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Sep. 30, 2011
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Oct. 14, 2011
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| Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN AIRLINES INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000004515 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2011 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 1,000 |
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Passenger | $ 4,816 | $ 4,455 | $ 13,508 | $ 12,565 |
| Regional Affiliates | 735 | 618 | 2,023 | 1,716 |
| Cargo | 176 | 168 | 532 | 492 |
| Other revenues | 644 | 597 | 1,944 | 1,797 |
| Total operating revenues | 6,371 | 5,838 | 18,007 | 16,570 |
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| Aircraft fuel | 2,000 | 1,442 | 5,588 | 4,258 |
| Wages, salaries and benefits | 1,609 | 1,575 | 4,764 | 4,683 |
| Regional payments to AMR Eagle | 664 | 565 | 1,931 | 1,645 |
| Other rentals and landing fees | 327 | 320 | 968 | 956 |
| Maintenance, materials and repairs | 271 | 264 | 781 | 822 |
| Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense | 284 | 257 | 809 | 739 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 232 | 236 | 689 | 696 |
| Aircraft rentals | 167 | 150 | 492 | 430 |
| Food service | 137 | 129 | 390 | 365 |
| Other operating expenses | 670 | 609 | 1,968 | 1,848 |
| Total operating expenses | 6,361 | 5,547 | 18,380 | 16,442 |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 10 | 291 | (373) | 128 |
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| Interest income | 6 | 8 | 20 | 19 |
| Interest expense | (171) | (162) | (502) | (495) |
| Interest capitalized | 11 | 7 | 27 | 23 |
| Related party interest-net | (3) | (4) | (11) | (9) |
| - Miscellaneous-net | (6) | (11) | (29) | (33) |
| Total Other Income (Expenses) | (163) | (162) | (495) | (495) |
| Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | (153) | 129 | (868) | (367) |
| Net Income (Loss) | $ (153) | $ 129 | $ (868) | $ (367) |
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Expense incurred related to the lease of aircraft from outside third parties that are used in the Company's business operations. No definition available.
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Cost of food and beverage catering for passengers. No definition available.
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Regional payments to sister company. No definition available.
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Maintenance costs incurred and directly related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Includes the cost of inspections and repairs, materials and routine maintenance costs for all aircraft and engines. No definition available.
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Revenue from transporting cargo and freight between locations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fuel costs incurred that are directly related to goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest that was capitalized during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of interest expense incurred during the period on a debt or other obligation to a related party. No definition available.
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Income derived from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents the earnings of which reflect the time value of money or transactions in which the payments are for the use or forbearance of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of expenditures for salaries, wages, profit sharing and incentive compensation, and other employee benefits, including equity-based compensation, and pension and other postretirement benefit expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Direct costs incurred at airports in which the entity conducts flight operations. The costs primarily consist of fees paid to the airport authority for takeoff and landing, gate space and facilities, allocations of common space such as security and other terminal costs and fuel storage facilities. No definition available.
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of a transportation carrier's mainline fare revenue recognized in the period from carrying passengers between destinations. No definition available.
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Amount of a transportation carrier's regional affiliates' fare revenue recognized in the period from carrying passengers between destinations. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Expenses recognized in the period that are directly related to the selling and distribution of products or services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date of domestic slots, route authorities, airport operating and gate lease rights and related intangibles. No definition available.
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date of international slots, route authorities, airport operating and gate lease rights and related intangibles. No definition available.
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Other liabilities deferred gains and deferred credits. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of expendable merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies to be used primarily in air transport of passengers and freight. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Property, plant, or equipment held under lease agreements classified as an asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid within one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid more than one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of long-lived depreciable assets not included within other defined categories that are subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization. No definition available.
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Unrestricted cash available for day-to-day operating needs, for an entity that has cash equivalents, but does not aggregate cash equivalents with cash on the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of all asset derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of revenue deferred or cost to provide future services associated with points or miles outstanding and awards that expect to be redeemed through customer loyalty programs and the value of transportation services sold but as yet used by the passenger. Used to reflect the current portion of the liability (within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount, at the balance sheet date, of deposits made to the manufacturer for new flight equipment still under construction. May include capitalized interest. No definition available.
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Amount of payable due to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of long-lived, depreciable flight assets used in the entity's principle business operations, including owned aircraft and on capital lease, as well as capitalized improvements. No definition available.
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The net amount of long-lived, depreciable flight assets owned by the entity and used in the entity's principle business operations, including owned aircraft as well as capitalized improvements. No definition available.
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of capitalized assets classified as property, plant and equipment not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. No definition available.
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The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current cash, cash equivalents and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Includes current cash equivalents and investments that are similarly restricted as to withdrawal, usage or disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments which are intended to be sold in the short term (usually less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) including trading securities, available-for-sale securities, held-to-maturity securities, and other short-term investments not otherwise listed in the existing taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Funds transferred to affiliates, net. No definition available.
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The net cash inflow (outflow) for the net change associated with funds and investments that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. No definition available.
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Payment of cash collateral on spare parts financing. No definition available.
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Proceeds from Issuance of Debt and Sale Lease back Transactions. No definition available.
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Reimbursement from construction reserve account. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount paid (received) by the reporting entity through acquisition or sale and maturities of short-term investments with an original maturity that is three months or less which qualify for treatment as an investing activity based on management's intention and intended by management to be liquidated, if necessary, within the current operating cycle. Includes cash flows from securities classified as trading securities that were acquired for reasons other than sale in the short-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt and payment of capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Boeing agreed to provide primary lease financing to American for the firm NG Aircraft. If American elects to use this lease financing on any firm NG Aircraft, then subject to certain terms and conditions, including the absence of defaults under certain other agreements, BCC Equipment Leasing Corporation (a subsidiary of Boeing) or a third party arranged by Boeing will enter into a lease for such aircraft with American for an initial term of ten years. Each lease will include customary terms and conditions, including covenants regarding maintenance, operation, registration, liens and insurance with respect to the aircraft, as well as defaults relating to payment and performance of lease obligations and certain cross-default arrangements. If American does not elect to lease any firm NG Aircraft using the lease financing provided by Boeing, American may purchase such aircraft using other financing provided by a third party and arranged directly by American. Further, American entered into agreements (the Airbus Agreements) with Airbus S.A.S. (Airbus) on July 20, 2011. Under the Airbus Agreements, American committed to lease 130 Airbus current generation A320 family aircraft (the firm Current Generation Airbus Aircraft) which, subject to certain limitations, may consist of A319, A320 or A321 aircraft, and committed to purchase 130 Airbus A320 family "new engine option" aircraft (the firm NEO Airbus Aircraft), to be equipped with new, more fuel efficient engines. Between 20-35 of the firm Current Generation Airbus Aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in each of the years 2013-2017. Ten firm NEO Airbus Aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2017 and thereafter between 20-25 firm NEO Airbus Aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in each of the years 2018-2022. In addition, American acquired 70 options and 15 purchase rights for additional Airbus current generation A320 family aircraft, which, if exercised, would be delivered in years 2014-2017, and options for 280 additional Airbus A320 family "new engine option" aircraft, which, if exercised, would be delivered in the years 2017-2025. Under the Airbus Agreements, subject to American's rights to purchase firm Current Generation Airbus Aircraft in certain circumstances, and subject to certain terms and conditions, including the absence of defaults under certain other agreements, the firm Current Generation Airbus Aircraft will be financed under leases with initial terms of ten years with Airbus or one of its affiliates, or with a third party arranged by Airbus. The leases will include customary terms and conditions, including covenants regarding maintenance, operation, registration, liens and insurance with respect to the aircraft, as well as defaults relating to payment and performance of lease obligations and certain cross-default arrangements.
In connection with the aircraft agreements entered into with Boeing and Airbus during the third quarter of 2011 and the Company's acceleration of its fleet renewal and replacement plan, the Company continues to evaluate the useful lives of certain fleets including MD-80, B757 and B767 aircraft. As of September 30, 2011, the Company is still finalizing its fleet plans and, accordingly, there is no event requiring assessment of whether certain fleets may be impaired. Due to various factors, the Company continues to evaluate its capacity needs in 2012 and beyond based on general economic conditions and fuel cost. Upon finalization of the fleet plan, which is anticipated in the fourth quarter, including potential changes to the useful lives of the aircraft, an analyses of their recoverability may be required. Additionally, to the extent the fleet plan involves grounding leased aircraft, we may record exit costs associated with future lease payments when such aircraft are grounded. If such analyses indicate there is an impairment, a charge could be significant. Reflecting the above transactions, American had total aircraft acquisition commitments as of September 30, 2011 as follows:
As of September 30, 2011, payments for the above purchase commitments and certain engines will approximate $277 million in the remainder of 2011, $1.1 billion in 2012, $1.4 billion in 2013, $494 million in 2014, $243 million in 2015, and $7.6 billion for 2016 and beyond. These amounts are net of purchase deposits currently held by the manufacturers. American has granted Boeing a security interest in American's purchase deposits with Boeing. The Company's purchase deposits totaled $728 million as of September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, total future lease payments for all leased aircraft, including aircraft not yet delivered, will approximate $164 million in the remainder of 2011, $912 million in 2012, $888 million in 2013, $989 million in 2014, $1.1 billion in 2015, and $14.3 billion in 2016 and beyond.
In 2008, American entered into a purchase agreement with Boeing (subject to certain reconfirmation rights) to acquire 42 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with the right to acquire an additional 58 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The first such Boeing 787-9 aircraft is currently scheduled to be delivered (subject to such reconfirmation rights) in 2014. American has selected GE Aviation as the exclusive provider of engines for its expected order of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. In 2010, American and Japan Airlines (JAL) entered into a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) to enhance their scope of cooperation on routes between North America and Asia through adjustments to their respective networks, flight schedules, and other business activities. American and JAL began implementing the JBA on April 1, 2011. The JBA provides for expanded codesharing, enhanced frequent flyer program reciprocity, and cooperation in other areas. American and JAL entered into a Revenue Sharing Agreement, effective April 1, 2011, as envisaged by the JBA. Under this agreement, American and JAL share certain revenues of their operations. In addition, American provided JAL a guarantee of certain minimum incremental revenue resulting from the successful operation of the joint business for the first three years following its implementation, subject to certain terms and conditions. The amount required to be paid by the Company under the guarantee in any one of such years may not exceed $100 million, and is reduced if capacity for one of such years is less than a defined base year period capacity. Based on current Trans-Pacific capacity, the guarantee in any one of such years may not exceed approximately $75 million. As of September 30, 2011, based on an expected probability model, American had recorded a guarantee liability that is not material. |
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Under current accounting rules, the Company is required to consider all items (including items recorded in other comprehensive income) in determining the amount of tax benefit that results from a loss from continuing operations and that should be allocated to continuing operations. The Company generally does not record any such tax benefit allocation in interim reporting periods as the Company concluded the potential benefit is not considered realizable because the change in the pension liability, a material component of other comprehensive income, is determined annually. Thus, any such interim tax benefit allocation may subsequently be subject to reversal. See also "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Note 10" for information on the impact of the potential AMR Eagle divesture. |
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The Company's future long-term debt and operating lease payments have changed as its ordered aircraft are delivered and such deliveries have been financed. As of September 30, 2011, maturities of long-term debt (including sinking fund requirements) for the next five years are: remainder of 2011 – $1.0 billion, 2012 – $1.5 billion, 2013 – $876 million, 2014 – $839 million, and 2015 – $594 million. Future minimum lease payments required under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year as of September 30, 2011, were: remainder of 2011 – $306 million, 2012 – $1.1 billion, 2013 – $996 million, 2014 – $855 million, 2015 – $698 million, and 2016 and beyond – $6.3 billion. As of September 30, 2011, American had issued guarantees covering approximately $848 million of AMR's unsecured debt (and interest thereon). In addition, as of September 30, 2011, AMR and American had issued guarantees covering approximately $170 million of AMR Eagle's secured debt (and interest thereon). On January 25, 2011, American closed on a $657 million offering of Class A and Class B Pass Through Trust Certificates, Series 2011-1 (the 2011-1 Certificates). The equipment notes held by each pass through trust were issued for each of (a) 15 Boeing 737-823 aircraft delivered new to American from 1999 to 2001, (b) six Boeing 757-223 aircraft delivered new to American in 1999 and 2001, (c) two Boeing 767-323ER aircraft delivered new to American in 1999 and (d) seven Boeing 777-223ER aircraft delivered new to American from 1999 to 2000. At closing, 27 of the aircraft were encumbered by either private mortgages or by liens to secure debt incurred in connection with the issuance of enhanced equipment trust certificates in 2001, all of which mature in 2011. As a result, the proceeds from the sale of the 2011-1 Certificates of each trust were initially held in escrow with a depositary, pending the financing of each aircraft under an indenture relating to the 2011-1 Certificates. Interest of 5.25% and 7.00% per annum on the issued and outstanding Series A equipment notes and Series B equipment notes, respectively, will be payable semiannually on January 31 and July 31 of each year, commencing on July 31, 2011, and principal on such equipment notes is scheduled for payment on January 31 and July 31 of certain years, commencing on July 31, 2011. The payment obligations of American under the equipment notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AMR. Approximately $598 million of the proceeds from sale of the 2011-1 Certificates had been received by American as of September 30, 2011, in exchange for equipment notes secured by (a) 15 Boeing 737-823 aircraft, (b) two Boeing 757-223 aircraft (c) two Boeing 767-323 aircraft, and (d) seven Boeing 777-223 aircraft. Approximately $59 million of the proceeds from the sale of the 2011-1 Certificates is expected to be received in the fourth quarter of 2011.
In March 2011, American issued $1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016 (the Senior Secured Notes) guaranteed by the Company. The Senior Secured Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum, payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning September 15, 2011. As is customary for financings of this nature, the indebtedness evidenced by the Senior Secured Notes may be accelerated upon the occurrence of events of default under the related indenture. The Senior Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of American and are unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by the Company. Subject to certain limitations and exceptions, the Senior Secured Notes are secured by certain route authorities, airport landing and takeoff slots, and rights to use or occupy space in airport terminals, in each case that American uses to operate non-stop services between certain airports in the United States and London's Heathrow Airport, and between certain airports in the United States and certain airports in Japan and China. American, at its option, may redeem some or all of the Senior Secured Notes at any time on or after March 15, 2013, at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, at any time prior to March 15, 2013, American, at its option, may redeem some or all of the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a "make-whole" premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, at any time prior to March 15, 2014, American, at its option, may redeem (1) up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes with the proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 107.5% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and (2) during any 12-month period, up to 10% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price of 103% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. If American sells certain assets or if a "change of control" (as defined in the indenture) occurs, American must offer to repurchase the Senior Secured Notes at prices specified in the indenture. The indenture for the Senior Secured Notes includes covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to merge, consolidate, sell assets, incur additional indebtedness, issue preferred stock, make investments and pay dividends. In addition, if American fails to maintain a collateral ratio of 1.5 to 1.0, American must pay additional interest on the notes at the rate of 2% per annum until the collateral coverage ratio equals at least 1.5 to 1.0. Further, in July 2011, American entered into a sale-leaseback arrangement with a leasing company to finance 35 Boeing 737-800 aircraft scheduled to be delivered in 2011 through 2014. The financing of each aircraft under this arrangement will be subject to certain terms and conditions. As of the end of the third quarter of 2011, American had financed two Boeing 737-800 aircraft under this arrangement, which are accounted for as operating leases. Almost all of the Company's aircraft assets (including aircraft eligible for the benefits of Section 1110 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code) are encumbered, and the Company has a very limited quantity of assets which could be used as collateral in future financing. See also "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements: Note 10" for information on the impact of the potential AMR Eagle divesture. |
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
No significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The Company's policy regarding the recording of transfers between levels is to reflect any such transfers at the end of the reporting period. The fair values of the Company's long-term debt were estimated using quoted market prices where available. For long-term debt not actively traded, fair values were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company's current estimated incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company's long-term debt, including current maturities, were (in millions):
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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 (ERISA), the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, and the Pension Relief Act (Relief Act) of 2010. Under the Relief Act, the Company estimates its 2011 minimum required contribution to its defined benefit pension plans to be approximately $520 million, which has been completed as of the date of this filing. The Company estimates its 2012 minimum required contribution to its defined benefit pension plans will not exceed $560 million. This estimate is subject to change based on final plan asset values as of December 31, 2011. |
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The following table summarizes the components of the Company's special charges, the remaining accruals for these charges and the capacity reduction related charges (in millions) as of September 30, 2011:
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized a decrease of approximately $28 million and $238 million, respectively, in fuel expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to its fuel hedging agreements, including the ineffective portion of the hedges. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company recognized an increase of approximately $20 million and $123 million, respectively, in fuel expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to its fuel hedging agreements, including the ineffective portion of its hedges. The net fair value of the Company's fuel hedging agreements at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, representing the amount the Company would receive upon termination of the agreements (net of settled contract assets), totaled $78 million and $257 million, respectively.
The impact of cash flow hedges on the Company's consolidated financial statements is depicted below (in millions): Fair Value of Aircraft Fuel Derivative Instruments (all cash flow hedges)
Effect of Aircraft Fuel Derivative Instruments on Statements of Operations (all cash flow hedges)
The Company is also exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these financial instruments, and although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations. The credit exposure related to these financial instruments is represented by the fair value of contracts with a positive fair value at the reporting date, reduced by the effects of master netting agreements. To manage credit risks, the Company selects counterparties based on credit ratings, limits its exposure to a single counterparty under defined guidelines, and monitors the market position of the program and its relative market position with each counterparty. The Company also maintains industry-standard security agreements with a number of its counterparties which may require the Company or the counterparty to post collateral if the value of selected instruments exceeds specified mark-to-market thresholds or upon certain changes in credit ratings. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had received cash collateral of $28 million which is included in short-term investments. The Company includes changes in the fair value of certain derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting and unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities in comprehensive income. For the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, comprehensive income (loss) was $(324) million and 263 million, respectively. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, comprehensive income (loss) was $(897) million and $(183) million, respectively. The difference between net earnings (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) for the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is due primarily to the accounting for the Company's derivative financial instruments and the actuarial loss on the pension benefit obligation of the Company's pension plans. |
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In a spin-off, AMR would distribute to its shareholders 100 percent of the outstanding shares of AMR Eagle on a pro-rata basis, and AMR would not retain any ownership interest in AMR Eagle. On a historical basis, in 2010, AMR Eagle, through its subsidiaries, generated $2.3 billion in revenue with more than $300 million from ground handling services. AMR Eagle would operate the third largest regional airline in the United States as it provides the vast majority of American's regional flight operations. Under a nine-year services agreement with American, AMR Eagle would initially operate 281 aircraft on behalf of American. American could withdraw from AMR Eagle a specified number of jet aircraft up to 40 per year beginning in 2014 and certain turbo prop aircraft each year. The agreement would also include a provision to re-set rates to reflect any change in market levels for regional feed after four years. AMR Eagle also would operate one of the largest ground handling operations in the U.S. serving American and other passenger airlines at more than 100 airports in the U.S., the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Canada. Under a ground handling agreement, AMR Eagle would have an eight-year term, but provide American the right to re-bid ground handling services at a specified number of airports each year. While AMR Eagle's wholly-owned subsidiaries, American Eagle Airlines, Inc. ("Eagle") and Executive Airlines, Inc. ("Executive") are expected to continue to operate all of the Jet Aircraft (as defined below), those aircraft and the associated indebtedness will be transferred to American pursuant to the Purchase Agreement referred to below. AMR currently guarantees the indebtedness relating to each Jet Aircraft and AMR will continue to guarantee such indebtedness following American's purchase of each Jet Aircraft subject to such indebtedness. Ownership of the Jet Aircraft by American is intended to provide American control over the regional aircraft that are pivotal to its network and to protect AMR's position as the guarantor of the related indebtedness. As contemplated by the Form 10, on August 31, 2011, American entered into a Master Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Eagle and Executive under which Eagle will sell to American 47 CRJ-700 Jet Aircraft and 216 Embraer 135, 140 and 145 Jet Aircraft, including the engines installed on each such aircraft and other related assets (each, a "Jet Aircraft"). In addition, American will purchase from Eagle and Executive certain specified fixed assets, generally consisting of equipment and leasehold improvements owned by Eagle or Executive and used in connection with the regional flight operations conducted by Eagle and Executive on American's behalf and the ground handling operations of Eagle and Executive (collectively, the "Other Assets"). Each Jet Aircraft will be purchased by American on the date of delivery of such aircraft to American, and the Other Assets will be purchased by American ten days after delivery of the last Jet Aircraft to American, subject in each case to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Delivery of the Jet Aircraft began on August 31, 2011, and the last Jet Aircraft is expected to be delivered in October 2011. Following the delivery of each Jet Aircraft, American will lease the Jet Aircraft to Eagle, and Eagle will continue to provide certain regional flight operations to American. American will take each Jet Aircraft subject to, and Eagle will be released from, all outstanding indebtedness relating to such Jet Aircraft. The indebtedness related to the Jet Aircraft consists of individual notes for each Jet Aircraft. The notes are secured by the related Jet Aircraft and certain other assets, have either fixed or floating interest rates and mature over various periods through 2023. As of September 30, 2011, the fixed rate notes had effective interest rates ranging from 4.25% to 7.50% and the floating rate notes had effective interest rates ranging from 2.247% to 3.128%. The notes include customary terms and conditions, including customary events of default and certain cross-default provisions. As of the end of the third quarter of 2011, Eagle had delivered 103 Embraer 135, 140 and 145 Jet Aircraft to American. As of the end of the third quarter 2011, the net book value of such transferred Jet Aircraft was $877 million, and the aggregate outstanding indebtedness (net of discount) associated with such transferred Jet Aircraft was $712 million. Upon completion of the transfer of the Jet Aircraft from Eagle to American, it is expected that American's aggregate outstanding indebtedness (net of discount) related to the Jet Aircraft will be approximately $2.1 billion. In connection with a spin-off, AMR would allocate a portion of its net operating loss ("NOL") carryover balance for U.S. Federal income tax purposes to AMR Eagle. Following distribution, approximately $800 million of the $6.7 billion NOL carryover balance would be allocated to AMR Eagle. Further, the fleet transfer from AMR Eagle to American would result in a $1.1 billion reduction in the Company's NOL carryover balance, which would be effectively restored through future tax depreciation. The spin-off of Eagle would be subject to certain conditions, including U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clearance, receipt of regulatory approvals, an opinion from tax counsel and a favorable ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the tax-free status of the spin-off to AMR shareholders, execution of inter-company agreements and approval by AMR's board of directors. Stockholder approval of the spin-off is not required. While AMR Corporation has taken this step toward a spin-off of Eagle, the timing of any spin-off could be dependent on market conditions and other factors, and is therefore uncertain. In addition, AMR could decide to retain Eagle, or the divestiture of Eagle could take another form, such as a sale. |
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On October 4, 2011, American closed on a $726 million offering of Class A Pass Through Trust Certificates, Series 2011-2 (the 2011-2 Certificates). Subsequent to the closing, the equipment notes held by each pass through trust were issued for each of (a) 14 Boeing 737-823 aircraft delivered new to American from 1999 to 2001 and 2 Boeing 737-823 aircraft delivered new to American in 2009, (b) 14 Boeing 757-223 aircraft delivered new to American in 1999 and 2001 and (c) 13 Boeing 777-223ER aircraft delivered new to American in 2001. Interest of 8.625% per annum on the issued and outstanding 2011-2 Certificates will be payable semiannually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing on April 15, 2012, and principal on such equipment notes is scheduled for payment on April 15 and October 15 of certain years, commencing on April 15, 2012. The payment obligations of American under the equipment notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by AMR. All proceeds from the sale of the Series 2011-2 Certificates have been received by American. |
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Tabular disclosure of restructuring and related costs by type of restructuring including the description of the restructuring costs, such as the expected cost; the costs incurred during the period; the cumulative costs incurred as of the balance sheet date; the income statement caption within which the restructuring charges recognized for the period are included; and changes to an entity's restructuring reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2011
JBA With JAL [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2011 [Member]
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Jul. 19, 2011
2011 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2012 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2013 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2014 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2015 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2016 And Beyond [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2015-2018 [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-200ER [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-200ER [Member]
2014 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-200ER [Member]
2015 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-200ER [Member]
2016 And Beyond [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-300ER [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-300ER [Member]
2012 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-300ER [Member]
2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2008
Boeing 787-9 [Member]
2014 [Member]
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Jul. 19, 2011
Boeing 737 MAX [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737 MAX [Member]
2013-2017 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737 MAX [Member]
2018-2022 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737 MAX [Member]
2020-2025 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Airbus NEO A320 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Airbus NEO A320 [Member]
2017 [Member]
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Jul. 19, 2011
Airbus NEO A320 [Member]
2014-2017 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Airbus NEO A320 [Member]
2017-2025 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Maximum [Member]
Airbus NEO A320 [Member]
Number Of Aircraft Scheduled For Delivery Per Year [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Minimum [Member]
Airbus NEO A320 [Member]
Number Of Aircraft Scheduled For Delivery Per Year [Member]
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| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, minimum quantity required | 100 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rights to acquire additional number of Aircrafts | 3 | 1 | 58 | 60 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Option to acquire Aircraft | $ 70 | $ 280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft lease term: years | 10 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Aircraft committed to lease | 221 | 221 | 36 | 50 | 50 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Aircrafts to be purchased under previously announced plans | 42 | 10 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Aircrafts to be purchased under current plans | 199 | 199 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 132 | 40 | 9 | 6 | [1] | 2 | [1] | 2 | [1] | 2 | [1] | 9 | [1] | 2 | [1] | 7 | [1] | 100 | 20 | 20 | 130 | 35 | 20 | |||||||||||
| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation due within one year | 277,000,000 | 277,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation due in second year | 1,100,000,000.0 | 1,100,000,000.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation due in third year | 1,400,000,000.0 | 1,400,000,000.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation due in fourth year | 494,000,000 | 494,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation due in fifth year | 243,000,000 | 243,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded unconditional purchase obligation due after fifth year | 7,600,000,000.0 | 7,600,000,000.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments for purchase commitments | 728,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payments to acquire aircrafts on lease | 164,000,000 | 912,000,000 | 888,000,000 | 989,000,000 | 1,100,000,000.0 | 14,300,000,000.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guarantee maximum exposure per year | 100,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guarantor obligation current year | $ 75,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Number of Aircrafts to be purchased under previously announced plans. No definition available.
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Option To Acquire Equipment-Number No definition available.
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Rights to acquire additional number of aircrafts. No definition available.
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The current carrying amount of the liability for the freestanding or embedded guarantor's obligations under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitment. No definition available.
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The cash outflow for payments to acquire rented equipment which is recorded as an asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The minimum number of units that must be purchased, in connection with an unconditional purchase obligation that has been recognized for financial reporting purposes. No definition available.
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The remaining amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid in more than four and within five years from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The remaining amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid within one year of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The remaining amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid in more than three and within four years from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The remaining amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid in more than one and within two years from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The remaining amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid in more than two and within three years from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The remaining amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation to be paid after five years from the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Boeing 737 Family [Member] | 2014 [Member]
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Boeing 737 Family [Member] | 2016 And Beyond [Member]
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Boeing 777-200ER [Member] | 2015 [Member]
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Boeing 777-200ER [Member] | 2016 And Beyond [Member]
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Boeing 777-300ER [Member]
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Boeing 777-300ER [Member] | 2012 [Member]
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Boeing 777-300ER [Member] | 2013 [Member]
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| Purchase | 7 | [2] | ||||
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Airbus A320 Family [Member]
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| Lease | 130 | |||||
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Airbus A320 Family [Member] | 2013 [Member]
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| Lease | 20 | |||||
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Airbus A320 Family [Member] | 2014 [Member]
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| Lease | 35 | |||||
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Airbus A320 Family [Member] | 2015 [Member]
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Airbus A320 Family [Member] | 2016 And Beyond [Member]
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Airbus NEO [Member]
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Airbus NEO [Member] | 2016 And Beyond [Member]
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| Purchase | 130 | |||||
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Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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| Purchase | 9 | |||||
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Number Of Aircraft Committed To Lease No definition available.
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Number Of Aircrafts To Be Purchased Under Current Plans No definition available.
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Depreciation And Amortization (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Depreciation And Amortization | ||
| Accumulated depreciation of owned equipment and property | $ 10,700,000,000 | $ 9,800,000,000 |
| Accumulated amortization of equipment and property under capital leases | $ 496,000,000 | $ 579,000,000 |
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The cumulative amount of depreciation that has been recognized in the income statement related to long-lived, depreciable flight assets used in the entity's principle business operations, subject to a lease and meeting the criteria for capitalization. No definition available.
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The cumulative amount of depreciation (related to long-lived, depreciable flight assets owned by the entity and used in the entity's principle business operations and capitalized assets classified as property, plant and equipment that are owned by the entity) that has been recognized in the income statement. No definition available.
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Valuation Allowance (Details) (USD $)
In Billions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Valuation Allowance | ||
| Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | $ 4.0 | $ 3.7 |
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The sum of the portions of deferred tax assets as of the balance sheet date for which, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not will not be realized through future reductions of tax-based income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||||||||
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Jan. 25, 2011
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Jan. 25, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
Secured Debt [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Unsecured Debt [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2011
Senior Notes [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Senior Notes [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Maximum [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737-823 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 757-223 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 767-323 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 777-223ER [Member]
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Jul. 31, 2011
Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Interest Per Annum Payable Semiannually On January 31 And July 31[Member]
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Jan. 25, 2011
Delivered 1999 To 2000 [Member]
Boeing 777-223ER [Member]
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Jan. 25, 2011
Delivered 1999 To 2001 [Member]
Boeing 737-823 [Member]
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Jan. 25, 2011
Delivered 1999 To 2001 [Member]
Boeing 757-223 [Member]
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Jan. 25, 2011
Delivered 1999 [Member]
Boeing 767-323 [Member]
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| Long term debt maturities repayment of principal in next twelve months | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long term debt maturities repayment of principal in year two | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long term debt maturities repayment of principal in year three | 876,000,000 | 876,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long term debt maturities repayment of principal in year four | 839,000,000 | 839,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Long term debt maturities repayment of principal in year five | 594,000,000 | 594,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Future minimum lease payments | 306,000,000 | 306,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms 2012 | 1,100,000,000 | 1,100,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms 2013 | 996,000,000 | 996,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms 2014 | 855,000,000 | 855,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms 2015 | 698,000,000 | 698,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms 2016 and thereafter | 6,300,000,000 | 6,300,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Guarantees issued covering amount | 170,000,000 | 848,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Closed Offering Of Class A And Class B Trust Certificates | 657,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of aircraft to be acquired pursuant to amendment to Purchase Agreement. | 27 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | ||||||||||
| Interest issued and outstanding, minimum | 5.25% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest issued and outstanding, maximum | 7.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of certificates | 598,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds expected to be received from the sale of certificates | 59,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes | $ 1,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument maturity year | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior secured notes bear interest rate | 7.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of redemption price | 100.00% | 103.00% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of maximum, aggregate principal equity amount | 35.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds of equity offerings redemption price | 107.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional percentage on original aggregate principal amount | 10.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Indebtedness collateral ratio | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional interest due to non maintenance collateral ratio | 2.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Additional Interest Due to Un Maintain Collateral Ratio No definition available.
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Additional percentage on Original Aggregate Principal Amount No definition available.
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Debt Instrument Maturity Year No definition available.
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- Definition
Debt Instrument Redemption, Redemption Price percentage No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of aircraft to be acquired pursuant to amendment to Purchase Agreement. No definition available.
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Percentage of Maximum, Aggregate Principal Equity Amount No definition available.
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- Definition
Proceed of Equity Offerings Redemption Price No definition available.
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- Definition
Proceeds Expected to be received, from Sale of Certificates No definition available.
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date before deducting unamortized discount or premiums (if any). May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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- Definition
Indicates, if estimable, the approximate extent to which the proceeds from liquidation of any assets held either as collateral or by third parties would be expected to cover the maximum potential amount of future payments under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt maturing in year five following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt maturing in year four following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt maturing in year three following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt maturing in year two following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, required rental payments due after the fifth year from the balance sheet date on leases defined as operating. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Total Aggregate Indebtedness divided by Net Capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Long-Term Debt (Components Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Long-term debt | $ 8,742 | $ 7,563 |
| Less current maturities | 1,118 | 1,468 |
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 7,624 | 6,095 |
|
Secured Variable And Fixed Rate Indebtedness [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 4,212 | 3,002 |
| Debt instrument maturity year | 2021 | |
| Effective Rate, minimum | 2.28% | |
| Effective Rate, maximum | 13.00% | |
|
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates [Member]
|
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| Long-term debt | 1,985 | 2,002 |
| Debt instrument maturity year | 2021 | |
| Interest rate, minimum | 5.10% | |
| Interest rate, maximum | 12.00% | |
|
6.0% - 8.5% Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 1,627 | 1,641 |
| Debt instrument maturity year | 2036 | 2036 |
| Interest rate, minimum | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Interest rate, maximum | 8.50% | 8.50% |
|
AAdvantage Miles Advance Purchase [Member]
|
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| Long-term debt | 890 | 890 |
| Effective interest rate | 8.30% | 8.30% |
| Debt instrument discount | 110 | 110 |
|
Other [Member]
|
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| Long-term debt | $ 28 | $ 28 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Debt Instrument Maturity Year No definition available.
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- Definition
Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest effective rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest effective rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Fair Value Disclosures (Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short term investments | $ 3,985 | |||
| Restricted cash and short-term investments | 474 | [1] | ||
| Fuel derivative contracts, net | 106 | [1] | ||
| Total | 4,565 | |||
|
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 1,069 | |||
| Restricted cash and short-term investments | 474 | [1] | ||
| Total | 1,543 | |||
|
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 2,916 | |||
| Fuel derivative contracts, net | 106 | [1] | ||
| Total | 3,022 | |||
|
Money Market Funds [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 1,069 | |||
|
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 1,069 | |||
|
Government Agency Investments [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 528 | |||
| Short Term Investments Maturities More Than One Year | 529 | |||
|
Government Agency Investments [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 528 | |||
|
Repurchase Agreements [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 811 | |||
|
Repurchase Agreements [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 811 | |||
|
Corporate Obligations [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 806 | |||
| Short Term Investments Maturities More Than One Year | 702 | |||
|
Corporate Obligations [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 806 | |||
|
Bank Notes/Certificates Of Deposit/ Time Deposit [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | 771 | |||
| Short Term Investments Maturities More Than One Year | 569 | |||
|
Bank Notes/Certificates Of Deposit/ Time Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
|
||||
| Short term investments | $ 771 | |||
|
||||
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Financial Investment Fair Value Measured On Recurring Basis Asset Liability Net No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments Fair Value No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Short Term Investments Maturities More Than One Year Fair Value No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Fair values as of the balance sheet date of the net amount of all assets and liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Fair Value Disclosures (Carrying Value Of Estimated Fair Value Of Long-Term) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Long-term debt | $ 8,742 | $ 7,563 |
| Long-term debt, fair value | 8,148 | 7,622 |
|
Secured Variable And Fixed Rate Indebtedness [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 4,212 | 3,002 |
| Long-term debt, fair value | 3,675 | 2,907 |
|
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 1,985 | 2,002 |
| Long-term debt, fair value | 1,935 | 2,127 |
| Interest rate, minimum | 5.10% | |
| Interest rate, maximum | 12.00% | |
|
6.0% - 8.5% Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 1,627 | 1,641 |
| Long-term debt, fair value | 1,604 | 1,657 |
| Interest rate, minimum | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Interest rate, maximum | 8.50% | 8.50% |
|
AAdvantage Miles Advance Purchase [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 890 | 890 |
| Long-term debt, fair value | 906 | 903 |
|
Other [Member]
|
||
| Long-term debt | 28 | 28 |
| Long-term debt, fair value | $ 28 | $ 28 |
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest stated (contractual) rate for funds borrowed under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
|
|
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|
| Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits | ||
| Estimated minimum required contribution to defined benefit pension plans | $ 520 | |
| Contributions to defined benefit pension plans in 2012 | $ 560 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 1. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed by the entity to fund its pension plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
|
Pension Benefit [Member]
|
||||
| Service cost | $ 97 | $ 91 | $ 289 | $ 275 |
| Interest cost | 189 | 184 | 568 | 553 |
| Expected return on assets | (165) | (148) | (493) | (445) |
| Prior service cost | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| Unrecognized net (gain) loss | 39 | 39 | 115 | 115 |
| Net periodic benefit cost | 163 | 169 | 489 | 508 |
|
Retiree Medical And Other Benefits [Member]
|
||||
| Service cost | 15 | 15 | 45 | 45 |
| Interest cost | 44 | 41 | 132 | 124 |
| Expected return on assets | (5) | (4) | (15) | (13) |
| Prior service cost | (7) | (4) | (21) | (14) |
| Unrecognized net (gain) loss | (2) | (2) | (6) | (7) |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $ 45 | $ 46 | $ 135 | $ 135 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Unrecognized Net (Gain) Loss No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The amount of the prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Special Charges And Restructuring Activities (Components Of Special Charges) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Remaining accrual at December 31, 2010 | $ 86 |
| Capacity reduction charges | |
| Non-cash charges | |
| Adjustments | 27 |
| Payments | (38) |
| Remaining accrual at September 30, 2011 | 75 |
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Aircraft Charges [Member]
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| Remaining accrual at December 31, 2010 | 59 |
| Capacity reduction charges | |
| Non-cash charges | |
| Adjustments | 26 |
| Payments | (35) |
| Remaining accrual at September 30, 2011 | 50 |
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Facility Exit Costs [Member]
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| Remaining accrual at December 31, 2010 | 27 |
| Capacity reduction charges | |
| Non-cash charges | |
| Adjustments | 1 |
| Payments | (3) |
| Remaining accrual at September 30, 2011 | $ 25 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of consideration other than cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative And Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
MMBoe
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Fuel derivative outstanding covering barrels | 25 | ||||
| Fuel derivative maturity in months | 15 | ||||
| Decrease and increase in fuel expense | $ 28 | $ 20 | $ 238 | $ 123 | |
| Derivative instruments hedging agreements fair value | 78 | 78 | 257 | ||
| Cash collateral received | 28 | ||||
| Derivative charges recognized in other comprehensive income | $ (324) | $ 263 | $ (897) | $ (183) | |
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- Definition
Derivative Contract Maturity Term No definition available.
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- Definition
Fuel Derivative Contract Non Monetary Notional Amount No definition available.
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- Definition
Increase Decrease In Fuel Expense No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of cash received during the period on settlement of a hedge. No definition available.
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- Definition
The effective portion of losses on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all price risk derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative And Financial Instruments (Effect Of Cash Flow Hedges On Financial Statements) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Cash flow hedge derivative instrument assets at fair value | $ 137 | $ 269 |
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Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]
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| Cash flow hedge derivative instrument assets at fair value | 137 | 269 |
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Accrued Liabilities [Member]
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| Cash flow hedge derivative instrument assets at fair value | $ 31 |
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- Definition
Fair value of all asset derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivative And Financial Instruments (Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Statement Of Operation) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative | $ (142) | [1] | $ 67 | [1] | $ 152 | [1] | $ (56) | [1] | ||||
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Aircraft Fuel [Member]
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| Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income | 51 | [1] | (27) | [1] | 255 | [1] | (121) | [1] | ||||
| Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative | $ (23) | [2] | $ 7 | [2] | $ (17) | [2] | $ (2) | [2] | ||||
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- Definition
The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)
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1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
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Aug. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2010
AMR Eagle [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2011
CRJ-700 Jet [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2011
Embraer Class Jet [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Embraer Class Jet [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Ground Handling Services [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Ground Handling Services [Member]
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| Revenue generated | $ 6,371,000,000 | $ 5,838,000,000 | $ 18,007,000,000 | $ 16,570,000,000 | $ 2,300,000,000.0 | $ 300,000,000 | |||||
| Services agreement term, in years | 9 | 8 | |||||||||
| Initial number of aircraft operated by AMR Eagle on behalf of American | 281 | 281 | |||||||||
| Specified number of jet aircraft withdrawn from AMR Eagle by American, maximum per year beginning in 2014 | 40 | 40 | |||||||||
| Number of airports | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
| Number of aircraft purchase commitments | 47 | 216 | 103 | ||||||||
| Purchase delivery and plan | Each Jet Aircraft will be purchased by American on the date of delivery of such aircraft to American, and the Other Assets will be purchased by American ten days after delivery of the last Jet Aircraft to American, subject in each case to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Delivery of the Jet Aircraft began on August 31, 2011, and the last Jet Aircraft is expected to be delivered in October 2011. Following the delivery of each Jet Aircraft, American will lease the Jet Aircraft to Eagle, and Eagle will continue to provide certain regional flight operations to American. |
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| Fixed rate note higher interest rate | 7.50% | 7.50% | |||||||||
| Fixed rate note lower interest rate | 4.25% | 4.25% | |||||||||
| Floating rate note lower interest rate | 2.247% | 2.247% | |||||||||
| Floating rate note higher interest rate | 3.128% | 3.128% | |||||||||
| Net book value of aircraft | 877,000,000,000 | 877,000,000,000 | |||||||||
| Aggregate indebtedness | 712,000,000 | 712,000,000 | |||||||||
| Aggregate indebtedness, future | 2,100,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Allocated portion of NOL carryover | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000 | |||||||||
| Total portion of NOL carryover | 6,700,000,000 | 6,700,000,000 | |||||||||
| Reduction in carryover balance | $ 1,100,000,000 | ||||||||||
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Aggregate Indebtedness, Future No definition available.
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Allocated Portion Of Carryover No definition available.
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Net Book Value No definition available.
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Number Of Aircraft Operated No definition available.
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Number Of Aircraft Purchase Commitments No definition available.
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Number Of Aircraft Withdrawn No definition available.
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Number Of Airports No definition available.
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Purchase Delivery And Plan No definition available.
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- Definition
Services Agreement Term No definition available.
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- Definition
Total Carryover No definition available.
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Total Portion Of Carryover No definition available.
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- Definition
Total current liabilities of the broker-dealer, less certain exceptions as defined. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
High end of the range of fixed interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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High end of the range of variable interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Low end of the range of fixed interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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Low end of the range of variable interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives. No definition available.
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
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Jan. 25, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2011
Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Boeing 737-800 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2011-2 Certificates [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
1999 To 2001 [Member]
Boeing 737-823 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2009 [Member]
Boeing 737-823 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
2001 [Member]
Boeing 777-223 ER [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
1999 And 2001 [Member]
Boeing 757-223 [Member]
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| Offerings of class A pass through trust certificates | $ 726 | |||||||||
| Number of aircrafts delivered | 27 | 35 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 14 | |||
| Interest rate | 7.50% | 8.625% | ||||||||
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Number of aircraft to be acquired pursuant to amendment to Purchase Agreement. No definition available.
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Offerings Of Class A Pass Through Trust Certificates No definition available.
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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