwill		—			4,091			—			—			4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization		—			2,249			—			—			2,249
Deferred tax asset		40			2,932			62			(557	)		2,477
Other assets		13			2,073			36			(19	)		2,103

Total other assets		9,486			11,345			98			(10,009	)		10,920

Total assets	$	9,506		$	50,439		$	540		$	(12,070	)	$	48,415

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	2,234		$	—		$	(3	)	$	2,231
Accounts payable		—			1,517			62			(16	)		1,563
Payables to related parties, net		2,031			—			—			(2,031	)		—
Air traffic liability		—			3,747			—			—			3,747
Loyalty program liability		—			2,525			—			—			2,525
Other accrued liabilities		69			3,354			115			1			3,539

Total current liabilities		2,100			13,377			177			(2,049	)		13,605
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		1,771			16,592			—			(33	)		18,330
Pension and postretirement benefits		—			7,410			40			—			7,450
Bankruptcy settlement obligations		—			193			—			—			193
Other liabilities		—			3,169			53			(20	)		3,202

Total noncurrent liabilities		1,771			27,364			93			(53	)		29,175
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock		6			—			—			—			6
Additional paid-in capital		11,591			16,521			198			(16,719	)		11,591
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,732	)		(4,831	)		(11	)		4,842			(4,732	)
Retained earnings (deficit)		(1,230	)		(1,992	)		83			1,909			(1,230	)

Total stockholders’ equity		5,635			9,698			270			(9,968	)		5,635

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	9,506		$	50,439		$	540		$	(12,070	)	$	48,415

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In millions)


	December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	3		$	984		$	7		$	—		$	994
Short-term investments		—			6,306			3			—			6,309
Restricted cash and short-term investments		—			774			—			—			774
Accounts receivable, net		—			1,769			15			(13	)		1,771
Receivables from related parties, net		2,050			—			526			(2,576	)		—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net		—			919			85			—			1,004
Prepaid expenses and other		154			885			15			(156	)		898

Total current assets		2,207			11,637			651			(2,745	)		11,750
Operating property and equipment		—			22,805			279			—			23,084
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries		1,849			—			—			(1,849	)		—
Goodwill		—			4,091			—			—			4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization		—			2,240			—			—			2,240
Other assets		53			2,014			38			(45	)		2,060

Total other assets		1,902			8,345			38			(1,894	)		8,391

Total assets	$	4,109		$	42,787		$	968		$	(4,639	)	$	43,225

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	1,678		$	—		$	(1	)	$	1,677
Accounts payable		—			1,316			61			—			1,377
Payables to related parties, net		634			1,703			239			(2,576	)		—
Air traffic liability		—			4,252			—			—			4,252
Loyalty program liability		—			2,807			—			—			2,807
Other accrued liabilities		17			3,139			138			(3	)		3,291

Total current liabilities		651			14,895			438			(2,580	)		13,404
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		1,282			14,804			1			(44	)		16,043
Pension and postretirement benefits		—			7,522			40			—			7,562
Bankruptcy settlement obligations		—			325			—			—			325
Other liabilities		155			3,835			291			(411	)		3,870

Total noncurrent liabilities		1,437			26,486			332			(455	)		27,800
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock		7			—			—			—			7
Additional paid-in capital		15,135			16,174			199			(16,373	)		15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,559	)		(4,656	)		(12	)		4,668			(4,559	)
Retained earnings (deficit)		(8,562	)		(10,112	)		11			10,101			(8,562	)

Total stockholders’ equity		2,021			1,406			198			(1,604	)		2,021

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	4,109		$	42,787		$	968		$	(4,639	)	$	43,225

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications		American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,595		$	2,587		$	67		$	—	$	6,249
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits		—			(6,075	)		(76	)		—		(6,151	)
Purchases of short-term investments		—			(8,126	)		—			—		(8,126	)
Sales of short-term investments		—			8,517			—			—		8,517
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments		—			79			—			—		79
Proceeds from sale of an investment		52			—			—			—		52
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			26			9			—		35

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		52			(5,579	)		(67	)		—		(5,594	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases		—			(2,153	)		—			—		(2,153	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		500			4,509			—			—		5,009
Deferred financing costs		(7	)		(80	)		—			—		(87	)
Sale-leaseback transactions		—			43			—			—		43
Treasury stock repurchases		(3,846	)		—			—			—		(3,846	)
Dividend payments		(278	)		—			—			—		(278	)
Other financing activities		—			53			—			—		53

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(3,631	)		2,372			—			—		(1,259	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		16			(620	)		—			—		(604	)
Cash at beginning of year		3			984			7			—		994

Cash at end of year	$	19		$	364		$	7		$	—	$	390

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	458		$	2,578		$	44		$	—		$	3,080
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits		—			(5,256	)		(55	)		—			(5,311	)
Purchases of short-term investments		—			(5,380	)		—			—			(5,380	)
Sales of short-term investments		—			7,179			—			—			7,179
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments		—			261			—			—			261
Net proceeds from slot transaction		—			307			—			—			307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			20			13			—			33

Net cash used in investing activities		—			(2,869	)		(42	)		—			(2,911	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases		—			(2,955	)		(1	)		(176	)		(3,132	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		750			2,552			—			—			3,302
Deferred financing costs		(11	)		(95	)		—			—			(106	)
Sale-leaseback transactions		—			811			—			—			811
Exercise of stock options		10			—			—			—			10
Treasury stock repurchases		(1,062	)		—			—			—			(1,062	)
Dividend payments		(144	)		—			—			—			(144	)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		—			(176	)					176			—
Other financing activities		—			6			—			—			6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(457	)		143			(1	)		—			(315	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		1			(148	)		1			—			(146	)
Cash at beginning of year		2			1,132			6			—			1,140

Cash at end of year	$	3		$	984		$	7		$	—		$	994

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Dec. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events	22. Subsequent Events Dividend Declaration In January 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a $0.10 per share dividend for stockholders of record on February 10, 2016, and payable on February 24, 2016. 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 the Company’s discretion. 2016-1 EETCs In January 2016, American created three pass-through trusts which issued approximately $1.1 billion aggregate face amount of Series 2016-1 Class AA, Class A and Class B EETCs in connection with the financing of 22 aircraft owned by American (the 2016-1 EETC Aircraft). All of the proceeds received from the sale of the 2016-1 EETCs have been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in three series: Series AA equipment notes in the amount of $584 million bearing interest at 3.575% per annum, Series A equipment notes in the amount of $262 million bearing interest at 4.10% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $228 million bearing interest at 5.25% per annum. Interest and principal payments on the equipment notes are payable semi-annually in January and July of each year, beginning in July 2016. The final payments on the Series AA and Series A equipment notes are due in January 2028 and the final payment on the Series B equipment notes is due in January 2024. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2016-1 EETC Aircraft.
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Events	20. Subsequent Events 2016-1 EETCs In January 2016, American created three pass-through trusts which issued approximately $1.1 billion aggregate face amount of Series 2016-1 Class AA, Class A and Class B EETCs in connection with the financing of 22 aircraft owned by American (the 2016-1 EETC Aircraft). All of the proceeds received from the sale of the 2016-1 EETCs have been used to purchase equipment notes issued by American in three series: Series AA equipment notes in the amount of $584 million bearing interest at 3.575% per annum, Series A equipment notes in the amount of $262 million bearing interest at 4.10% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $228 million bearing interest at 5.25% per annum. Interest and principal payments on the equipment notes are payable semi-annually in January and July of each year, beginning in July 2016. The final payments on the Series AA and Series A equipment notes are due in January 2028 and the final payment on the Series B equipment notes is due in January 2024. These equipment notes are secured by liens on the 2016-1 EETC Aircraft.

Transactions with Related Parties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Member

Transactions with Related Parties

19. Transactions with Related Parties

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


	December 31,
	2015			2014
American Airlines Group Parent (1)	$	4,489		$	653
American Airlines Group’s wholly-owned subsidiaries (2)		(2,508	)		(2,356	)

Total	$	1,981		$	(1,703	)

(1)	The increase in net related party receivables between American and American Airlines Group Parent is primarily due to American providing the funding for share repurchases performed by the AAG parent company.

(2)	The net payable to AAG’s wholly-owned subsidiaries consists primarily of amounts due under regional capacity purchase agreements with AAG’s wholly-owned regional airlines operating under the brand name of American Eagle.

Pursuant to a capacity purchase agreement between American and AAG’s wholly-owned regional airlines operating as American Eagle, American purchases all of the capacity from these carriers and recognizes passenger revenue from flights operated by American Eagle. In 2015, 2014 and 2013, American recognized expense of approximately $1.2 billion, $1.2 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, related to wholly-owned regional airline capacity purchase agreements.

- 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, 2015

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 workers’ compensation 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, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Domestic airport slots	$	365		$	365
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		137			138
Accumulated amortization		(502	)		(447	)

Total	$	440		$	496


2016	$	50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020		42
2021 and thereafter		218

Total	$	440

Loyalty Program

(i) Loyalty Program

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

Other Operating Expenses

(p) Other Operating Expenses

Regional Expenses

(q) Regional Expenses


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	1,230	$	2,009	$	1,120
Salaries, wages and benefits		1,187		1,140		692
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,591		1,475		269
Maintenance, materials and repairs		305		367		284
Other rent and landing fees		476		419		236
Aircraft rent		7		35		4
Selling expenses		333		307		154
Depreciation and amortization		243		217		168
Special items, net		29		24		8
Other		582		523		391

Total regional expenses	$	5,983	$	6,516	$	3,326

(1)	For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $492 million and $447 million, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

(r) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

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

American has restricted cash and short-term investments related primarily to collateral held to support workers’ compensation 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

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 American’s annual measurement, there was no goodwill impairment in 2015.

Other Intangibles, Net

(h) Other Intangibles, Net

The following table provides information relating to American’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Domestic airport slots	$	365		$	365
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		137			138
Accumulated amortization		(502	)		(447	)

Total	$	440		$	496


2016	$	50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020		42
2021 and thereafter		218

Total	$	440

Loyalty Program

(i)

Loyalty Program

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 consolidated statements 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 loyalty program mileage credits to participating airline partners and non-airline business partners. Sales of mileage credits to non-airline 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.

Passenger Revenue

(j) Passenger Revenue

Passenger revenue is recognized when transportation is provided. Ticket sales for transportation that has not yet been provided are initially deferred and recorded as air traffic liability on the consolidated balance sheets. The air traffic liability represents tickets sold for future travel dates and estimated future refunds and exchanges of tickets sold for past travel dates. The balance in the air traffic liability fluctuates throughout the year based on seasonal travel patterns and fare sale activity. American’s air traffic liability was $3.7 billion and $4.3 billion as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The majority of tickets sold are nonrefundable. A small percentage of tickets, some of which are partially used tickets, expire unused. Due to complex pricing structures, refund and exchange policies, and interline agreements with other airlines, certain amounts are recognized in revenue using estimates regarding both the timing of the revenue recognition and the amount of revenue to be recognized. These estimates are generally based on the analysis of American’s historical data. American and other airline industry participants have consistently applied this accounting method to estimate revenue from forfeited tickets at the date of travel. Estimated future refunds and exchanges included in the air traffic liability are routinely evaluated based on subsequent activity to validate the accuracy of American’s estimates. Any adjustments resulting from periodic evaluations of the estimated air traffic liability are included in results of operations during the period in which the evaluations are completed.

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

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. American periodically receives vendor incentives in connection with acquisition of aircraft and engines. These credits are deferred until aircraft and engines are delivered and then applied as a reduction to the cost of the related equipment.

Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

(o) Foreign Currency Gains and Losses

Other Operating Expenses

(p) Other Operating Expenses

Regional Expenses

(q) Regional Expenses


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	1,230	$	2,009	$	1,119
Salaries, wages and benefits		276		166		29
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		3,246		3,187		1,359
Maintenance, materials and repairs		1		6		—
Other rent and landing fees		436		386		217
Selling expenses		333		307		153
Depreciation and amortization		197		168		150
Special items, net		18		5		—
Other		361		330		266

Total regional expenses	$	6,098	$	6,564	$	3,293

(1)	For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $492 million and $447 million, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

(r) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued 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 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, 2017. Early application is permitted, but not before interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. 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.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which changes how deferred taxes are classified on the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent on the balance sheet. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are now required to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. Entities have the choice to apply ASU 2015-17 either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. American early adopted this standard during the fourth quarter 2015, utilizing retrospective application as permitted. As such, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. As a result, American reclassified $314 million of current deferred income tax assets within prepaid expenses and other to reduce deferred income taxes within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.

Emergence from Chapter 11 (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net

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


	December 31, 2013
Labor-related deemed claim (1)	$	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		325
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218
Professional fees		199
Other		180

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,655

(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 statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 (in millions):


	December 31, 2013
Labor-related deemed claim (1)	$	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (2),(3)		320
Fair value of conversion discount (4)		218
Professional fees		199
Other		170

Total reorganization items, net	$	2,640

(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.

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Components of Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the components of bankruptcy settlement obligations on the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Single-Dip Equity Obligations	$	147	$	248
Labor-related deemed claim		46		77

Total	$	193	$	325

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the components of bankruptcy settlement obligations on American’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Single-Dip Equity Obligations	$	147	$	248
Labor-related deemed claim		46		77

Total	$	193	$	325

Merger and Related Matters (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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	)
Loyalty program liability		(1,256	)
Other liabilities assumed		(3,142	)

Total purchase price	$	4,592

Schedule of Pro-forma Impact of Merger


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

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

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	$	200
Short-term investments		3,517
Other current assets		1,417
Operating property and equipment		5,383
Goodwill		4,091
Identifiable intangibles		1,501
Other noncurrent assets		125
Long-term debt and capital leases, including current portion		(5,481	)
Air traffic liability		(1,417	)
Loyalty program liability		(1,256	)
Other liabilities assumed		(2,649	)

Total purchase price	$	5,431

Schedule of Pro-forma Impact of Merger


	December 31, 2013
	(In millions)
Revenue	$	40,782
Net Income		2,707

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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Domestic airport slots	$	365		$	365
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		137			138
Accumulated amortization		(502	)		(447	)

Total	$	440		$	496

Schedule of Future Amortization Expense

The Company expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2016	$	50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020		42
2021 and thereafter		218

Total	$	440

Components of Regional Expenses


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	1,230	$	2,009	$	1,120
Salaries, wages and benefits		1,187		1,140		692
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		1,591		1,475		269
Maintenance, materials and repairs		305		367		284
Other rent and landing fees		476		419		236
Aircraft rent		7		35		4
Selling expenses		333		307		154
Depreciation and amortization		243		217		168
Special items, net		29		24		8
Other		582		523		391

Total regional expenses	$	5,983	$	6,516	$	3,326

(1)	For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $492 million and $447 million, respectively.

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, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Domestic airport slots	$	365		$	365
Customer relationships		300			300
Marketing agreements		105			105
Tradenames		35			35
Airport gate leasehold rights		137			138
Accumulated amortization		(502	)		(447	)

Total	$	440		$	496

Schedule of Future Amortization Expense

American expects to record annual amortization expense for the aforementioned definite-life intangible assets as follows (in millions):


2016	$	50
2017		46
2018		42
2019		42
2020		42
2021 and thereafter		218

Total	$	440

Components of Regional Expenses

Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015		2014		2013
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	1,230	$	2,009	$	1,119
Salaries, wages and benefits		276		166		29
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers (1)		3,246		3,187		1,359
Maintenance, materials and repairs		1		6		—
Other rent and landing fees		436		386		217
Selling expenses		333		307		153
Depreciation and amortization		197		168		150
Special items, net		18		5		—
Other		361		330		266

Total regional expenses	$	6,098	$	6,564	$	3,293

(1)	For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the component of capacity purchase expenses related to aircraft deemed to be leased was approximately $492 million and $447 million, respectively.

Special Items, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	1,051	$	800	$	559

(1)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—		$	—	$	(31	)
Regional operating special items, net (2)		29			24		8
Nonoperating special items, net (3)		594			132		211
Reorganization items, net (4)		—			—		2,655
Income tax special items, net (5)		(3,015	)		346		(324	)

(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 2015 regional operating special items, net principally related to merger integration expenses.

(3)	The 2015 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $594 million, which principally included a $592 million charge to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by the Company due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela.

(4)	In 2013, 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.

(5)

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Mainline operating special items, net (1)	$	1,051	$	783	$	559

(1)

The 2013 mainline operating special items, net principally included $443 million of merger related expenses related 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, American 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 LGA.

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014		2013
Other revenue special item, net (1)	$	—		$	—	$	(31	)
Regional operating special items, net (2)		18			5		—
Nonoperating special items, net (3)		616			128		121
Reorganization items, net (4)		—			—		2,640
Income tax special items, net (5)		(3,468	)		344		(324	)

(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 2015 and 2014 regional operating special items, net principally related to merger integration expenses.

(3)	The 2015 nonoperating special items totaled a net charge of $616 million, which principally included a $592 million charge to write off all of the value of Venezuelan bolivars held by American due to continued lack of repatriations and deterioration of economic conditions in Venezuela.

(4)	In 2013, 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.

(5)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	7,610	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)		668,393		717,456		280,213

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	11.39	$	4.02	$	(6.54	)

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$	7,610	$	2,882	$	(1,834	)
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	$	7,610	$	2,885	$	(1,834	)
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares outstanding		668,393		717,456		280,213
Dilutive effect of stock awards		18,962		15,603		—
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes		—		957		—

Weighted average common shares outstanding – as adjusted		687,355		734,016		280,213

Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	11.07	$	3.93	$	(6.54	)

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		764		226		7,674

(a)

Share Repurchase Programs and Dividends (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Cash Dividends Declared

The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:


Year Ended December 31	Period	Per share		For stockholders of record as of	Payable on
2015	Fourth Quarter	$	0.10	November 5, 2015	November 19, 2015
	Third Quarter		0.10	August 10, 2015	August 24, 2015
	Second Quarter		0.10	May 4, 2015	May 18, 2015
	First Quarter		0.10	February 9, 2015	February 23, 2015

2014	Fourth Quarter	$	0.10	November 3, 2014	November 17, 2014
	Third Quarter		0.10	August 4, 2014	August 18, 2014

Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Components of Long-Term Debt

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


	December 31,
	2015		2014
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.25%, installments through 2020 (a)	$	1,867	$	1,872
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2021 (b)		743		750
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019 (c)		980		990
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016 (c)		588		594
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.38% to 9.75%, maturing from 2017 to 2027 (d)		8,693		7,028
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.63% to 8.48%, maturing from 2016 to 2027 (e)		4,183		2,952
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 8.00%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (f)		1,080		1,100
AAdvantage Loan (g)		—		433
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 3.60% to 12.24%, maturing from 2016 to 2028 (e)		923		994

		19,057		16,713

Unsecured
5.50% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2019 (h)		750		750
6.125% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2018 (i)		500		500
4.625% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2020 (j)		500		—

		1,750		1,250

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		20,807		17,963
Less: Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs		246		243
Less: Current maturities		2,231		1,677

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	18,330	$	16,043

Summary of Availability under Revolving Credit Facilities

The table below shows availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2015 (in millions):


2013 Revolving Facility	$	1,400
2014 Revolving Facility		1,025

Total	$	2,425

Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases

At December 31, 2015, the maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):


2016	$	2,266
2017		1,598
2018		2,134
2019		3,378
2020		3,587
2021 and thereafter		7,844

Total	$	20,807

Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests

Specifically, the Company is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on an annual basis for three credit facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Annual	Annual (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	24.1%	33.6%	57.8%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow	Generally, certain slots, route authorities, and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America	Generally, certain LGA slots, certain spare parts, 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,
	2015		2014
Secured
2013 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.25%, installments through 2020 (a)	$	1,867	$	1,872
2014 Credit Facilities, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2021 (b)		743		750
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019 (c)		980		990
2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016 (c)		588		594
Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.38% to 9.75%, maturing from 2017 to 2027 (d)		8,693		7,028
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.63% to 8.48%, maturing from 2016 to 2027 (e)		4,183		2,952
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 2.00% to 8.00%, maturing from 2016 to 2035 (f)		1,051		1,071
AAdvantage Loan (g)		—		433
Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 3.60% to 12.24%, maturing from 2016 to 2028 (e)		922		993

		19,027		16,683

Unsecured
Affiliate unsecured obligations		27		27

		27		27

Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations		19,054		16,710
Less: Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs		228		228
Less: Current maturities		2,234		1,678

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	16,592	$	14,804

The table below shows availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2015 (in millions):


2013 Revolving Facility	$	1,400
2014 Revolving Facility		1,025

Total	$	2,425

Summary of Availability under Revolving Credit Facilities

The table below shows availability under revolving credit facilities, all of which were undrawn, as of December 31, 2015 (in millions):


2013 Revolving Facility	$	1,400
2014 Revolving Facility		1,025

Total	$	2,425

Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases

At December 31, 2015, the maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in millions):


2016	$	2,266
2017		1,598
2018		1,634
2019		2,628
2020		3,081
2021 and thereafter		7,820

Total	$	19,027

Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests

Specifically, American is required to meet certain collateral coverage tests on an annual basis for three credit facilities, as described below:


	2014 Credit Facilities	2013 Credit Facilities	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility
Frequency of Appraisals of Appraised Collateral	Annual	Annual	Annual (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	24.1%	33.6%	57.8%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America	Generally, certain LGA slots, certain spare parts, 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.

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Current	$	20		$	(16	)	$	(22	)
Deferred		(3,014	)		346			(324	)

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(2,994	)	$	330		$	(346	)

Computation of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	1,616		$	1,123		$	(763	)
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal tax effect		72			75			(8	)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		57			(1	)		27
Bankruptcy administration expenses		3			95			83
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			—			141
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		—			(24	)		(22	)
Change in valuation allowance		(4,742	)		(1,323	)		717
Tax provision (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		—			330			(538	)
Other, net		—			55			17

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(2,994	)	$	330		$	(346	)

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

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


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	340		$	386
Rent expense		134			180
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		346			346
Operating loss carryforwards		2,558			3,461
Pensions		2,436			2,403
Loyalty program obligation		590			948
Gains from lease transactions		262			207
Reorganization items		57			64
Other		1,200			1,210

Total deferred tax assets		7,923			9,205
Valuation allowance		(22	)		(4,816	)

Net deferred tax assets		7,901			4,389

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(5,158	)		(4,829	)
Other		(266	)		(98	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(5,424	)		(4,927	)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	2,477		$	(538	)

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Current	$	15		$	(24	)	$	(30	)
Deferred		(3,467	)		344			(324	)

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(3,452	)	$	320		$	(354	)

Computation of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)

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


	Year Ended December 31,
	2015			2014			2013
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)	$	1,635		$	1,144		$	(725	)
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal tax effect		71			81			(18	)
Book expenses not deductible for tax purposes		55			4			25
Bankruptcy administration expenses		3			86			82
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)		—			—			53
Alternative minimum tax credit refund		—			(29	)		(30	)
Change in valuation allowance		(5,216	)		(1,285	)		780
Tax provision (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation		—			328			(538	)
Other, net		—			(9	)		17

Income tax provision (benefit)	$	(3,452	)	$	320		$	(354	)

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

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


	December 31,
	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$	340		$	379
Rent expense		134			121
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards		458			458
Operating loss carryforwards		2,818			3,737
Pensions		2,420			2,394
Loyalty program obligation		590			948
Gains from lease transactions		261			208
Reorganization items		57			64
Other		1,123			1,172

Total deferred tax assets		8,201			9,481
Valuation allowance		(14	)		(5,196	)

Net deferred tax assets		8,187			4,285

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation and amortization		(5,011	)		(4,579	)
Other		(244	)		(242	)

Total deferred tax liabilities		(5,255	)		(4,821	)

Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	2,932		$	(536	)

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

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


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	1,010	$	1,010	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1		—		1		—
Corporate obligations		2,191		—		2,191		—
Bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits		2,662		—		2,662		—

		5,864		1,010		4,854		—
Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		695		695		—		—

Total	$	6,559	$	1,705	$	4,854	$	—

(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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. The Company’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $734 million of corporate obligations and $1.2 billion of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.


	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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. 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.

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, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	20,561	$	21,111	$	17,720	$	18,542

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

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


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	1,008	$	1,008	$	—	$	—
Government agency investments		1		—		1		—
Corporate obligations		2,191		—		2,191		—
Bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits		2,662		—		2,662		—

		5,862		1,008		4,854		—
Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		695		695		—		—

Total	$	6,557	$	1,703	$	4,854	$	—

(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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. American’s short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $734 million of corporate obligations and $1.2 billion of bank notes/certificates of deposit/time deposits.


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Short-term investments (1), (2):
Money market funds	$	951	$	951	$	—	$	—
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		—

		6,306		951		5,355		—
Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		774		774		—		—

Total	$	7,080	$	1,725	$	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)	All short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. American’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.

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, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$	18,826	$	19,378	$	16,482	$	17,245

Retirement Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	17,594		$	14,899		$	1,325		$	1,385
Service cost		2			3			3			1
Interest cost		737			746			50			61
Actuarial (gain) loss		(1,159	)		2,573			(177	)		(39	)
Plan amendments		—			—			—			33
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(776	)		(607	)		(94	)		(112	)
Other		—			—			24			(4	)

Obligation at December 31	$	16,395		$	17,594		$	1,131		$	1,325

Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,986		$	10,057		$	244		$	239
Actual return on plan assets		(506	)		746			(10	)		11
Employer contributions		6			810			89			106
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(776	)		(607	)		(94	)		(112	)
Other (1)		—			—			24			—

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		9,707			10,986			253			244

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,688	)	$	(6,608	)	$	(878	)	$	(1,081	)

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	7	$	10	$	109	$	117
Noncurrent liability (2)		6,681		6,598		769		964

	$	6,688	$	6,608	$	878	$	1,081

(1)	At December 31, 2015, certain trust assets totaling approximately $24 million, were added to the retiree medical plan asset values that were previously offset against the benefit obligation.

(2)	The 2015 noncurrent liability does not include $17 million of other postretirement benefits or $1 million of prior service costs. The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other postretirement 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)	$	5,047	$	4,961	$	(339	)	$	(199	)
Prior service cost (benefit) (2)		216		245		(1,084	)		(1,326	)

	$	5,263	$	5,206	$	(1,423	)	$	(1,525	)

(1)	At December 31, 2015, certain trust assets totaling approximately $24 million, were added to the retiree medical plan asset values that were previously offset against the benefit obligation.

(2)	The 2015 noncurrent liability does not include $17 million of other postretirement benefits or $1 million of prior service costs. The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other postretirement benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets


	Pension Benefits				Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015		2014		2015		2014
For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	16,369	$	17,560	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		16,357		17,548		—		—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—		—		1,129		1,324
Fair value of plan assets		9,677		10,950		253		244
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,680		6,598		—		—

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2013			2015			2014			2013
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	2		$	3		$	3		$	3		$	1		$	—
Interest cost		737			746			654			50			61			50
Expected return on assets		(851	)		(786	)		(720	)		(19	)		(19	)		(16	)
Curtailments		—			—			2			—			—			—
Settlements		1			4			(1	)		—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (benefit) ⁽¹⁾		28			28			28			(243	)		(244	)		(251	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		112			43			90			(9	)		(8	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans		29			38			56			(218	)		(209	)		(226	)
Defined contribution plans		662			546			328			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	691		$	584		$	384		$	(218	)	$	(209	)	$	(226	)

⁽¹⁾	The 2015 prior service cost does not include amortization of $3 million related to other postretirement benefits. The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other postretirement benefits.

Schedule of Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.70	%		4.30	%		4.42	%		4.00	%

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.74	%
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, 2015, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(105	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		115			—
Purchases		145			—
Sales		(251	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2015	$	722		$	2

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

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates


	2015			2014
Assumed health care trend rates at December 31
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.21	%		5.25	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.56	%		4.55	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2024			2023

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 2015 service and interest cost	$	3	$	(3	)
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015		61		(60	)

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):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021-2025
Pension	$	662	$	690	$	725	$	764	$	805	$	4,642
Retiree medical and other postretirement benefits		109		104		99		90		84		353

Pension Benefits [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by asset category, are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
Cash and cash equivalents	$	287		$	—	$	—	$	287
Equity securities:
International markets ^(a)^, ^(b)		2,873			—		—		2,873
Large-cap companies ^(b)		1,999			—		—		1,999
Mid-cap companies ^(b)		361			—		—		361
Small-cap companies ^(b)		18			—		—		18
Mutual funds ^(c)		47			—		—		47
Fixed income:
Corporate bonds ^(d)		—			2,204		—		2,204
Government Securities ^(e)		—			917		—		917
U.S. municipal securities		—			48		—		48
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships ^(f)		—			—		722		722
Common/collective trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust ^(g)		—			219		—		219
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		50			—		—		50
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		23			—		—		23
Other assets – net		8			—		—		8
Other liabilities – net		(71	)		—		—		(71	)

Total	$	5,595		$	3,388	$	724	$	9,707

^a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 16% United Kingdom, 12% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 11% of other emerging markets and the remaining 31% with no concentration greater than 5% in any one country.

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

^c)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 40% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap U.S. companies, 35% in U.S. treasuries and corporate bonds and 25% in equity securities of international companies.

^d)	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 82% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 2% emerging market companies.

^e)	Includes approximately 75% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 25% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

^f)

^g)


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
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 ^(c)		51		—		—		51
Fixed income:
Corporate bonds ^(d)		—		2,384		—		2,384
Government Securities ^(e)		—		1,184		—		1,184
U.S. municipal securities		—		65		—		65
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships ^(f)		—		—		818		818
Common/collective trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust ^(g)		—		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% of other 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)	Investment includes mutual funds invested 46% in equity securities of large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap U.S. companies, 35% in U.S. treasuries and corporate bonds and 18% in equity securities of international companies.

^d)	Includes approximately 74% investments in corporate debt with an 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.

^e)	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.

^f)

^g)

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, 2015 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
Money market fund	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	4
Mutual funds – Institutional Class		19		—	$	—	$	19
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		230		—		230

Total	$	23	$	230	$	—	$	253

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
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
Money market fund	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		242		—		242

Total	$	2	$	242	$	—	$	244

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation at January 1	$	17,504		$	14,826		$	1,324		$	1,383
Service cost		2			2			3			1
Interest cost		733			742			50			61
Actuarial (gain) loss		(1,153	)		2,559			(178	)		(39	)
Plan amendments		—			—			—			33
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(773	)		(605	)		(94	)		(111	)
Other		—			—			24			(4	)

Obligation at December 31	$	16,310		$	17,504		$	1,129		$	1,324

Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets

Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$	10,935		$	10,009		$	244		$	239
Actual return on plan assets		(505	)		742			(10	)		11
Employer contributions		6			809			89			105
Settlements		(3	)		(20	)		—			—
Benefit payments		(773	)		(605	)		(94	)		(111	)
Other ⁽¹⁾		—			—			24			—

Fair value of plan assets at December 31		9,660			10,935			253			244

Funded status at December 31	$	(6,650	)	$	(6,569	)	$	(876	)	$	(1,080	)

⁽¹⁾	At December 31, 2015, certain trust assets totaling approximately $24 million, were added to the retiree medical plan asset values that were previously offset against the benefit obligation.

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
Current liability	$	7	$	10	$	109	$	117
Noncurrent liability ⁽²⁾		6,643		6,559		767		963

	$	6,650	$	6,569	$	876	$	1,080

⁽²⁾	The 2015 noncurrent liability does not include $17 million of other postretirement benefits or $1 million of prior service costs. The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other postretirement 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)	$	5,036	$	4,949	$	(339	)	$	(199	)
Prior service cost (benefit) ⁽²⁾		216		245		(1,084	)		(1,326	)

	$	5,252	$	5,194	$	(1,423	)	$	(1,525	)

⁽²⁾	The 2015 noncurrent liability does not include $17 million of other postretirement benefits or $1 million of prior service costs. The 2014 noncurrent liability does not include $18 million of other postretirement benefits or $2 million of prior service costs.

Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets


	Pension Benefits				Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015		2014		2015		2014
For plans with accumulated benefit obligations exceeding the fair value of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$	16,283	$	17,471	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)		16,272		17,461		—		—
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)		—		—		1,129		1,324
Fair value of plan assets		9,630		10,899		253		244
ABO less fair value of plan assets		6,642		6,562		—		—

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):


	Pension Benefits									Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2013			2015			2014			2013
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost	$	1		$	2		$	3		$	3		$	1		$	—
Interest cost		733			742			654			50			61			50
Expected return on assets		(848	)		(783	)		(720	)		(19	)		(19	)		(16	)
Curtailments		—			—			2			—			—			—
Settlements		1			4			(1	)		—			—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (benefit) ⁽¹⁾		28			28			28			(243	)		(244	)		(251	)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)		111			43			90			(9	)		(8	)		(9	)

Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans		26			36			56			(218	)		(209	)		(226	)
Defined contribution plans		657			527			311			N/A			N/A			N/A

	$	683		$	563		$	367		$	(218	)	$	(209	)	$	(226	)

⁽¹⁾	The 2015 prior service cost does not include amortization of $3 million related to other postretirement benefits. The 2014 prior service cost does not include amortization of $14 million related to other postretirement benefits.

Schedule of Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations


	Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
Discount rate		4.70	%		4.30	%		4.42	%		4.00	%

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
Discount rate 1/1 – 12/31		4.30	%		5.10	%		4.00	%		4.74	%
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, 2015, were as follows (in millions):


	Private Equity Partnerships			Insurance Group Annuity Contracts
Beginning balance at December 31, 2014	$	818		$	2
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date		(105	)		—
Relating to assets sold during the period		115			—
Purchases		145			—
Sales		(251	)		—

Ending balance at December 31, 2015	$	722		$	2

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

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates


	2015			2014
Assumed health care trend rates at December 31
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year		5.21	%		5.25	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)		4.56	%		4.55	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate		2024			2023

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 2015 service and interest cost	$	3	$	(3	)
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015		61		(60	)

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):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021-2025
Pension	$	660	$	687	$	722	$	761	$	802	$	4,621
Retiree medical and other postretirement benefits		109		104		98		90		84		353

American Airlines, Inc. [Member] | Pension Benefits [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of American’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by asset category are as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
Cash and cash equivalents	$	287		$	—	$	—	$	287
Equity securities:
International markets ^(a), ^(b)		2,873			—		—		2,873
Large-cap companies ^(b)		1,999			—		—		1,999
Mid-cap companies ^(b)		361			—		—		361
Small-cap companies ^(b)		18			—		—		18
Fixed income:
Corporate bonds ^(c)		—			2,204		—		2,204
Government Securities ^(d)		—			917		—		917
U.S. municipal securities		—			48		—		48
Alternative instruments:
Private equity partnerships ^(e)		—			—		722		722
Common/collective trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust ^(f)		—			219		—		219
Insurance group annuity contracts		—			—		2		2
Dividend and interest receivable		50			—		—		50
Due to/from brokers for sale of securities – net		23			—		—		23
Other assets – net		8			—		—		8
Other liabilities – net		(71	)		—		—		(71	)

Total	$	5,548		$	3,388	$	724	$	9,660

^a)	Holdings are diversified as follows: 16% United Kingdom, 12% Japan, 10% France, 7% Switzerland, 7% Netherlands, 6% Republic of Korea, 11% of other emerging markets and the remaining 31% 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 82% U.S. companies, 16% international companies and 2% emerging market companies.

^d)	Includes approximately 75% investments in U.S. domestic government securities and 25% in emerging market government securities. There are no significant foreign currency risks within this classification.

^e)

^f)


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
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 trusts and 103-12 Investment Trust ^(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% of other 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 an 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.

^e)

^f)

American Airlines, Inc. [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets

The fair value of American’s other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2015 by asset category, were as follows (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
Money market fund	$	4	$	—	$	—	$	4
Mutual funds – Institutional Class		19		—		—		19
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		230		—		230

Total	$	23	$	230	$	—	$	253

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
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Asset Category
Money market fund	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Mutual funds – AMR Class		—		242		—		242

Total	$	2	$	242	$	—	$	244

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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			Derivative Financial Instruments			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Income Tax Benefit (Provision)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(887	)	$	67		$	(2	)	$	(1,210	)	$	(2,032	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(2,633	)		(54	)		—			—			(2,687	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(163	)		(4	)		(3	)		330			160

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

Balance at December 31, 2014		(3,683	)		9			(5	)		(880	)		(4,559	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(51	)		—			(6	)		—			(57	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(108	)		(9	)		1			—			(116	)

Net current-period other comprehensive loss		(159	)		(9	)		(5	)		—			(173	)

Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(3,842	)	$	—		$	(10	)	$	(880	)	$	(4,732	)

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 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,
	2015			2014
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(212	)	$	(202	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
Actuarial loss		104			39		Salaries, wages and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(9	)		(4	)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		1			(3	)	Other nonoperating, net
Income tax benefit (provision):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		—			330		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	(116	)	$	160

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			Derivative Financial Instruments			Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments			Income Tax Benefit (Provision)			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(887	)	$	65		$	1		$	(1,319	)	$	(2,140	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(2,621	)		(52	)		—			—			(2,673	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(163	)		(4	)		(4	)		328			157

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,784	)		(56	)		(4	)		328			(2,516	)

Balance at December 31, 2014		(3,671	)		9			(3	)		(991	)		(4,656	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(51	)		—			(7	)		—			(58	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(109	)		(9	)		1			—			(117	)

Net current-period other comprehensive loss		(160	)		(9	)		(6	)		—			(175	)

Balance at December 31, 2015	$	(3,831	)	$	—		$	(9	)	$	(991	)	$	(4,831	)

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 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,
	2015			2014
Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
Prior service cost	$	(212	)	$	(202	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
Actuarial loss		103			39		Salaries, wages and benefits
Derivative financial instruments:
Cash flow hedges		(9	)		(4	)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Net unrealized change on investments:
Net change in value		1			(4	)	Other nonoperating, net
Income tax benefit (provision):
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		—			328		Income tax provision (benefit)

Total reclassifications for the period	$	(117	)	$	157

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Long-term Purchase Commitments

Under all of the Company’s aircraft and engine purchase agreements, its total future commitments as of December 31, 2015 are expected to be as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	4,505	$	4,591	$	2,916	$	3,156	$	2,793	$	4,537	$	22,498

(1)

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations

The contractual obligations related to these contracts are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	211	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	213
Information technology contracts		160		136		107		88		6		—		497

As of December 31, 2015, the Company’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	1,672	$	1,553	$	1,249	$	1,075	$	881	$	2,393	$	8,823

(1)

Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments

As of December 31, 2015, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	2,198	$	2,078	$	1,829	$	1,643	$	1,493	$	4,704	$	13,945

(1)	As of December 31, 2015, $294 million is included on the accompanying consolidated 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]

Long-term Purchase Commitments

Under all of American’s aircraft and engine purchase agreements, its total future commitments as of December 31, 2015 are expected to be as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Payments for aircraft commitments and certain engines (1)	$	4,505	$	4,591	$	2,916	$	3,156	$	2,793	$	4,537	$	22,498

(1)

These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers and include all commitments for wholly-owned 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, 2015.

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations

The contractual obligations related to these contracts are presented in the table below (in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Facility construction or improvement contracts	$	211	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	213
Information technology contracts		160		136		107		88		6		—		497

As of December 31, 2015, American’s minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers were as follows (approximately, in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Minimum fixed obligations under its capacity purchase agreements with third-party regional carriers (1)	$	1,672	$	1,553	$	1,249	$	1,075	$	881	$	2,393	$	8,823

(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 $469 million in 2016, $414 million in 2017, $334 million in 2018, $292 million in 2019, $235 million in 2020 and $704 million in 2021 and thereafter.

Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments

As of December 31, 2015, obligations under noncancellable operating leases for future minimum lease payments were as follows (in millions):


	2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021 and Thereafter		Total
Future minimum lease payments (1)	$	2,187	$	2,069	$	1,824	$	1,642	$	1,493	$	4,704	$	13,919

(1)	As of December 31, 2015, $294 million is included on the accompanying consolidated 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, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	63	$	5,495	$	864
Acquisition of US Airways Group, net		—		—		4,386
Capital lease obligations		5		747		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		873		814		713
Income taxes paid		20		7		12

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,
	2015		2014		2013
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$	63	$	5,131	$	833
Acquisition of US Airways, net		—		—		5,231
Capital lease obligations		5		747		—
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized		787		780		712
Income taxes paid		19		4		7

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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,
	2015		2014		2013
DOT Domestic	$	28,761	$	28,568	$	15,376
DOT Latin America		5,539		6,964		6,288
DOT Atlantic		5,146		5,652		3,756
DOT Pacific		1,544		1,466		1,323

Total consolidated revenues	$	40,990	$	42,650	$	26,743

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,
	2015		2014		2013
DOT Domestic	$	28,855	$	28,671	$	15,392
DOT Latin America		5,539		6,974		6,267
DOT Atlantic		5,146		5,652		3,720
DOT Pacific		1,544		1,466		1,322

Total consolidated revenues	$	41,084	$	42,763	$	26,701

Share-based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Schedule of Stock-Settled RSU Award Activity

Stock-settled RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		2,213			46.62
Vested and released		(17,163	)		25.20
Forfeited		(785	)		27.12

Outstanding at December 31, 2015		5,607		$	38.08

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, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(2,985	)		12.09
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(9	)		45.75

Balance at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		3,996		$	15.17		1.9	$	110

Cash-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(760	)		6.31
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Schedule of Stock-Settled RSU Award Activity

Stock-settled RSU award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		2,213			46.62
Vested and released		(17,163	)		25.20
Forfeited		(785	)		27.12

Outstanding at December 31, 2015		5,607		$	38.08

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, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(2,985	)		12.09
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		(9	)		45.75

Balance at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		4,013		$	15.17		1.9	$	111
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		3,996		$	15.17		1.9	$	110

Cash-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans

CSAR award activity for all plans for the years ended December 31, 2015, 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 Group 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
Granted		—			—
Exercised		(760	)		6.31
Forfeited		—			—
Expired		—			—

Balance at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31
Exercisable at December 31, 2015		851		$	6.35		1.4	$	31

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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, 2015	$	673	$	50	$	—		$	(4	)	$	9		$	728
Year ended December 31, 2014		547		142		—			(4	)		(12	)		673
Year ended December 31, 2013		546		24		—			(23	)		—			547
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	17	$	46	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—		$	41
Year ended December 31, 2014		41		6		—			(30	)		—			17
Year ended December 31, 2013		44		3		—			(6	)		—			41
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	10	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		$	9
Year ended December 31, 2014		11		—		(1	)		—			—			10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2		(1	)		(3	)		—			11

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

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, 2015	$	638	$	42	$	—		$	—		$	9	$	689
Year ended December 31, 2014		504		135		—			(2	)		1		638
Year ended December 31, 2013		607		22		—			(125	)		—		504
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	14	$	45	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—	$	37
Year ended December 31, 2014		40		3		—			(29	)		—		14
Year ended December 31, 2013		49		2		—			(11	)		—		40
Reserves for environmental remediation costs
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	10	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—	$	9
Year ended December 31, 2014		11		—		(1	)		—			—		10
Year ended December 31, 2013		13		2		(1	)		(3	)		—		11

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Summarized Financial Data

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2015 and 2014 (in millions, except share and per share amounts):


	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2015
Operating revenues	$	9,827	$	10,827	$	10,706	$	9,630
Operating expenses		8,611		8,906		8,707		8,562
Operating income		1,216		1,921		1,999		1,068
Net income		932		1,704		1,693		3,281
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.34	$	2.47	$	2.56	$	5.24
Diluted	$	1.30	$	2.41	$	2.49	$	5.09
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic		696,415		688,727		661,869		626,559
Diluted		716,930		707,611		680,739		644,140
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

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Summarized Financial Data

Unaudited summarized financial data by quarter for 2015 and 2014 (in millions):


	First Quarter		Second Quarter		Third Quarter		Fourth Quarter
2015
Operating revenues	$	9,842	$	10,849	$	10,733	$	9,660
Operating expenses		8,641		8,928		8,730		8,596
Operating income		1,201		1,921		2,003		1,064
Net income		808		1,465		1,450		4,397

2014
Operating revenues	$	10,015	$	11,382	$	11,169	$	10,197
Operating expenses		9,249		9,986		9,905		9,357
Operating income		766		1,396		1,264		840
Net income		527		870		954		597

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

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, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$	—		$	29,037		$	—		$	—		$	29,037
Regional passenger		—			6,475			—			—			6,475
Cargo		—			760			—			—			760
Other		—			4,812			2,742			(2,836	)		4,718

Total operating revenues		—			41,084			2,742			(2,836	)		40,990
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes		—			6,226			—			—			6,226
Salaries, wages and benefits		—			9,514			783			(773	)		9,524
Regional expenses		—			6,098			—			(115	)		5,983
Maintenance, materials and repairs		—			1,889			304			(304	)		1,889
Other rent and landing fees		—			1,731			44			(44	)		1,731
Aircraft rent		—			1,250			151			(151	)		1,250
Selling expenses		—			1,394			—			—			1,394
Depreciation and amortization		—			1,364			44			(44	)		1,364
Special items, net		—			1,051			7			(7	)		1,051
Other		4			4,378			1,390			(1,398	)		4,374

Total operating expenses		4			34,895			2,723			(2,836	)		34,786

Operating income (loss)		(4	)		6,189			19			—			6,204
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income		6			49			9			(25	)		39
Interest expense, net		(99	)		(796	)		(10	)		25			(880	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		7,624			—			—			(7,624	)		—
Other, net		22			(774	)		1			4			(747	)

Total nonoperating income (expense), net		7,553			(1,521	)		—			(7,620	)		(1,588	)

Income before income taxes		7,549			4,668			19			(7,620	)		4,616
Income tax benefit		(61	)		(3,452	)		(23	)		542			(2,994	)

Net income	$	7,610		$	8,120		$	42		$	(8,162	)	$	7,610

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger	$	—		$	30,802		$	—		$	—		$	30,802
Regional passenger		—			6,322			—			—			6,322
Cargo		—			875			—			—			875
Other		—			4,764			3,278			(3,391	)		4,651

Total operating revenues		—			42,763			3,278			(3,391	)		42,650
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes		—			10,592			—			—			10,592
Salaries, wages and benefits		—			8,499			782			(773	)		8,508
Regional expenses		—			6,564			—			(48	)		6,516
Maintenance, materials and repairs		—			2,051			352			(352	)		2,051
Other rent and landing fees		—			1,727			32			(32	)		1,727
Aircraft rent		—			1,250			94			(94	)		1,250
Selling expenses		—			1,544			—			—			1,544
Depreciation and amortization		—			1,301			40			(46	)		1,295
Special items, net		18			783			18			(19	)		800
Other		6			4,186			1,951			(2,025	)		4,118

Total operating expenses		24			38,497			3,269			(3,389	)		38,401

Operating income (loss)		(24	)		4,266			9			(2	)		4,249
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income		9			32			2			(12	)		31
Interest expense, net		(51	)		(847	)		(1	)		12			(887	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries		3,008			—			—			(3,008	)		—
Other, net		(53	)		(183	)		2			53			(181	)

Total nonoperating income (expense), net		2,913			(998	)		3			(2,955	)		(1,037	)

Income before income taxes		2,889			3,268			12			(2,957	)		3,212
Income tax provision		7			320			16			(13	)		330

Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	2,948		$	(4	)	$	(2,944	)	$	2,882

Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)		American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated

Net income	$	7,610	$	8,120		$	42	$	(8,162	)	$	7,610
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost		—		(109	)		—		1			(108	)
Current year change		—		(51	)		1		(1	)		(51	)
Derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification into earnings		—		(9	)		—		—			(9	)
Unrealized loss on investments:
Net change in value		—		(6	)		—		1			(5	)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		—		(175	)		1		1			(173	)

Total comprehensive income	$	7,610	$	7,945		$	43	$	(8,161	)	$	7,437

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	2,882		$	2,948		$	(4	)	$	(2,944	)	$	2,882
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost		—			(163	)		—			—			(163	)
Current year change		—			(2,621	)		(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	)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		2			328			—			—			330

Total other comprehensive income (loss)		1			(2,516	)		(12	)		—			(2,527	)

Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	2,883		$	432		$	(16	)	$	(2,944	)	$	355

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In millions)


	December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	19		$	364		$	7		$	—		$	390
Short-term investments		—			5,862			2			—			5,864
Restricted cash and short-term investments		—			695			—			—			695
Accounts receivable, net		1			1,420			18			(14	)		1,425
Receivables from related parties, net		—			1,981			66			(2,047	)		—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net		—			796			67			—			863
Prepaid expenses and other		—			740			8			—			748

Total current assets		20			11,858			168			(2,061	)		9,985
Operating property and equipment		—			27,236			274			—			27,510
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries		9,433			—			—			(9,433	)		—
Goodwill		—			4,091			—			—			4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization		—			2,249			—			—			2,249
Deferred tax asset		40			2,932			62			(557	)		2,477
Other assets		13			2,073			36			(19	)		2,103

Total other assets		9,486			11,345			98			(10,009	)		10,920

Total assets	$	9,506		$	50,439		$	540		$	(12,070	)	$	48,415


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	2,234		$	—		$	(3	)	$	2,231
Accounts payable		—			1,517			62			(16	)		1,563
Payables to related parties, net		2,031			—			—			(2,031	)		—
Air traffic liability		—			3,747			—			—			3,747
Loyalty program liability		—			2,525			—			—			2,525
Other accrued liabilities		69			3,354			115			1			3,539

Total current liabilities		2,100			13,377			177			(2,049	)		13,605
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		1,771			16,592			—			(33	)		18,330
Pension and postretirement benefits		—			7,410			40			—			7,450
Bankruptcy settlement obligations		—			193			—			—			193
Other liabilities		—			3,169			53			(20	)		3,202

Total noncurrent liabilities		1,771			27,364			93			(53	)		29,175
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock		6			—			—			—			6
Additional paid-in capital		11,591			16,521			198			(16,719	)		11,591
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,732	)		(4,831	)		(11	)		4,842			(4,732	)
Retained earnings (deficit)		(1,230	)		(1,992	)		83			1,909			(1,230	)

Total stockholders’ equity		5,635			9,698			270			(9,968	)		5,635

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	9,506		$	50,439		$	540		$	(12,070	)	$	48,415

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In millions)


	December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	3		$	984		$	7		$	—		$	994
Short-term investments		—			6,306			3			—			6,309
Restricted cash and short-term investments		—			774			—			—			774
Accounts receivable, net		—			1,769			15			(13	)		1,771
Receivables from related parties, net		2,050			—			526			(2,576	)		—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net		—			919			85			—			1,004
Prepaid expenses and other		154			885			15			(156	)		898

Total current assets		2,207			11,637			651			(2,745	)		11,750
Operating property and equipment		—			22,805			279			—			23,084
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries		1,849			—			—			(1,849	)		—
Goodwill		—			4,091			—			—			4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization		—			2,240			—			—			2,240
Other assets		53			2,014			38			(45	)		2,060

Total other assets		1,902			8,345			38			(1,894	)		8,391

Total assets	$	4,109		$	42,787		$	968		$	(4,639	)	$	43,225


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	1,678		$	—		$	(1	)	$	1,677
Accounts payable		—			1,316			61			—			1,377
Payables to related parties, net		634			1,703			239			(2,576	)		—
Air traffic liability		—			4,252			—			—			4,252
Loyalty program liability		—			2,807			—			—			2,807
Other accrued liabilities		17			3,139			138			(3	)		3,291

Total current liabilities		651			14,895			438			(2,580	)		13,404
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		1,282			14,804			1			(44	)		16,043
Pension and postretirement benefits		—			7,522			40			—			7,562
Bankruptcy settlement obligations		—			325			—			—			325
Other liabilities		155			3,835			291			(411	)		3,870

Total noncurrent liabilities		1,437			26,486			332			(455	)		27,800
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock		7			—			—			—			7
Additional paid-in capital		15,135			16,174			199			(16,373	)		15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,559	)		(4,656	)		(12	)		4,668			(4,559	)
Retained earnings (deficit)		(8,562	)		(10,112	)		11			10,101			(8,562	)

Total stockholders’ equity		2,021			1,406			198			(1,604	)		2,021

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	4,109		$	42,787		$	968		$	(4,639	)	$	43,225

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications		American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	3,595		$	2,587		$	67		$	—	$	6,249
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits		—			(6,075	)		(76	)		—		(6,151	)
Purchases of short-term investments		—			(8,126	)		—			—		(8,126	)
Sales of short-term investments		—			8,517			—			—		8,517
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments		—			79			—			—		79
Proceeds from sale of an investment		52			—			—			—		52
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			26			9			—		35

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		52			(5,579	)		(67	)		—		(5,594	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases		—			(2,153	)		—			—		(2,153	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		500			4,509			—			—		5,009
Deferred financing costs		(7	)		(80	)		—			—		(87	)
Sale-leaseback transactions		—			43			—			—		43
Treasury stock repurchases		(3,846	)		—			—			—		(3,846	)
Dividend payments		(278	)		—			—			—		(278	)
Other financing activities		—			53			—			—		53

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(3,631	)		2,372			—			—		(1,259	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		16			(620	)		—			—		(604	)
Cash at beginning of year		3			984			7			—		994

Cash at end of year	$	19		$	364		$	7		$	—	$	390

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)


	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	458		$	2,578		$	44		$	—		$	3,080
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits		—			(5,256	)		(55	)		—			(5,311	)
Purchases of short-term investments		—			(5,380	)		—			—			(5,380	)
Sales of short-term investments		—			7,179			—			—			7,179
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments		—			261			—			—			261
Net proceeds from slot transaction		—			307			—			—			307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		—			20			13			—			33

Net cash used in investing activities		—			(2,869	)		(42	)		—			(2,911	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases		—			(2,955	)		(1	)		(176	)		(3,132	)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		750			2,552			—			—			3,302
Deferred financing costs		(11	)		(95	)		—			—			(106	)
Sale-leaseback transactions		—			811			—			—			811
Exercise of stock options		10			—			—			—			10
Treasury stock repurchases		(1,062	)		—			—			—			(1,062	)
Dividend payments		(144	)		—			—			—			(144	)
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		—			(176	)					176			—
Other financing activities		—			6			—			—			6

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(457	)		143			(1	)		—			(315	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash		1			(148	)		1			—			(146	)
Cash at beginning of year		2			1,132			6			—			1,140

Cash at end of year	$	3		$	984		$	7		$	—		$	994

Transactions with Related Parties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

American Airlines, Inc. [Member]

Summary of Net Payables to (Receivables from) Related Parties

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


	December 31,
	2015			2014
American Airlines Group Parent (1)	$	4,489		$	653
American Airlines Group’s wholly-owned subsidiaries (2)		(2,508	)		(2,356	)

Total	$	1,981		$	(1,703	)

(1)	The increase in net related party receivables between American and American Airlines Group Parent is primarily due to American providing the funding for share repurchases performed by the AAG parent company.

(2)	The net payable to AAG’s wholly-owned subsidiaries consists primarily of amounts due under regional capacity purchase agreements with AAG’s wholly-owned regional airlines operating under the brand name of American Eagle.

Nature of Operations and Operating Environment - Additional Information (Detail) Passenger in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 Employees Aircraft Country Passenger Destinations Flights $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares	Dec. 09, 2013 $ / shares
Product Information [Line Items]
Average number of daily flights operated \| Flights	6,700
Number of destinations \| Destinations	350
Number of countries which entity operates (more than 50) \| Country	50
Number of passengers boarding flights \| Passenger	201
Number of full-time equivalent employees	118,500
Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions	82.00%
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of full-time equivalent employees	98,900
Percentage of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements with various labor unions	85.00%
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 0.01
Mainline [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of aircraft operated \| Aircraft	946
Regional Carrier [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Number of aircraft operated \| Aircraft	587
Number of full-time equivalent employees	19,600

Emergence from Chapter 11 - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions				6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		25 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2015 USD ($) shares	Feb. 10, 2015 USD ($) shares	Dec. 09, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 09, 2015 USD ($)	Apr. 08, 2014 shares	Dec. 31, 2013
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares			$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Merger common stock conversion ratio			1
Common stock, shares authorized			1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized			200,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share \| $ / shares			$ 0.01
Percentage of common stock allocated to holders of unsecured claims, allowed interests and certain employees			72.00%
Percentage of common stock allocated to labor related claimholders			23.60%
Common stock allocated to labor related claimholders			39,000,000
Common stock distributed to labor related claimholders			27,000,000
Common stock withheld for required withholding taxes related to labor related claimholders			13,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees \| $			$ 300		$ 555
Common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR			26,000,000						267,000,000
Percentage of common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR			3.50%
Number of days after effective date holders of claims are eligible to receive shares			180 days
Maximum number of shares to be distributed in accordance with the Plan			756,000,000
Expected reduction in maximum number of shares to be distributed, per plan			20,000,000
Number of common shares distributed to holders of US Airways Group common stock			197,000,000
Preferred stock dividends rate per annum					6.25%
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Preferred Stock				3.50%	3.50%		3.50%			3.50%
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price floor \| $ / shares				$ 10.875	$ 10.875		$ 10.875
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price cap \| $ / shares				$ 33.8080	$ 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.
Shares released from restriction and issued	600,000	800,000
Stock repurchased (in shares)					85,141,691	23,406,472
Aggregate stock repurchase price \| $					$ 3,586	$ 1,000
Pension contributions \| $							$ 385
Payments to satisfy claims \| $							108
Cure payments to holders of secured debt \| $							196
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees \| $							570
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization \| $			$ 9,000					$ 9,000
Federal NOL carryforwards, remaining allowable utilization \| $			$ 6,600	$ 6,600	$ 6,600		$ 6,600
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Common stock, par value \| $ / shares			$ 0.01	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.00
Merger common stock conversion ratio			1
Common stock, shares authorized			1,750,000,000	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized			200,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share \| $ / shares			$ 0.01
Percentage of common stock allocated to holders of unsecured claims, allowed interests and certain employees			72.00%
Percentage of common stock allocated to labor related claimholders			23.60%
Common stock allocated to labor related claimholders			39,000,000
Common stock distributed to labor related claimholders			27,000,000
Common stock withheld for required withholding taxes related to labor related claimholders			13,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees \| $			$ 300		$ 570
Common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR			26,000,000						267,000,000
Percentage of common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR			3.50%
Number of days after effective date holders of claims are eligible to receive shares			180 days
Maximum number of shares to be distributed in accordance with the Plan			756,000,000
Expected reduction in maximum number of shares to be distributed, per plan			20,000,000
Number of common shares distributed to holders of US Airways Group common stock			197,000,000
Preferred stock dividends rate per annum					6.25%
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Preferred Stock				3.50%	3.50%		3.50%			3.50%
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price floor \| $ / shares				$ 10.875	$ 10.875		$ 10.875
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price cap \| $ / shares				$ 33.8080	$ 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.
Shares released from restriction and issued	600,000	800,000
Pension contributions \| $					$ 385
Payments to satisfy claims \| $					108
Cure payments to holders of secured debt \| $					196
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization \| $			$ 9,500
Federal NOL carryforwards, remaining allowable utilization \| $			$ 7,300	$ 7,300	$ 7,300		$ 7,300
2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Number of common stock authorized for issuance			40,000,000
2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Number of common stock authorized for issuance			40,000,000
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized			168,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share \| $ / shares			$ 25.00	$ 25.00	$ 25.00		$ 25.00
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized			168,000,000
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share \| $ / shares			$ 25.00	$ 25.00	$ 25.00		$ 25.00
Common Stock [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance			30,400,000	25,300,000	25,300,000	26,800,000	25,300,000
Shares released from restriction and issued	600,000	800,000
Stock repurchased (in shares)	100,000	100,000		108,500,000	85,100,000	23,400,000
Aggregate stock repurchase price \| $	$ 2	$ 4		$ 4,600	$ 1	$ 1,000
Common Stock [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance			30,400,000	25,300,000	25,300,000	26,800,000	25,300,000
Shares released from restriction and issued	600,000	800,000
Stock repurchased (in shares)	100,000	100,000
Aggregate stock repurchase price \| $	$ 2	$ 4

Emergence from Chapter 11 - Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Labor-related deemed claim	$ 1,500	$ 1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections		325
Fair value of conversion discount		218
Professional fees		199
Other		180
Total reorganization items, net		2,655
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Labor-related deemed claim	$ 1,500	1,733
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections		320
Fair value of conversion discount		218
Professional fees		199
Other		170
Total reorganization items, net		$ 2,640

Emergence from Chapter 11 - Schedule of Reorganization Items, Net (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Value of deemed claim	$ 1,700
Plan of reorganization additional estimated allowed claim amounts	$ 180
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
Plan of reorganization additional estimated allowed claim amounts	$ 180
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Series A Preferred Stock	3.50%	3.50%

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations - Components of Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
Single-dip equity obligations	$ 147	$ 248
Labor-related deemed claim	46	77
Total	193	325
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
Single-dip equity obligations	147	248
Labor-related deemed claim	46	77
Total	$ 193	$ 325

Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 14, 2015	Feb. 10, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
Dividend rate for single-dip unsecured claims not settled in Preferred Stock		12.00%
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Preferred Stock		3.50%	3.50%
Shares issued per $1,000 in reduction of allowed claims		30.7553
Single-dip equity obligations		$ 147,000,000				$ 248,000,000
Allowed claims including tax liabilities		1,000
Labor-related deemed claim		1,500,000,000	$ 1,733,000,000
Value of initial distribution of common stock		1,000,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees	$ 300,000,000	555,000,000
Labor-related deemed claim		$ 46,000,000				77,000,000
Shares released from restriction and issued				600,000	800,000
Common stock shares withheld or sold related to tax obligations				100,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]
Dividend rate for single-dip unsecured claims not settled in Preferred Stock		12.00%
Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Preferred Stock		3.50%	3.50%
Shares issued per $1,000 in reduction of allowed claims		30.7553
Single-dip equity obligations		$ 147,000,000				248,000,000
Allowed claims including tax liabilities		1,000
Labor-related deemed claim		1,500,000,000	$ 1,733,000,000
Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees	$ 300,000,000	570,000,000
Labor-related deemed claim		46,000,000				$ 77,000,000
Shares released from restriction and issued				600,000	800,000
Common stock shares withheld or sold related to tax obligations				100,000
Value of initial distribution of common stock		$ 1,000,000,000

Merger and Related Matters - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013 USD ($) Ratio $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) Slot	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net proceeds from slot transaction		$ 307
Gain related to sale		309	$ 67
Non-cash charge		43
Exchange price per share \| $ / shares	$ 22.55
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1.0
US Airways Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Exchange price per share \| $ / shares	$ 22.55
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1.0
Business combination, consideration transferred	$ 4,592
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net proceeds from slot transaction		307
Gain related to sale		309	67
Non-cash charge		$ 43
Exchange price per share \| $ / shares	$ 22.55
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| US Airways Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Exchange price per share \| $ / shares	$ 22.55
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1.0
Business combination, consideration transferred	$ 5,431
John F. Kennedy Airport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of slots sold \| Slot		24
John F. Kennedy Airport [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of slots sold \| Slot		24
Washington Reagan National Airport [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain related to sale		$ 309
Washington Reagan National Airport [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain related to sale		$ 309
LaGuardia Airport Slots [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain related to sale			67
LaGuardia Airport Slots [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain related to sale			$ 67

Merger and Related Matters - Schedule of Calculation of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Dec. 09, 2013 USD ($) Ratio $ / shares shares
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1.0
Price per share \| $ / shares	$ 22.55
Fair value of AAG equity awards issued in exchange for outstanding US Airways Group equity awards	$ 141
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1
Price per share \| $ / shares	$ 22.55
US Airways Group [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Outstanding shares of US Airways Group Common Stock at December 9, 2013 exchanged \| shares	197.4
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1.0
Assumed shares of AAG Common Stock \| shares	197.4
Price per share \| $ / shares	$ 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
US Airways Group [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Outstanding shares of US Airways Group Common Stock at December 9, 2013 exchanged \| shares	197.4
Exchange ratio \| Ratio	1.0
Assumed shares of AAG Common Stock \| shares	197.4
Price per share \| $ / shares	$ 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	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 4,091	$ 4,091
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 4,091	$ 4,091
US Airways Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
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)
Loyalty program liability			(1,256)
Other liabilities assumed			(3,142)
Total purchase price			4,592
US Airways Group [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash			200
Short-term investments			3,517
Other current assets			1,417
Operating property and equipment			5,383
Goodwill			4,091
Identifiable intangibles			1,501
Other noncurrent assets			125
Long-term debt and capital leases, including current portion			(5,481)
Air traffic liability			(1,417)
Loyalty program liability			(1,256)
Other liabilities assumed			(2,649)
Total purchase price			$ 5,431

Merger and Related Matters - Schedule of Pro-forma Impact of Merger (Detail) - US Airways Group [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Schedule Of Compensation Cost For Share Based Payment Arrangements Allocation of Share Based Compensation Cost By Income Statement [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 40,678
Net Income	2,526
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Schedule Of Compensation Cost For Share Based Payment Arrangements Allocation of Share Based Compensation Cost By Income Statement [Line Items]
Revenue	40,782
Net Income	$ 2,707

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) Reporting_Unit	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Interest capitalized	$ 52,000,000	$ 61,000,000	$ 47,000,000
Consolidated reporting unit \| Reporting_Unit	1
Goodwill impairment	$ 0
Amortization expense	55,000,000	81,000,000	20,000,000
Indefinite lived intangible assets	1,800,000,000	1,700,000,000
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)	0
Frequent flyer liability	2,525,000,000	2,807,000,000
Air traffic liability	3,747,000,000	4,252,000,000
Advertising and promotional expenses	110,000,000	92,000,000	166,000,000
Foreign currency losses	751,000,000	114,000,000	56,000,000
Nonoperating special items, net	594,000,000	132,000,000	211,000,000
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	(2,231,000,000)	(1,677,000,000)
Long-term debt and capital leases	(18,330,000,000)	(16,043,000,000)
Venezuelan [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Foreign currency losses		43,000,000
Nonoperating special items, net	592,000,000
Other Assets - Net [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, noncurrent, net		184,000,000
Other Liabilities [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases		31,000,000
Long-term debt and capital leases		153,000,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, net, current		361,000,000
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	1,500,000,000	1,400,000,000	834,000,000
AAdvantage Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	657,000,000	674,000,000
US Airways Loyalty Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	$ 296,000,000	611,000,000
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	12 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	$ 52,000,000	61,000,000	47,000,000
Indefinite lived intangible assets	1,800,000,000	1,700,000,000
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)	0
Frequent flyer liability	2,525,000,000	2,807,000,000
Air traffic liability	3,747,000,000	4,252,000,000
Advertising and promotional expenses	110,000,000	92,000,000	166,000,000
Foreign currency losses	751,000,000	114,000,000	56,000,000
Nonoperating special items, net	616,000,000	128,000,000	121,000,000
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	(2,234,000,000)	(1,678,000,000)
Long-term debt and capital leases	(16,592,000,000)	(14,804,000,000)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Venezuelan [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Foreign currency losses		43,000,000
Nonoperating special items, net	592,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Other Assets - Net [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred finance costs, noncurrent, net		174,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases		29,000,000
Long-term debt and capital leases		145,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, net, current		(314,000,000)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Mileage Credits Sale [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
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	1,500,000,000	1,400,000,000	834,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| AAdvantage Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	657,000,000	674,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| US Airways Loyalty Program [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Frequent flyer liability	$ 296,000,000	$ 611,000,000
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	12 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 Leasehold Rights [Member]
Organization Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amortized years of intangible assets	25 years
Gate Leasehold 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
Domestic Airport Slots [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
Domestic Airport Slots [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
Customer Relationships [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [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
Marketing Agreements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [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
Tradenames [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [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, 2015
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
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
Minimum [Member] \| Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Buildings and Improvements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Capitalized Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Capitalized Software [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	5 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
Maximum [Member] \| Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	30 years
Maximum [Member] \| Buildings and Improvements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	30 years
Maximum [Member] \| Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Furniture, Fixtures and Other Equipment [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life	10 years

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Amortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	$ (502)	$ (447)
Total	440	496
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated amortization	(502)	(447)
Total	440	496
Domestic Airport Slots [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	365	365
Domestic Airport Slots [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	365	365
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	300	300
Customer Relationships [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [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
Marketing Agreements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [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
Tradenames [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [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	137	138
Airport Gate Leasehold Rights [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross	$ 137	$ 138

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2016	$ 50
2017	46
2018	42
2019	42
2020	42
2021 and thereafter	218
Total	440	$ 496
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2016	50
2017	46
2018	42
2019	42
2020	42
2021 and thereafter	218
Total	$ 440	$ 496

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Components of Regional Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			$ 6,226	$ 10,592	$ 7,839
Salaries, wages and benefits			9,524	8,508	5,460
Maintenance, materials and repairs			1,889	2,051	1,260
Other rent and landing fees			1,731	1,727	1,152
Aircraft rent			1,250	1,250	768
Selling expenses			1,394	1,544	1,158
Depreciation and amortization			1,364	1,295	853
Special items, net	$ 2,000	$ 507	1,051	800	559
Other			4,374	4,118	2,969
Total regional expenses			5,983	6,516	3,326
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			6,226	10,592	7,839
Salaries, wages and benefits			9,514	8,499	5,452
Maintenance, materials and repairs			1,889	2,051	1,260
Other rent and landing fees			1,731	1,727	1,152
Aircraft rent			1,250	1,250	768
Selling expenses			1,394	1,544	1,158
Depreciation and amortization			1,364	1,301	853
Special items, net	$ 2,500	$ 495	1,051	783	559
Other			4,378	4,186	3,007
Total regional expenses			6,098	6,564	3,293
Regional Carrier [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			1,230	2,009	1,120
Salaries, wages and benefits			1,187	1,140	692
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers			1,591	1,475	269
Maintenance, materials and repairs			305	367	284
Other rent and landing fees			476	419	236
Aircraft rent			7	35	4
Selling expenses			333	307	154
Depreciation and amortization			243	217	168
Special items, net			29	24	8
Other			582	523	391
Total regional expenses			5,983	6,516	3,326
Regional Carrier [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes			1,230	2,009	1,119
Salaries, wages and benefits			276	228	29
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers			3,246	3,187	1,359
Maintenance, materials and repairs			1	6
Other rent and landing fees			436	386	217
Selling expenses			333	307	153
Depreciation and amortization			197	168	150
Special items, net			18	5
Other			361	268	266
Total regional expenses			$ 6,098	$ 6,564	$ 3,293

Special Items, Net - Components of Company's Special Items, Net Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net	$ 2,000	$ 507	$ 1,051	$ 800	$ 559
Other revenue special item, net					(31)
Nonoperating special items, net			594	132	211
Reorganization items, net					2,655
Income tax special items, net			(3,015)	346	(324)
Regional Carrier [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net			29	24	8
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net	$ 2,500	$ 495	1,051	783	559
Other revenue special item, net					(31)
Nonoperating special items, net			616	128	121
Reorganization items, net					2,640
Income tax special items, net			(3,468)	344	$ (324)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Regional Carrier [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net			$ 18	$ 5

Special Items, Net - Components of Company's Special Items, Net Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net	$ 2,000	$ 507		$ 1,051	$ 800	$ 559
Integration related costs	450			1,000	810	443
Revision of prior estimates aircraft residual values and other asset impairments					81
Fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations					81
Gain related to sale of DCA slots					309	67
Gain on the sale of spare parts					8
Merger integration expenses		280			7
Nonoperating special items, net				594	132	211
Non-cash interest accretion, bankruptcy settlement obligations					33
Foreign currency losses				751	114	56
Nonoperating special charges, net						138
Premium on tender for existing enhanced equipment trust certificates						54
Write-off of debt issuance costs						19
Income tax special items, net				(3,015)	346	(324)
Reversal of valuation allowance				3,000
Income tax provision (benefit)				(2,994)	330	(346)
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts			$ 330
Non-cash income tax expense (benefit)					330	(538)
Non-cash charge related to additional valuation allowance						$ 214
Secured Debt [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage						10.50%
Senior notes [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage						7.50%
Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts			330		330
Regional Carrier [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net				29	24	$ 8
Venezuelan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Nonoperating special items, net				592
Foreign currency losses					43
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net	2,500	495		1,051	783	559
Integration related costs	$ 447			1,000	807	443
Revision of prior estimates aircraft residual values and other asset impairments					81
Fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations					60
Gain related to sale of DCA slots					309	67
Merger integration expenses		$ 284
Nonoperating special items, net				616	128	121
Early debt extinguishment gain (cost)					(56)
Non-cash interest accretion, bankruptcy settlement obligations					29
Foreign currency losses				751	114	56
Nonoperating special charges, net						48
Premium on tender for existing enhanced equipment trust certificates						54
Write-off of debt issuance costs						19
Income tax special items, net				(3,468)	344	(324)
Reversal of valuation allowance				3,500
Income tax provision (benefit)				(3,452)	320	(354)
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts			328
Non-cash income tax expense (benefit)					328	(538)
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						10.50%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Senior notes [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage						7.50%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts			$ 328		328
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Regional Carrier [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Mainline operating special items, net				18	5
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Venezuelan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Nonoperating special items, net				$ 592
Foreign currency losses					43
Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						$ 107
Fair Value Adjustment to Long-term Disability Plan [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						107
Workers Compensation Claim [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						43
Workers Compensation Claim [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						43
Aircraft Impairment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						33
Aircraft Impairment [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						$ 33
7.50% Senior Secured Notes [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Early debt extinguishment gain (cost)					$ (56)
Stated interest rate percentage		7.50%			7.50%

Earnings (Loss) per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$ 3,281	$ 1,693	$ 1,704	$ 932	$ 597	$ 942	$ 864	$ 480	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands)	626,559	661,869	688,727	696,415	706,185	719,067	720,600	723,971	668,393	717,456	280,213
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 5.24	$ 2.56	$ 2.47	$ 1.34	$ 0.84	$ 1.31	$ 1.20	$ 0.66	$ 11.39	$ 4.02	$ (6.54)
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net income (loss)	$ 3,281	$ 1,693	$ 1,704	$ 932	$ 597	$ 942	$ 864	$ 480	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
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									$ 7,610	$ 2,885	$ (1,834)
Share computation for diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
Weighted-average shares outstanding	626,559	661,869	688,727	696,415	706,185	719,067	720,600	723,971	668,393	717,456	280,213
Dilutive effect of stock awards									18,962	15,603
Assumed conversion of convertible senior notes										957
Weighted average common shares outstanding - as adjusted	644,140	680,739	707,611	716,930	724,767	735,196	734,767	741,335	687,355	734,016	280,213
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 5.09	$ 2.49	$ 2.41	$ 1.30	$ 0.82	$ 1.28	$ 1.17	$ 0.65	$ 11.07	$ 3.93	$ (6.54)
Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive									764	226	7,674

Earnings (Loss) per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Change in net income for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share	$ 3
Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	7.25%	7.25%

Share Repurchase Program and Dividend - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 14, 2015	Feb. 10, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 7,000,000,000	$ 7,000,000,000
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized amount			$ 2,400,000,000	$ 2,400,000,000
Stock repurchased (in shares)				85,141,691	23,406,472
Aggregate stock repurchase price				$ 3,586,000,000	$ 1,000,000,000
Total cash payment for dividends				$ 278,000,000	$ 144,000,000
Common Stock [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased (in shares)	100,000	100,000	108,500,000	85,100,000	23,400,000
Aggregate stock repurchase price	$ 2,000,000	$ 4,000,000	$ 4,600,000,000	$ 1,000,000	$ 1,000,000,000
Average cost per share			$ 42.23	$ 42.09	$ 42.72

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 20,807		$ 17,963
Less: Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs	246		243
Less: Current maturities	2,231		1,677
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	18,330		16,043
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	19,057		16,713
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,867		1,872
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	743		750
Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	980		990
Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	588		594
Secured Debt [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	8,693		7,028
Secured Debt [Member] \| Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	4,183		2,952
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,080		1,100
Less: Current maturities	365	$ 365
Secured Debt [Member] \| AAdvantage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations			433
Secured Debt [Member] \| Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	923		994
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,750		1,250
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	750		750
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	500		500
Unsecured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	500
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	19,054		16,710
Less: Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs	228		228
Less: Current maturities	2,234		1,678
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	16,592		14,804
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	19,027		16,683
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,867		1,872
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	743		750
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	980		990
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	588		594
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	8,693		7,028
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	4,183		2,952
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,051		1,071
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| AAdvantage Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations			433
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	922		993
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	27		27
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member] \| Affiliate Unsecured Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 27		$ 27

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage						10.50%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage						10.50%
2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2020
Interest rate at end of period	3.25%
2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2020
Interest rate at end of period	3.25%
2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2021
Interest rate at end of period	3.50%
2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2021
Interest rate at end of period	3.50%
Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2019
Interest rate at end of period	3.50%
Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2019
Interest rate at end of period	3.50%
Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2016
Interest rate at end of period	3.00%
Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2016
Interest rate at end of period	3.00%
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	3.38%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	9.75%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2017
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2027
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	3.38%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	9.75%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2017
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2027
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	1.63%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	8.48%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2016
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2027
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	1.63%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	8.48%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2016
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2017
Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		2.00%	8.50%
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	2.00%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	8.00%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2016
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2027
Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		2.00%	8.50%
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	2.00%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	8.00%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2016
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2035
Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	3.60%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	12.24%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2016
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2028
Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed and variable interest rates, minimum	3.60%
Fixed and variable interest rates, maximum	12.24%
Debt instrument, maturity date range, start	2016
Debt instrument, maturity date range, end	2028
Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	5.50%
Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	5.50%				5.50%
Debt instrument, maturity date	2019
Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	5.50%
Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	6.125%
Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	6.125%
Debt instrument, maturity date	2018
Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	6.125%
Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	4.625%
Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	4.625%			4.625%
Debt instrument, maturity date	2020
Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	4.625%

Debt - Summary of Availability under Revolving Credit Facilities (Detail) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - Secured Debt [Member]	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Revolving Facility	$ 2,425,000,000
2013 Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Revolving Facility	1,400,000,000
2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Revolving Facility	1,025,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Revolving Facility	2,425,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Revolving Facility	1,400,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013 Revolving Facility	$ 1,025,000,000

Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Debt - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2015 Aircraft Transactions
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of jet aircraft committed to capital leases \| Aircraft	35
US Airways Group [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral coverage tests, number of financing transactions	3
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral coverage tests, number of financing transactions	3

Debt - Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2016	$ 2,266
2017	1,598
2018	2,134
2019	3,378
2020	3,587
2021 and thereafter	7,844
Total	20,807
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2016	2,266
2017	1,598
2018	1,634
2019	2,628
2020	3,081
2021 and thereafter	7,820
Total	$ 19,054

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - 2013 Credit Facilities (Detail) - 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] - USD ($)				12 Months Ended
	May. 21, 2015	May. 20, 2015	Jun. 27, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 10, 2015	Oct. 10, 2014
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility undrawn fee percentage				0.75%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility undrawn fee percentage				0.75%
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger				$ 2,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount				$ 1,900,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				2.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				2.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,000,000,000		$ 1,400,000,000	$ 1,400,000,000
Debt maturity date			Jun. 27, 2018
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding				$ 0
Secured Debt [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				3.00%
Debt instrument, variable rate basis, floor rate				0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,900,000,000
Long-term debt, net				$ 1,900,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| First Installment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, prepayment fee percentage				1.25%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| Installments after June 27, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, prepayment fee percentage				1.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	3.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						300,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding						0
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger				$ 2,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,000,000,000	1,400,000,000		1,400,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding				$ 0
Debt maturity date, description				On October 26, 2015, American, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways amended the 2013 Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility to October 10, 2020.
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				3.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount			$ 1,900,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,900,000,000
Debt maturity date				Jun. 29, 2020
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding				$ 1,900,000,000
Line of credit facility, prepayment fee percentage				1.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| First Installment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, prepayment fee percentage				1.25%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	3.00%		2.50%
Debt instrument, variable rate basis, floor rate				0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate				2.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						300,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding						$ 0

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - 2014 Credit Facilities (Detail) - USD ($)					12 Months Ended
	May. 21, 2015	May. 20, 2015	Apr. 20, 2015	Apr. 19, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 26, 2015	Oct. 10, 2015	Oct. 10, 2014	Jun. 27, 2013
2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable LIBOR floor rate					0.75%
2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					2.75%
2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					3.00%
2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility undrawn fee percentage					0.75%
2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					3.00%
2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility undrawn fee percentage					0.75%
2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility undrawn fee percentage					0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger					$ 2,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount								$ 750,000,000
Refinancing of credit facilities					$ 743,000,000
Percentage of repayable amount on original principal amount					1.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount								750,000,000
Refinancing of credit facilities					$ 743,000,000
Percentage of repayable amount on original principal amount					1.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate			3.00%	3.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate			3.00%	3.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						$ 1,025,000,000		400,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding					$ 0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						1,025,000,000		400,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					300,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding					0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger					2,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger					2,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,900,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount									$ 1,900,000,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,900,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding					$ 1,900,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	3.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	3.00%			2.50%
Line of credit facility, floor rate					0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					2.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity							$ 1,400,000,000	1,400,000,000	1,000,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding					$ 0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					1,400,000,000			1,400,000,000	$ 1,000,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding					$ 0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					3.00%
Line of credit facility, floor rate					0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					3.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity								300,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding								0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity								300,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding								$ 0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt covenant, minimum aggregate liquidity following Merger					$ 2,000,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					2.75%
Line of credit facility, floor rate					0.75%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					300.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity						$ 1,025,000,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding					$ 0
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| LIBOR [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate					3.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [Member] \| Letter of Credit [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity					$ 300,000,000

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - 2013 Citicorp Credit Facility (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 980,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	980,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	588,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$ 588,000,000
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable LIBOR floor rate	0.75%
Percent of initial principal payable in each annual installments	1.00%
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| US Airways Group [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| Tranche B-1 Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%
Debt instrument, maturity date	May 23, 2019
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| Tranche B-1 Term Loans [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] \| Tranche B-2 Term Loans [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.25%

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - 2015-1 Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (Detail) - 2015-1 EETCs [Member]	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($) Aircraft Debt_Instruments	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,200,000,000
Number of pass-through trusts \| Debt_Instruments	2
Number of owned aircraft \| Aircraft	28
Debt instrument, received cash proceeds	$ 1,200,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,200,000,000
Number of pass-through trusts \| Debt_Instruments	2
Number of owned aircraft \| Aircraft	28
Equipment Notes, Series A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 948,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		3.375%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2027-05
Equipment Notes, Series B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 266,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		3.70%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2023-05

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - 2015-2 Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (Detail) - 2015-2 EETCs [Member]	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) Aircraft Debt_Instruments	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,100,000,000
Number of pass-through trusts \| Debt_Instruments	3
Number of owned aircraft \| Aircraft	21
Debt instrument, received cash proceeds	$ 1,100,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,100,000,000
Number of pass-through trusts \| Debt_Instruments	3
Number of owned aircraft \| Aircraft	21
Debt instrument, received cash proceeds	$ 1,100,000,000
Equipment Notes, Series AA [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 583,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		3.60%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2027-09
Equipment Notes, Series AA [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 583,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		3.60%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2027-09
Equipment Notes, Series A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 239,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		4.00%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2027-09
Equipment Notes, Series A [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 239,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		4.00%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2027-09
Equipment Notes, Series B [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 239,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		4.40%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2023-09
Equipment Notes, Series B [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$ 239,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		4.40%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2023-09

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - Other Aircraft Financing Transactions (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Equipment Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt	$ 72
Equipment Notes [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of long-term debt	72
Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 1,900
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.82%
Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 1,900
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.82%
Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2022
Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2022
Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2027
Other Aircraft Financing Transaction [Member] \| Secured Debt [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, maturity date	2027

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - Obligations Associated With Special Facility Revenue Bonds (Detail) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	May. 27, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other long-term liabilities	$ 3,041,000,000	$ 2,535,000,000	$ 3,041,000,000
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,677,000,000	2,231,000,000	1,677,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other long-term liabilities	3,006,000,000	2,502,000,000	3,006,000,000
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,678,000,000	2,234,000,000	1,678,000,000
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage							10.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage							10.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage				2.00%	8.50%
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases		$ 365,000,000			$ 365,000,000
Debt instrument, subject to mandatory tender for purchase date		Aug. 31, 2016
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage				2.00%	8.50%
Debt instrument, subject to mandatory tender for purchase date		Aug. 31, 2016
Aggregate principal amount of debt exercised to reset interest rate					$ 365,000,000
Current maturities of long-term debt		$ 365,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] \| Tulsa International Airport [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	112,000,000		112,000,000
Reduction of capital lease obligation			11,000,000
Reduction of long-term operating lease obligation	50,000,000
Aggregate principal amount of debt exercised						$ 104,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage						5.00%
Debt instrument, received cash proceeds		112,000,000
Other long-term liabilities		52,000,000
Capital lease obligation		11,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member] \| Tulsa International Airport [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	112,000,000		112,000,000
Reduction of long-term operating lease obligation	$ 50,000,000
Aggregate principal amount of debt exercised						$ 104,000,000
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage						5.00%
Debt instrument, received cash proceeds		112,000,000
Other long-term liabilities		52,000,000
Capital lease obligation		$ 11,000,000
Reduction of debt			$ 11,000,000

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - AAdvantage Loan (Detail) - Secured Debt [Member] - AAdvantage Loan [Member] $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of loan outstanding	$ 400
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of loan outstanding	$ 400

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes (Detail) - Unsecured Debt [Member] - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage		5.50%	5.50%
Redemption price percentage		101.00%
Principal amount		$ 750,000,000
Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage			6.125%
Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member] \| US Airways Group [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage			6.125%
Redemption price percentage			101.00%
Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	4.625%		4.625%
Redemption price percentage	101.00%
Principal amount	$ 500,000,000

Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt - Guarantees (Detail) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage				10.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 1,100,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		2.00%	8.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 750,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage	5.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage	6.125%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage	4.625%
Secured Debt, Tax Exempt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted	$ 8,600,000,000

Debt - Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests (Detail) - Secured Debt [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
2014 Credit Facilities [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	24.10%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow
2013 Credit Facilities [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	33.60%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities, and airport gate leasehold rights 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	57.80%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain LGA slots, certain spare parts, certain simulators, certain leasehold real estate assets and cash
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| 2013 Credit Facilities [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	33.60%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate all services between the U.S. and South America
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| 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	1.6
Maximum LTV	66.70%
LTV as of Last Measurement Date	57.80%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain LGA slots, certain spare parts, certain simulators, certain leasehold real estate assets and cash
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| 2014 Credit Facilities [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	24.10%
Collateral Description	Generally, certain slots, route authorities and airport gate leasehold rights used by American to operate certain services between the U.S. and London Heathrow

Debt - Schedule of Collateral Coverage Tests (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Credit Facility, Citicorp 2013 [Member] - Secured Debt [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 DesktopAppraisal PhysicalAppraisal
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Frequency of annual physical appraisal \| PhysicalAppraisal	1
Frequency of annual desktop appraisal \| DesktopAppraisal	1
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Frequency of annual physical appraisal \| PhysicalAppraisal	1
Frequency of annual desktop appraisal \| DesktopAppraisal	1

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Provision (Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components Of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current	$ 20	$ (16)	$ (22)
Deferred	(3,014)	346	(324)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,994)	330	(346)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Components Of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Current	15	(24)	(30)
Deferred	(3,467)	344	(324)
Income tax provision (benefit)	$ (3,452)	$ 320	$ (354)

Income Taxes - Computation of Income Tax Provision (Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)		$ 1,616	$ 1,123	$ (763)
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal tax effect		72	75	(8)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		57	(1)	27
Bankruptcy administration expenses		3	95	83
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)				141
Alternative minimum tax credit refund			(24)	(22)
Change in valuation allowance		(4,742)	(1,323)	717
Tax provision (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation			330	(538)
Other, net			55	17
Income tax provision (benefit)		(2,994)	330	(346)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory income tax provision (benefit)		1,635	1,144	(725)
State income tax provision (benefit), net of federal tax effect		71	81	(18)
Book expenses (benefits) not deductible for tax purposes		55	4	25
Bankruptcy administration expenses		3	86	82
Interest cutback to net operating loss (NOL)				53
Alternative minimum tax credit refund			(29)	(30)
Change in valuation allowance	$ 214	(5,216)	(1,285)	780
Tax provision (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation			328	(538)
Other, net			(9)	17
Income tax provision (benefit)		$ (3,452)	$ 320	$ (354)

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 09, 2015	Dec. 09, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit			$ (2,994.0)	$ 330.0	$ (346.0)
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	$ 330.0
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation				330.0	(538.0)
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance			(4,800.0)	(197.0)	602.0
Unrecognized share-based compensation tax benefit			1,200.0
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization						$ 9,000.0	$ 9,000.0
Federal NOL carryforwards, remaining amount			6,600.0				6,600.0
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards			346.0	346.0
Change in valuation allowance			(4,742.0)	(1,323.0)	717.0
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, net, current				361.0
Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	330.0			330.0
Federal [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit			3,000.0
Gross NOL carryforwards			8,000.0
State [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Gross NOL carryforwards			136.0
NOL subject to expiration			4,000.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Discrete tax benefit			(3,452.0)	320.0	(354.0)
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	328.0
Tax expense (benefit) resulting from OCI allocation				328.0	(538.0)
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance			(5,200.0)	(525.0)	221.0
Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization							9,500.0
Federal NOL carryforwards, remaining amount			7,300.0				$ 7,300.0
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards			458.0	458.0
Change in valuation allowance		$ 214.0	(5,216.0)	(1,285.0)	$ 780.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets, net, current				(314.0)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fuel Hedging Contracts [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	$ 328.0			$ 328.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Federal [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Gross NOL carryforwards			8,800.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Federal [Member] \| Available For Use In Two Thousand And Sixteen [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration			8,000.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| State [Member] \| Available For Use In Two Thousand And Sixteen [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized share-based compensation tax benefit			1,200.0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| State [Member] \| Expire, If Unused, in 2016 [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
NOL subject to expiration			$ 106.0

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	$ 340	$ 386
Rent expense	134	180
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	346	346
Operating loss carryforwards	2,558	3,461
Pensions	2,436	2,403
Loyalty program obligation	590	948
Gains from lease transactions	262	207
Reorganization items	57	64
Other	1,200	1,210
Total deferred tax assets	7,923	9,205
Valuation allowance	(22)	(4,816)
Net deferred tax assets	7,901	4,389
Accelerated depreciation and amortization	(5,158)	(4,829)
Other	(266)	(98)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(5,424)	(4,927)
Net deferred tax asset	2,477
Net deferred tax (liability)		(538)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	340	379
Rent expense	134	121
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	458	458
Operating loss carryforwards	2,818	3,737
Pensions	2,420	2,394
Loyalty program obligation	590	948
Gains from lease transactions	261	208
Reorganization items	57	64
Other	1,123	1,172
Total deferred tax assets	8,201	9,481
Valuation allowance	(14)	(5,196)
Net deferred tax assets	8,187	4,285
Accelerated depreciation and amortization	(5,011)	(4,579)
Other	(244)	(242)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(5,255)	(4,821)
Net deferred tax asset	$ 2,932
Net deferred tax (liability)		$ (536)

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 1,200	$ 575
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	734	1,100
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,200	575
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Corporate Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 734	$ 1,100

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt, Including Current Maturities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 20,561	$ 17,720
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	21,111	18,542
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	18,826	16,482
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$ 19,378	$ 17,245

Retirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retiree medical plan, plan amendment			$ 1,900,000,000
Amortization period of gains losses related to plan amendment			8 years
Unamortized actuarial gain	$ 1,100,000,000
Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions	$ 0
Unitized Mutual Funds [Member] \| International Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	27.00%	28.00%
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
The estimated net gain (loss) and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans	$ (126,000,000)
Defined benefit plan, expected long-term return on assets	8.00%	8.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
The estimated net gain (loss) and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans	$ 16,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plans, estimated future employer contributions	$ 0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Unitized Mutual Funds [Member] \| International Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	27.00%	28.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
The estimated net gain (loss) and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans	$ (125,000,000)
Defined benefit plan, expected long-term return on assets	8.00%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
The estimated net gain (loss) and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans	$ 16,000,000

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Plan amendments				$ (1,900)
Pension Benefits [Member]
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation beginning balance	$ 17,594	$ 14,899
Service cost	2	3	$ 3
Interest cost	737	746	654
Actuarial (gain) loss	(1,159)	2,573
Settlements	(3)	(20)
Benefit payments	(776)	(607)
Obligation ending balance	16,395	17,594	14,899
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation beginning balance	17,504	14,826
Service cost	2	2	3
Interest cost	733	742	654
Actuarial (gain) loss	(1,153)	2,559
Settlements	(3)	(20)
Benefit payments	(773)	(605)
Obligation ending balance	16,310	17,504	14,826
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation beginning balance	1,325	1,385
Service cost	3	1
Interest cost	50	61	50
Actuarial (gain) loss	(177)	(39)
Plan amendments		33
Benefit payments	(94)	(112)
Other	24	(4)
Obligation ending balance	1,131	1,325	1,385
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Obligation beginning balance	1,324	1,383
Service cost	3	1
Interest cost	50	61	50
Actuarial (gain) loss	(178)	(39)
Plan amendments		33
Benefit payments	(94)	(111)
Other	24	(4)
Obligation ending balance	$ 1,129	$ 1,324	$ 1,383

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	$ 10,986	$ 10,057
Actual return on plan assets	(506)	746
Employer contributions	6	810
Settlements	(3)	(20)
Benefit payments	(776)	(607)
Ending balance at December 31	9,707	10,986
Funded status at December 31	(6,688)	(6,608)
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	10,935	10,009
Actual return on plan assets	(505)	742
Employer contributions	6	809
Settlements	(3)	(20)
Benefit payments	(773)	(605)
Ending balance at December 31	9,660	10,935
Funded status at December 31	(6,650)	(6,569)
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	244	239
Actual return on plan assets	(10)	11
Employer contributions	89	106
Benefit payments	(94)	(112)
Other	24	(4)
Ending balance at December 31	253	244
Funded status at December 31	(878)	(1,081)
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	244	239
Actual return on plan assets	(10)	11
Employer contributions	89	105
Benefit payments	(94)	(111)
Other	24	(4)
Ending balance at December 31	253	244
Funded status at December 31	$ (876)	$ (1,080)

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent liability	$ 7,450	$ 7,562
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent liability	7,410	7,522
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	7	10
Noncurrent liability	6,681	6,598
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	6,688	6,608
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	7	10
Noncurrent liability	6,643	6,559
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	6,650	6,569
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	109	117
Noncurrent liability	769	964
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	878	1,081
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current liability	109	117
Noncurrent liability	767	963
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets	$ 876	$ 1,080

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$ 5,047	$ 4,961
Prior service cost (benefit)	216	245
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	5,263	5,206
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	5,036	4,949
Prior service cost (benefit)	216	245
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	5,252	5,194
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(339)	(199)
Prior service cost (benefit)	(1,084)	(1,326)
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	(1,423)	(1,525)
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	(339)	(199)
Prior service cost (benefit)	(1,084)	(1,326)
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive Income	$ (1,423)	$ (1,525)

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	$ 16,369	$ 17,560
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	16,357	17,548
Fair value of plan assets	9,677	10,950
ABO less fair value of plan assets	6,680	6,598
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)	16,283	17,471
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)	16,272	17,461
Fair value of plan assets	9,630	10,899
ABO less fair value of plan assets	6,642	6,562
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)	1,129	1,324
Fair value of plan assets	253	244
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO)	1,129	1,324
Fair value of plan assets	$ 253	$ 244

Retirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 2	$ 3	$ 3
Interest cost	737	746	654
Expected return on assets	(851)	(786)	(720)
Curtailments			2
Settlements	1	4	(1)
Amortization of Prior service cost (benefit)	28	28	28
Amortization of Unrecognized net loss (gain)	112	43	90
Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans	29	38	56
Defined contribution plans	662	546	328
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	691	584	384
Pension Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	2	2	3
Interest cost	733	742	654
Expected return on assets	(848)	(783)	(720)
Curtailments			2
Settlements	1	4	(1)
Amortization of Prior service cost (benefit)	28	28	28
Amortization of Unrecognized net loss (gain)	111	43	90
Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans	26	36	56
Defined contribution plans	657	527	311
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	683	563	367
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	3	1
Interest cost	50	61	50
Expected return on assets	(19)	(19)	(16)
Amortization of Prior service cost (benefit)	(243)	(244)	(251)
Amortization of Unrecognized net loss (gain)	(9)	(8)	(9)
Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans	(218)	(209)	(226)
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	(218)	(209)	(226)
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	3	1
Interest cost	50	61	50
Expected return on assets	(19)	(19)	(16)
Amortization of Prior service cost (benefit)	(243)	(244)	(251)
Amortization of Unrecognized net loss (gain)	(9)	(8)	(9)
Net periodic benefit cost (income) for defined benefit plans	(218)	(209)	(226)
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost	$ (218)	$ (209)	$ (226)

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Assumption Used to Determine Benefit Obligations (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate	4.70%	4.30%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	4.30%	5.10%
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	4.70%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	4.30%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate	4.42%	4.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	4.00%	4.74%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%
Retiree Medical And Other Postretirement 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	4.42%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate	4.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets	8.00%

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
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%

Retirement Benefits - Changes in Fair Value Measurements of Level 3 Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Private Equity Partnerships [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	$ 818	$ 848
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(105)	(38)
Relating to assets sold during the period	115	158
Purchases	145	148
Sales	(251)	(298)
Ending balance at December 31	722	818
Private Equity Partnerships [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	818	848
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	(105)	(38)
Relating to assets sold during the period	115	158
Purchases	145	148
Sales	(251)	(298)
Ending balance at December 31	722	818
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	2	2
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	0
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Ending balance at December 31	2	2
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Beginning balance at December 31	2	2
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date	0	0
Relating to assets sold during the period	0	0
Purchases	0	0
Sales	0	0
Ending balance at December 31	$ 2	$ 2

Retirement Benefits - Fair Values of Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets by Asset Category (Detail) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 253	$ 244
Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	23	2
Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230	242
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	253	244
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	23	2
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230	242
Money Market Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	2
Money Market Funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	2
Money Market Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	2
Money Market Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	4	2
Mutual Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230	242
Mutual Funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230	242
Mutual Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230	242
Mutual Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	230	$ 242
Mutual Funds Institutional Class [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19
Mutual Funds Institutional Class [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19
Mutual Funds Institutional Class [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	19
Mutual Funds Institutional Class [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$ 19

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	5.21%	5.25%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.56%	4.55%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2024	2023
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Pension Plans, Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits [Line Items]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year	521.00%	525.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	456.00%	455.00%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2024	2023

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of One Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact on 2015 service and interest cost, 1% Increase	$ 3,000,000
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015, 1% Increase	61,000,000
Impact on 2015 service and interest cost, 1% Decrease	(3,000,000)
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015, 1% Decrease	(60,000,000)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact on 2015 service and interest cost, 1% Increase	3,000,000
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015, 1% Increase	61,000,000
Impact on 2015 service and interest cost, 1% Decrease	(3)
Impact on other postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 2015, 1% Decrease	$ (60)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	$ (4,559)	$ (2,032)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(57)	(2,687)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(116)	160
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(173)	(2,527)	$ 948
Ending Balance, net of tax	(4,732)	(4,559)	(2,032)
AOCI tax, attributable to parent [Roll Forward]
Balance, tax	(880)	(1,210)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, tax	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), tax		330
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax		330	(538)
Balance, tax	(880)	(880)	(1,210)
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(4,559)	(2,032)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(57)	(2,687)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(116)	160
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(173)	(2,527)	948
Ending Balance, net of tax	(4,732)	(4,559)	(2,032)
Pension and Retiree Medical Liability [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(3,683)	(887)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(51)	(2,633)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(108)	(163)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(159)	(2,796)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(3,842)	(3,683)	(887)
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(3,683)	(887)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(51)	(2,633)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(108)	(163)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(159)	(2,796)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(3,842)	(3,683)	(887)
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	9	67
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax		(54)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(4)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(58)
Ending Balance, net of tax		9	67
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	9	67
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax		(54)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(4)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(58)
Ending Balance, net of tax		9	67
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(5)	(2)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	(3)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5)	(3)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(10)	(5)	(2)
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(5)	(2)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(6)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	(3)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5)	(3)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(10)	(5)	(2)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(4,656)	(2,140)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(58)	(2,673)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(117)	157
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(175)	(2,516)	948
Ending Balance, net of tax	(4,831)	(4,656)	(2,140)
AOCI tax, attributable to parent [Roll Forward]
Balance, tax	(991)	(1,319)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, tax	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), tax		328
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax		328	(538)
Balance, tax	(991)	(991)	(1,319)
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(4,656)	(2,140)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(58)	(2,673)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(117)	157
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(175)	(2,516)	948
Ending Balance, net of tax	(4,831)	(4,656)	(2,140)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Pension and Retiree Medical Liability [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(3,671)	(887)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(51)	(2,621)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(109)	(163)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(160)	(2,784)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(3,831)	(3,671)	(887)
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(3,671)	(887)
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(51)	(2,621)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(109)	(163)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(160)	(2,784)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(3,831)	(3,671)	(887)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	9	65
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax		(52)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(4)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(56)
Ending Balance, net of tax		9	65
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	9	65
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax		(52)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(4)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(9)	(56)
Ending Balance, net of tax		9	65
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments [Member]
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(3)	1
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(7)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	(4)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(6)	(4)
Ending Balance, net of tax	(9)	(3)	1
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, net of tax	(3)	1
Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax	(7)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	(4)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(6)	(4)
Ending Balance, net of tax	$ (9)	$ (3)	$ 1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		$ 330
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (116)	160
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reversal of non-cash tax provision		328
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(117)	157
Prior Service Cost
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(212)	(202)
Prior Service Cost \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(212)	(202)
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	104	39
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	103	39
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(9)	(4)
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(9)	(4)
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	1	(3)
Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1	$ (4)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	$ 330
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Non-cash tax provision on sale of fuel hedging contracts	328
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 - Long-term Purchase Commitments (Detail) - Payments for Aircraft Commitments and Certain Engines [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2016	$ 4,505
2017	4,591
2018	2,916
2019	3,156
2020	2,793
2021 and Thereafter	4,537
Total	22,498
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
2016	4,505
2017	4,591
2018	2,916
2019	3,156
2020	2,793
2021 and Thereafter	4,537
Total	$ 22,498

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 Lawsuits	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) Aircraft shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2015	Dec. 09, 2013 USD ($) shares
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft operating under operating leases \| Aircraft		438
Operating leases, rent expense		$ 2,800,000,000	$ 2,800,000,000	$ 1,700,000,000
Number of aircraft owned through financing under EETC \| Aircraft		263
Number of aircraft operating leased under trusts \| Aircraft		138
Disputed claims reserve						$ 755,000,000
Number of putative class action lawsuits \| Lawsuits	100
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Percentage of reimbursement under variable costs		100.00%
Airbus A320 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		25
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2017 \| Aircraft		20
Boeing 787 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		8
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2017 \| Aircraft		13
Boeing 737-800 Aircraft [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		15
Boeing 737 MAX Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2017 \| Aircraft		3
Boeing 777-300 ER [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		2
Common Stock [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance \| shares		25.3	26.8			30.4
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft operating under operating leases \| Aircraft		427
Operating leases, rent expense		$ 2,700,000,000	$ 2,800,000,000	$ 1,700,000,000
Number of aircraft owned through financing under EETC \| Aircraft		263
Number of aircraft operating leased under trusts \| Aircraft		138
Disputed claims reserve						$ 755,000,000
Number of putative class action lawsuits \| Lawsuits	100
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Airbus A320 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		25
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2017 \| Aircraft		20
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 787 Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		8
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2017 \| Aircraft		13
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 737-800 Aircraft [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		15
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 737 MAX Family [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2017 \| Aircraft		3
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Boeing 777-300 ER [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircrafts for which financing commitment not available in 2016 \| Aircraft		2
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Common Stock [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance \| shares		25.3	26.8			30.4
Non-Pension, Post-Employee Benefits (OPEB) Matter [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Potential loss		$ 212,000,000
Non-Pension, Post-Employee Benefits (OPEB) Matter [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Potential loss		$ 212,000,000
Minimum [Member] \| Air Transportation Equipment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, remaining term of contract		1 month
Minimum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Air Transportation Equipment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, remaining term of contract		1 month
Maximum [Member] \| Air Transportation Equipment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, remaining term of contract		12 years
Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Air Transportation Equipment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lessee leasing arrangements, operating leases, remaining term of contract		12 years
Loss from Catastrophes [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Loss contingency, accrual		$ 974,000,000
Loss contingency, receivable		974,000,000
Loss from Catastrophes [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Loss contingency, accrual		974,000,000
Loss contingency, receivable		974,000,000
Revenue Bonds [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Operating leases future minimum payments due leased under trusts		1,800,000,000
Operating lease future payments to repurchase bonds		617,000,000
Revenue Bonds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Operating leases future minimum payments due leased under trusts		1,800,000,000
Operating lease future payments to repurchase bonds		617,000,000
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
EETC Carrying Value		8,700,000,000
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
EETC Carrying Value		8,700,000,000
Secured Debt [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage				10.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		1,100,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage	8.50%				2.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 750,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		5.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		6.125%
Secured Debt [Member] \| Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		4.625%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage				10.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage	8.50%				2.00%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Senior Notes, 5.50, Due in 2019 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 750,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		5.50%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		6.125%
Secured Debt [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Senior Notes, 4.625, Due in 2020 [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 500,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage		4.625%
Secured Debt, Tax Exempt [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted		$ 8,600,000,000

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Detail) pure in Millions, $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Facility Construction or Improvement Contracts [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	$ 211
2017	2
Total	213
Facility Construction or Improvement Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	211
2017	2
Total	213
Information Technology Contracts [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	160
2017	136
2018	107
2019	88
2020	6
Total	497
Information Technology Contracts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	160
2017	136
2018	107
2019	88
2020	6
Total	497
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	1,672
2017	1,553
2018	1,249
2019	1,075
2020	881
2021 and Thereafter	$ 2,393
Total	8,823
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	$ 1,672
2017	1,553
2018	1,249
2019	1,075
2020	881
2021 and Thereafter	2,393
Total	$ 8,823

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Obligations Related to Aircraft to Be Leased [Member] $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	$ 469
2017	414
2018	334
2019	292
2020	235
2021 and Thereafter	704
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
2016	469
2017	414
2018	334
2019	292
2020	235
2021 and Thereafter	$ 704

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2016	$ 2,198
2017	2,078
2018	1,829
2019	1,643
2020	1,493
2021 and Thereafter	4,704
Total	13,945
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2016	2,187
2017	2,069
2018	1,824
2019	1,642
2020	1,493
2021 and Thereafter	4,704
Total	$ 13,919

Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	$ 63	$ 5,495	$ 864
Acquisition of US Airways Group, net			4,386
Capital lease obligations	5	747
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	873	814	713
Income taxes paid	20	7	12
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations	63	5,131	833
Acquisition of US Airways Group, net			5,231
Capital lease obligations	5	747
Supplemental information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	787	780	712
Income taxes paid	$ 19	$ 4	$ 7

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures - Operating Revenues by Geographic Region (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	$ 40,990	$ 42,650	$ 26,743
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	41,084	42,763	26,701
DOT Domestic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	28,761	28,568	15,376
DOT Domestic [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	28,855	28,671	15,392
DOT Latin America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	5,539	6,964	6,288
DOT Latin America [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	5,539	6,974	6,267
DOT Atlantic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	5,146	5,652	3,756
DOT Atlantic [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	5,146	5,652	3,720
DOT Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	1,544	1,466	1,323
DOT Pacific [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total consolidated revenues	$ 1,544	$ 1,466	$ 1,322

Share Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock split, conversion ratio	1
Fair value of outstanding awards	$ 141,000,000
Total stock-based compensation costs			$ 274,000,000	$ 381,000,000	$ 92,000,000
Common stock shares withheld or sold related to tax obligations \| shares			7,000,000
Payment of certain tax withholding obligations associated with employee equity awards			$ 306,000,000
Unrecognized compensation costs for stock options			0
Special Item, Net [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation costs			198,000,000	224,000,000	42,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation costs			$ 274,000,000	381,000,000	84,000,000
Common stock shares withheld or sold related to tax obligations \| shares			7,000,000
Payment of certain tax withholding obligations associated with employee equity awards			$ 306,000,000
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| Special Item, Net [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation costs			$ 198,000,000	224,000,000	44,000,000
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
Stock options granted \| shares			0
Total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised			$ 102,000,000	105,000,000
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period			3 years
Stock options granted \| shares			0
Total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised			$ 102,000,000	105,000,000
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of contractual expiration period for stock-based awards			10 years
Total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised		$ 1,000,000
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of contractual expiration period for stock-based awards			10 years
Total intrinsic value of stock options and SARs exercised		1,000,000
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of contractual expiration period for stock-based awards			7 years
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of contractual expiration period for stock-based awards			7 years
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested			$ 31,000,000	42,000,000
Weighted average fair value per share of outstanding awards (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 35.76
Liability for cash-settled awards			$ 31,000,000
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation costs			1,000,000
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested		1,000,000
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation costs			1,000,000
CRSU [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested			10,000,000	12,000,000
CRSU [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested			10,000,000	12,000,000
Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs) [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested			$ 31,000,000	42,000,000
Weighted average fair value per share of outstanding awards (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 35.76
Liability for cash-settled awards			$ 31,000,000
Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs) [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested		$ 1,000,000
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Directors compensation target			1,000,000,000
Total unrecognized compensation costs			$ 117,000,000
Cost expected to be recognized over a weighted average period			1 year
Total fair value of RSUs vested			$ 750,000,000	154,000,000	31,000,000
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Directors compensation target			1,000,000,000
Total unrecognized compensation costs			$ 117,000,000
Cost expected to be recognized over a weighted average period			1 year
Total fair value of RSUs vested			$ 750,000,000	$ 154,000,000	31,000,000
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| CRSU [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested					1,000,000
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| CRSU [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total cash paid for cash-settled awards exercised or vested					$ 1,000,000
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Company Emerges from Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			50.00%
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Company Emerges from Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			50.00%
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| One Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			25.00%
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| One Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			25.00%
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Two Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			25.00%
2013 Plan, Merger Equity Grants [Member] \| Two Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage			25.00%
2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] \| Company Emerges from Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	33.333%
2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] \| Company Emerges from Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	33.333%
2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] \| One Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	33.333%
2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] \| One Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	33.333%
2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] \| Two Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	33.333%
2013 Equity Plan, Alignment Awards [Member] \| Two Year Anniversary of Bankruptcy [Member] \| Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	33.333%
AAG Incentive Award Plan 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares available for grant under 2013 Plan \| shares		40,000,000			40,000,000

Share Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock-Settled RSU Award Activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Awards [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Beginning Balance (in shares)	21,342	23,879
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	2,213	3,467	22,101
Number of Shares, Assumed from acquisition (in shares)			3,164
Number of Shares, Vested and released (in shares)	(17,163)	(4,193)	(1,386)
Number of Shares, Forfeited (in shares)	(785)	(1,811)
Number of Shares, Ending balance (in shares)	5,607	21,342	23,879
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 26.43	$ 24.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share)	46.62	37.07	$ 24.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Assumed from acquisition (in dollars per share)			22,550
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested and released (in dollars per share)	25.20	23.84	24.58
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	27.12	25.10
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 38.08	$ 26.43	$ 24.33
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of Shares, Beginning Balance (in shares)	21,342	23,879
Number of Shares, Granted (in shares)	2,213	3,467	22,101
Number of Shares, Assumed from acquisition (in shares)			3,164
Number of Shares, Vested and released (in shares)	(17,163)	(4,193)	(1,386)
Number of Shares, Forfeited (in shares)	(785)	(1,811)
Number of Shares, Ending balance (in shares)	5,607	21,342	23,879
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 26.43	$ 24.33
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in dollars per share)	46.62	37.07	$ 24.60
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Assumed from acquisition (in dollars per share)			22.55
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested and released (in dollars per share)	25.20	23.84	24.58
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	27.12	25.10
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 38.08	$ 26.43	$ 24.33

Share Based Compensation - Stock Option and Stock-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans (Detail) - Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	11,200	7,007	11,158
Stock Options and SARS, Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Exercised (in shares)	(42)	(2,985)	(4,109)
Stock Options and SARS, Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Expired (in shares)		(9)	(42)
Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	11,158	4,013	7,007
Stock Options and SARS, Vested or expected to vest (in shares)		4,013
Stock Options and SARS, Exercisable (in shares)		3,996
Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 12.84	$ 13.90	$ 12.84
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	14.42	12.09	10.74
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired (in dollars per share)		45.75	41.73
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 12.84	15.17	$ 13.90
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)		15.17
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)		$ 15.17
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		1 year 10 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		$ 111
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		111
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		$ 110
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	11,200	7,007	11,158
Stock Options and SARS, Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Exercised (in shares)	(42)	(2,985)	(4,109)
Stock Options and SARS, Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and SARS, Expired (in shares)		(9)	(42)
Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	11,158	4,013	7,007
Stock Options and SARS, Vested or expected to vest (in shares)		4,013
Stock Options and SARS, Exercisable (in shares)		3,996
Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 12.84	$ 13.90	$ 12.84
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	14.42	12.09	10.74
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired (in dollars per share)		45.75	41.73
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 12.84	15.17	$ 13.90
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)		15.17
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)		$ 15.17
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		1 year 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		1 year 10 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		$ 111
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		111
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		$ 110

Share Based Compensation - Cash-Settled SAR Award Activity for All Plans (Detail) - Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights (CSARs) [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	2,888	1,611	2,865
Stock Options and CSARs, Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercised (in shares)	(23)	(760)	(1,254)
Stock Options and CSARs, Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Expired (in shares)	0	0	0
Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	2,865	851	1,611
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 6.25	$ 6.33	$ 6.26
Stock Options and CSARs, Vested or expected to vest (in shares)		851
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per share)	0	$ 0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercisable (in shares)		851
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	5.10	$ 6.31	6.18
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 6.26	6.35	$ 6.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)		6.35
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)		$ 6.35
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		1 year 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		1 year 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		1 year 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		$ 31
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		31
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		$ 31
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	2,888	1,611	2,865
Stock Options and CSARs, Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercised (in shares)	(23)	(760)	(1,254)
Stock Options and CSARs, Forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Expired (in shares)	0	0	0
Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	2,865	851	1,611
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 6.25	$ 6.33	$ 6.26
Stock Options and CSARs, Vested or expected to vest (in shares)		851
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted (in dollars per share)	0	$ 0	0
Stock Options and CSARs, Exercisable (in shares)		851
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	5.10	$ 6.31	6.18
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired (in dollars per share)	0	0	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 6.26	6.35	$ 6.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)		6.35
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)		$ 6.35
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Ending Balance		1 year 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Vested or expected to vest		1 year 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable		1 year 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending balance		$ 31
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested or expected to vest		31
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable		$ 31

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - Components of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Allowance for Obsolescence of Inventories [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 673	$ 547	$ 546
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	50	142	24
Write-offs (net of recoveries)	(4)	(4)	(23)
Sales, retirements and transfers	9	(12)
Balance at end of year	728	673	547
Allowance for Obsolescence of Inventories [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	638	504	607
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	42	135	22
Write-offs (net of recoveries)		(2)	(125)
Sales, retirements and transfers	9	1
Balance at end of year	689	638	504
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	17	41	44
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	46	6	3
Write-offs (net of recoveries)	(22)	(30)	(6)
Balance at end of year	41	17	41
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	14	40	49
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts	45	3	2
Write-offs (net of recoveries)	(22)	(29)	(11)
Balance at end of year	37	14	40
Reserves for Environmental Remediation Costs [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	10	11	13
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts			2
Payments	(1)	(1)	(1)
Write-offs (net of recoveries)			(3)
Balance at end of year	9	10	11
Reserves for Environmental Remediation Costs [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	10	11	13
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts			2
Payments	(1)	(1)	(1)
Write-offs (net of recoveries)			(3)
Balance at end of year	$ 9	$ 10	$ 11

Quarterly Financial Data - Summarized Financial Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	$ 9,630	$ 10,706	$ 10,827	$ 9,827	$ 10,160	$ 11,139	$ 11,355	$ 9,995	$ 40,990	$ 42,650	$ 26,743
Operating expenses	8,562	8,707	8,906	8,611	9,300	9,879	9,956	9,265	34,786	38,401	25,344
Operating income	1,068	1,999	1,921	1,216	860	1,260	1,399	730	6,204	4,249	1,399
Net income	$ 3,281	$ 1,693	$ 1,704	$ 932	$ 597	$ 942	$ 864	$ 480	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 5.24	$ 2.56	$ 2.47	$ 1.34	$ 0.84	$ 1.31	$ 1.20	$ 0.66	$ 11.39	$ 4.02	$ (6.54)
Diluted	$ 5.09	$ 2.49	$ 2.41	$ 1.30	$ 0.82	$ 1.28	$ 1.17	$ 0.65	$ 11.07	$ 3.93	$ (6.54)
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic	626,559	661,869	688,727	696,415	706,185	719,067	720,600	723,971	668,393	717,456	280,213
Diluted	644,140	680,739	707,611	716,930	724,767	735,196	734,767	741,335	687,355	734,016	280,213
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	$ 9,660	$ 10,733	$ 10,849	$ 9,842	$ 10,197	$ 11,169	$ 11,382	$ 10,015	$ 41,084	$ 42,763	$ 26,701
Operating expenses	8,596	8,730	8,928	8,641	9,357	9,905	9,986	9,249	34,895	38,497	25,341
Operating income	1,064	2,003	1,921	1,201	840	1,264	1,396	766	6,189	4,266	1,360
Net income	$ 4,397	$ 1,450	$ 1,465	$ 808	$ 597	$ 954	$ 870	$ 527	$ 8,120	$ 2,948	$ (1,717)

Quarterly Financial Data - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special items, net	$ 2,000	$ 507	$ 1,051	$ 800	$ 559
Non-cash tax benefits	3,000
Integration related costs	450		1,000	810	443
Nonoperating special items, net	(592)
Merger integration expenses		280		7
Bankruptcy settlement obligations		116		116
Asset impairments charges		70
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special items, net	2,500	495	1,051	783	559
Non-cash tax benefits	3,500
Integration related costs	447		$ 1,000	807	$ 443
Nonoperating special items, net	$ (592)
Merger integration expenses		284
Bankruptcy settlement obligations		116		$ 116
Asset impairments charges		$ 70

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger									$ 29,037	$ 30,802	$ 20,218
Regional passenger									6,475	6,322	3,131
Cargo									760	875	685
Other									4,718	4,651	2,709
Total operating revenues	$ 9,630	$ 10,706	$ 10,827	$ 9,827	$ 10,160	$ 11,139	$ 11,355	$ 9,995	40,990	42,650	26,743
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									6,226	10,592	7,839
Salaries, wages and benefits									9,524	8,508	5,460
Regional expenses									5,983	6,516	3,326
Maintenance, materials and repairs									1,889	2,051	1,260
Other rent and landing fees									1,731	1,727	1,152
Aircraft rent									1,250	1,250	768
Selling expenses									1,394	1,544	1,158
Depreciation and amortization									1,364	1,295	853
Special items, net	2,000				507				1,051	800	559
Other									4,374	4,118	2,969
Total operating expenses	8,562	8,707	8,906	8,611	9,300	9,879	9,956	9,265	34,786	38,401	25,344
Operating income (loss)	1,068	1,999	1,921	1,216	860	1,260	1,399	730	6,204	4,249	1,399
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									39	31	20
Interest expense, net									(880)	(887)	(856)
Other, net									(747)	(181)	(88)
Total nonoperating expense, net									(1,588)	(1,037)	(924)
Income (loss) before income taxes									4,616	3,212	(2,180)
Income tax provision (benefit)									(2,994)	330	(346)
Net income (loss)	3,281	1,693	1,704	932	597	942	864	480	7,610	2,882	(1,834)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger									29,037	30,802	20,218
Regional passenger									6,475	6,322	3,131
Cargo									760	875	685
Other									4,812	4,764	2,667
Total operating revenues	9,660	10,733	10,849	9,842	10,197	11,169	11,382	10,015	41,084	42,763	26,701
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									6,226	10,592	7,839
Salaries, wages and benefits									9,514	8,499	5,452
Regional expenses									6,098	6,564	3,293
Maintenance, materials and repairs									1,889	2,051	1,260
Other rent and landing fees									1,731	1,727	1,152
Aircraft rent									1,250	1,250	768
Selling expenses									1,394	1,544	1,158
Depreciation and amortization									1,364	1,301	853
Special items, net	2,500				495				1,051	783	559
Other									4,378	4,186	3,007
Total operating expenses	8,596	8,730	8,928	8,641	9,357	9,905	9,986	9,249	34,895	38,497	25,341
Operating income (loss)	1,064	2,003	1,921	1,201	840	1,264	1,396	766	6,189	4,266	1,360
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									49	32	20
Interest expense, net									(796)	(847)	(727)
Other, net									(774)	(183)	(84)
Total nonoperating expense, net									(1,521)	(998)	(791)
Income (loss) before income taxes									4,668	3,268	(2,071)
Income tax provision (benefit)									(3,452)	320	(354)
Net income (loss)	$ 4,397	$ 1,450	$ 1,465	$ 808	$ 597	$ 954	$ 870	$ 527	8,120	2,948	$ (1,717)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Operating expenses:
Special items, net										18
Other									4	6
Total operating expenses									4	24
Operating income (loss)									(4)	(24)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									6	9
Interest expense, net									(99)	(51)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									7,624	3,008
Other, net									22	(53)
Total nonoperating expense, net									7,553	2,913
Income (loss) before income taxes									7,549	2,889
Income tax provision (benefit)									(61)	7
Net income (loss)									7,610	2,882
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating revenues:
Mainline passenger									29,037	30,802
Regional passenger									6,475	6,322
Cargo									760	875
Other									4,812	4,764
Total operating revenues									41,084	42,763
Operating expenses:
Aircraft fuel and related taxes									6,226	10,592
Salaries, wages and benefits									9,514	8,499
Regional expenses									6,098	6,564
Maintenance, materials and repairs									1,889	2,051
Other rent and landing fees									1,731	1,727
Aircraft rent									1,250	1,250
Selling expenses									1,394	1,544
Depreciation and amortization									1,364	1,301
Special items, net									1,051	783
Other									4,378	4,186
Total operating expenses									34,895	38,497
Operating income (loss)									6,189	4,266
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									49	32
Interest expense, net									(796)	(847)
Other, net									(774)	(183)
Total nonoperating expense, net									(1,521)	(998)
Income (loss) before income taxes									4,668	3,268
Income tax provision (benefit)									(3,452)	320
Net income (loss)									8,120	2,948
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Operating revenues:
Other									2,742	3,278
Total operating revenues									2,742	3,278
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits									783	782
Maintenance, materials and repairs									304	352
Other rent and landing fees									44	32
Aircraft rent									151	94
Depreciation and amortization									44	40
Special items, net									7	18
Other									1,390	1,951
Total operating expenses									2,723	3,269
Operating income (loss)									19	9
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									9	2
Interest expense, net									(10)	(1)
Other, net									1	2
Total nonoperating expense, net										3
Income (loss) before income taxes									19	12
Income tax provision (benefit)									(23)	16
Net income (loss)									42	(4)
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Operating revenues:
Other									(2,836)	(3,391)
Total operating revenues									(2,836)	(3,391)
Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits									(773)	(773)
Regional expenses									(115)	(48)
Maintenance, materials and repairs									(304)	(352)
Other rent and landing fees									(44)	(32)
Aircraft rent									(151)	(94)
Depreciation and amortization									(44)	(46)
Special items, net									(7)	(19)
Other									(1,398)	(2,025)
Total operating expenses									(2,836)	(3,389)
Operating income (loss)										(2)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Interest income									(25)	(12)
Interest expense, net									25	12
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries									(7,624)	(3,008)
Other, net									4	53
Total nonoperating expense, net									(7,620)	(2,955)
Income (loss) before income taxes									(7,620)	(2,957)
Income tax provision (benefit)									542	(13)
Net income (loss)									$ (8,162)	$ (2,944)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 3,281	$ 1,693	$ 1,704	$ 932	$ 597	$ 942	$ 864	$ 480	$ 7,610	$ 2,882	$ (1,834)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost									(108)	(163)	(142)
Current year change									(51)	(2,633)	1,577
Current year change									(51)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value										(54)	18
Reclassification into earnings									(9)	(4)	34
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(5)	(3)	(1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(5)	(3)	(1)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)										330	(538)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(173)	(2,527)	948
Total comprehensive income (loss)									7,437	355	(886)
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)	$ 4,397	$ 1,450	$ 1,465	$ 808	$ 597	$ 954	$ 870	$ 527	8,120	2,948	(1,717)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Current year change									(51)	(2,621)	1,577
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value										(52)	18
Reclassification into earnings									(9)	(4)	34
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(6)	(4)	(1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(6)	(4)	(1)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)										328	(538)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(175)	(2,516)	948
Total comprehensive income (loss)									7,945	432	$ (769)
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									7,610	2,882
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value										(2)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value										1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value										1
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)										2
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax										1
Total comprehensive income (loss)									7,610	2,883
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									8,120	2,948
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost									(109)	(163)
Current year change										(2,621)
Current year change									(51)
Derivative financial instruments:
Change in fair value										(52)
Reclassification into earnings									(9)	(4)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(6)	(4)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									(6)	(4)
Reversal of non-cash tax provision (benefit)										328
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(175)	(2,516)
Total comprehensive income (loss)									7,945	432
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									42	(4)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Current year change										(12)
Current year change									1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									1	(12)
Total comprehensive income (loss)									43	(16)
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss)									(8,162)	(2,944)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost									1
Current year change									(1)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net change in value									1
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									1
Total comprehensive income (loss)									$ (8,161)	$ (2,944)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets
Cash	$ 390	$ 994	$ 1,140	$ 480
Short-term investments	5,864	6,309
Restricted cash and short-term investments	695	774
Accounts receivable, net	1,425	1,771
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	863	1,004
Prepaid expenses and other	748	898
Total current assets	9,985	11,750
Operating property and equipment	27,510	23,084
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,249	2,240
Deferred tax asset	2,477
Other assets	2,103	2,060
Total other assets	10,920	8,391
Total assets	48,415	43,225
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	2,231	1,677
Accounts payable	1,563	1,377
Air traffic liability	3,747	4,252
Loyalty program liability	2,525	2,807
Other accrued liabilities	3,539	3,291
Total current liabilities	13,605	13,404
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	18,330	16,043
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,450	7,562
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	193	325
Other liabilities	3,202	3,870
Total noncurrent liabilities	29,175	27,800
Stockholders' equity
Common stock	6	7
Additional paid-in capital	11,591	15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,732)	(4,559)	(2,032)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(1,230)	(8,562)
Total stockholders' equity	5,635	2,021	(2,731)	(7,987)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	48,415	43,225
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Current assets
Cash	364	984	1,132	474
Short-term investments	5,862	6,306
Restricted cash and short-term investments	695	774
Accounts receivable, net	1,420	1,769
Receivables from related parties, net	1,981
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	796	919
Prepaid expenses and other	740	885
Total current assets	11,858	11,637
Operating property and equipment	27,236	22,805
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,249	2,240
Deferred tax asset	2,932
Other assets	2,073	2,014
Total other assets	11,345	8,345
Total assets	50,439	42,787
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	2,234	1,678
Accounts payable	1,517	1,316
Payables to related parties, net		1,703
Air traffic liability	3,747	4,252
Loyalty program liability	2,525	2,807
Total current liabilities	13,377	14,895
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	16,592	14,804
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,410	7,522
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	193	325
Total noncurrent liabilities	27,364	26,486
Stockholders' equity
Additional paid-in capital	16,521	16,174
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,831)	(4,656)	(2,140)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(1,992)	(10,112)
Total stockholders' equity	9,698	1,406	(4,398)	$ (9,962)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	50,439	42,787
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Current assets
Cash	19	3	2
Accounts receivable, net	1
Receivables from related parties, net		2,050
Prepaid expenses and other		154
Total current assets	20	2,207
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries	9,433	1,849
Deferred tax asset	40
Other assets	13	53
Total other assets	9,486	1,902
Total assets	9,506	4,109
Current liabilities
Payables to related parties, net	2,031	634
Other accrued liabilities	69	17
Total current liabilities	2,100	651
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	1,771	1,282
Other liabilities		155
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,771	1,437
Stockholders' equity
Common stock	6	7
Additional paid-in capital	11,591	15,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,732)	(4,559)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(1,230)	(8,562)
Total stockholders' equity	5,635	2,021
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	9,506	4,109
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Current assets
Cash	364	984	1,132
Short-term investments	5,862	6,306
Restricted cash and short-term investments	695	774
Accounts receivable, net	1,420	1,769
Receivables from related parties, net	1,981
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	796	919
Prepaid expenses and other	740	885
Total current assets	11,858	11,637
Operating property and equipment	27,236	22,805
Other assets
Goodwill	4,091	4,091
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,249	2,240
Deferred tax asset	2,932
Other assets	2,073	2,014
Total other assets	11,345	8,345
Total assets	50,439	42,787
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	2,234	1,678
Accounts payable	1,517	1,316
Payables to related parties, net		1,703
Air traffic liability	3,747	4,252
Loyalty program liability	2,525	2,807
Other accrued liabilities	3,354	3,139
Total current liabilities	13,377	14,895
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	16,592	14,804
Pension and postretirement benefits	7,410	7,522
Bankruptcy settlement obligations	193	325
Other liabilities	3,169	3,835
Total noncurrent liabilities	27,364	26,486
Stockholders' equity
Additional paid-in capital	16,521	16,174
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(4,831)	(4,656)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(1,992)	(10,112)
Total stockholders' equity	9,698	1,406
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	50,439	42,787
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current assets
Cash	7	7	$ 6
Short-term investments	2	3
Accounts receivable, net	18	15
Receivables from related parties, net	66	526
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	67	85
Prepaid expenses and other	8	15
Total current assets	168	651
Operating property and equipment	274	279
Other assets
Deferred tax asset	62
Other assets	36	38
Total other assets	98	38
Total assets	540	968
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	62	61
Payables to related parties, net		239
Other accrued liabilities	115	138
Total current liabilities	177	438
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities		1
Pension and postretirement benefits	40	40
Other liabilities	53	291
Total noncurrent liabilities	93	332
Stockholders' equity
Additional paid-in capital	198	199
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(11)	(12)
Retained earnings (deficit)	83	11
Total stockholders' equity	270	198
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	540	968
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
Current assets
Accounts receivable, net	(14)	(13)
Receivables from related parties, net	(2,047)	(2,576)
Prepaid expenses and other		(156)
Total current assets	(2,061)	(2,745)
Other assets
Investments in subsidiaries	(9,433)	(1,849)
Deferred tax asset	(557)
Other assets	(19)	(45)
Total other assets	(10,009)	(1,894)
Total assets	(12,070)	(4,639)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	(3)	(1)
Accounts payable	(16)
Payables to related parties, net	(2,031)	(2,576)
Other accrued liabilities	1	(3)
Total current liabilities	(2,049)	(2,580)
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	(33)	(44)
Other liabilities	(20)	(411)
Total noncurrent liabilities	(53)	(455)
Stockholders' equity
Additional paid-in capital	(16,719)	(16,373)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	4,842	4,668
Retained earnings (deficit)	1,909	10,101
Total stockholders' equity	(9,968)	(1,604)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (12,070)	$ (4,639)

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries - Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 6,249	$ 3,080	$ 675
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(6,151)	(5,311)	(3,114)
Purchases of short-term investments	(8,126)	(5,380)	(3,342)
Sales of short-term investments	8,517	7,179	2,161
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	79	261	147
Net proceeds from slot transaction		307
Proceeds from sale of an investment	52
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	35	33	128
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(5,594)	(2,911)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,153)	(3,132)	(2,926)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	5,009	3,302	5,134
Deferred financing costs	(87)	(106)	(120)
Sale-leaseback transactions	43	811	1,700
Exercise of stock options		10
Treasury stock repurchases	(3,846)	(1,062)
Dividend payments	(278)	(144)
Other financing activities	53	6	11
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,259)	(315)	3,799
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(604)	(146)	660
Cash at beginning of year	994	1,140	480
Cash at end of year	390	994	1,140
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,587	2,578	627
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(6,075)	(5,256)	(3,099)
Purchases of short-term investments	(8,126)	(5,380)	(3,342)
Sales of short-term investments	8,517	7,179	2,159
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	79	261	147
Net proceeds from slot transaction		307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	26	20	115
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,153)	(2,955)	(2,925)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	4,509	2,552	5,134
Deferred financing costs	(80)	(95)	(120)
Sale-leaseback transactions	43	811	1,700
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		(176)	53
Other financing activities	53	6	9
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,372	143	3,851
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(620)	(148)	658
Cash at beginning of year	984	1,132	474
Cash at end of year	364	984	1,132
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,595	458
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of an investment	52
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	52
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	500	750
Deferred financing costs	(7)	(11)
Exercise of stock options		10
Treasury stock repurchases	(3,846)	(1,062)
Dividend payments	(278)	(144)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(3,631)	(457)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	16	1
Cash at beginning of year	3	2
Cash at end of year	19	3	2
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,587	2,578
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(6,075)	(5,256)
Purchases of short-term investments	(8,126)	(5,380)
Sales of short-term investments	8,517	7,179
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	79	261
Net proceeds from slot transaction		307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	26	20
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(5,579)	(2,869)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(2,153)	(2,955)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	4,509	2,552
Deferred financing costs	(80)	(95)
Sale-leaseback transactions	43	811
Funds transferred to affiliates, net		(176)
Other financing activities	53	6
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	2,372	143
Net increase (decrease) in cash	(620)	(148)
Cash at beginning of year	984	1,132
Cash at end of year	364	984	1,132
Reportable Legal Entities [Member] \| Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	67	44
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	(76)	(55)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	9	13
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(67)	(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	7	6
Cash at end of year	$ 7	7	$ 6
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]
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) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($) Aircraft Debt_Instruments	Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($) Aircraft $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015 $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2015 $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015 $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2015 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2014 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015 $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2014 $ / shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock dividends per share declared (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.40	$ 0.20
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock dividends per share declared (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares		$ 0.10
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Installment Three [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends payable, record date		Feb. 10, 2016
Dividends payable, declaration date		Jan. 31, 2016
Dividends payable, payable date		Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| 2016-1 EETC [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of debt instruments issued	3
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,100	$ 1,100
Number of aircraft financed by debt issuance \| Aircraft	22	22
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| 2016-1 EETC [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of debt instruments issued \| Debt_Instruments	3
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 1,100	$ 1,100
Number of aircraft financed by debt issuance \| Aircraft	22	22
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Series 2016-1 Class AA [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 584	$ 584
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	3.575%	3.575%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2028-01
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Series 2016-1 Class AA [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 584	$ 584
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	3.575%	3.575%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2028-01
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Series 2016-1 Class A [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 262	$ 262
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	4.10%	4.10%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2028-01
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Series 2016-1 Class A [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 262	$ 262
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	4.10%	4.10%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2028-01
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Series 2016-1 Class B [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 228	$ 228
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	5.25%	5.25%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2024-01
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member] \| Series 2016-1 Class B [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument principal amount	$ 228	$ 228
Debt instrument, stated interest rate percentage	5.25%	5.25%
Debt instrument, maturity date		2024-01

Transactions with Related Parties - Summary of Net Payables to (Receivables from) Related Parties (Detail) - American Airlines, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net receivables to related parties	$ 1,981
Net payables to related parties		$ (1,703)
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net receivables to related parties	4,489	653
American Airlines Group's Wholly Owned Subsidiaries [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net payables to related parties	$ (2,508)	$ (2,356)

Transactions with Related Parties - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
American Airlines, Inc. [Member] \| American Airlines Group's Wholly Owned Subsidiaries [Member] \| Regional Carrier [Member] \| Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, expense recognized	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 1.0

Earnings (Loss) per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Distributions made to holders	0.7441

Risk Management - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Billions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Principal amount of long-term variable rate debt	$ 7.8
Weighted average effective interest rate on variable rate debt	2.93%
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Principal amount of long-term variable rate debt	$ 7.8
Weighted average effective interest rate on variable rate debt	2.93%

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	$ 5,864	$ 6,309
Restricted cash and short term investments	695	774
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis	6,559	7,083
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		6,306
Restricted cash and short term investments	695	774
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis		7,080
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	2,191	3,927
Corporate Obligations [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		3,927
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,010	954
Money Market Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		951
Government Agency Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1	101
Government Agency Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		101
Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		46
Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		46
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	2,662	1,281
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]
Assets fair value		1,281
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,010	954
Restricted cash and short term investments	695	774
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis	1,705	1,728
Level 1 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		951
Restricted cash and short term investments		774
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis		1,725
Level 1 [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1,010	954
Level 1 [Member] \| Money Market Funds [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		951
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	4,854	5,355
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis	4,854	5,355
Level 2 [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		5,355
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis		5,355
Level 2 [Member] \| Corporate Obligations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	2,191	3,927
Level 2 [Member] \| Corporate Obligations [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		3,927
Level 2 [Member] \| Government Agency Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	1	101
Level 2 [Member] \| Government Agency Investments [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		101
Level 2 [Member] \| Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		46
Level 2 [Member] \| Repurchase Agreements [Member] \| American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value		46
Level 2 [Member] \| Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets fair value	$ 2,662	1,281
Level 2 [Member] \| 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]
Assets fair value		$ 1,281

Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Level 1 to Level 2 transfers amount	$ 0	$ 0
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Level 1 to Level 2 transfers amount	$ 0	$ 0

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust assets	$ 24
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Trust assets	$ 24

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other post-employment benefits, noncurrent liability	$ 17	$ 18
Prior service costs	1	2
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other post-employment benefits, noncurrent liability	17	18
Prior service costs	$ 1	$ 2

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Long-term Purchase Commitments (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Equipment purchase deposits	$ 1,067	$ 1,230
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Equipment purchase deposits	$ 1,067	$ 1,230

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities and Deferred gains and credits	$ 294
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities and Deferred gains and credits	$ 294

Operating Segments and Related Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 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