Reorganization [Abstract]
Reorganization [Abstract]
Schedule Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Table Text Block]
Schedule Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Table Text Block]
Schedule Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt [Table Text Block]
Detail of Long-Term Debt Subject to Compromise
Schedule Of Reorganization Items [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reorganization Items [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Reorganization Items [Table Text Block]
Bankruptcy Proceedings [Abstract]
Bankruptcy [Table]
Bankruptcy [Table]
Bankruptcy [Table]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document Information, Document [Axis]
Document [Domain]
Document [Domain]
Claims Filed After Bar Date [Member]
Claims Filed After Bar Date [Member]
Claims Filed After Bar Date [Member]
Aircraft Type [Axis]
Aircraft Type [Axis]
Aircraft Type [Domain]
Aircraft Type [Domain]
MD-80 Aircraft [Member]
Md Eight Zero Aircraft [Member]
Md Eight Zero Aircraft [Member]
Fokker 100 Aircraft [Member]
Fokker One Zero Zero Aircraft [Member]
Fokker One Zero Zero Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Five Seven To Two Zero Zero Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Five Seven To Two Zero Zero Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Five Seven To Two Zero Zero Aircraft [Member]
Airbus Three Zero Zero To Six Zero Zero R Aircraft [Member]
Airbus Three Zero Zero To Six Zero Zero R Aircraft [Member]
Airbus A Three Zero Zero To Six Zero Zero R Aircraft [Member]
Boeing 737-800, 757-200, 767-300ER And 777-200ER Models, Bombardier CRJ-700, And McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven To Eight Zero Zero Seven Five Seven To Two Zero Zero Seven Six Seven To Three Zero Zero Er And Seven Seven Seven To Two Zero Zero Er Model [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven To Eight Zero Zero, Seven Five Seven To Two Zero Zero, Seven Six Seven To Three Zero Zero Er And Seven Seven Seven To Two Zero Zero Er Model [Member]
Spare Engines [Member]
Spare Engines [Member]
Spare Engines [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Zero Zero [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Zero Zero [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Zero Zero [Member]
Boeing767200er Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Six Seven Two Zero Zero Er Aircraft [Member]
Boeing 767-200ER Aircraft [Member]
Boeing767300er Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Six Seven Three Zero Zero Er Aircraft [Member]
Boeing 767-300ER Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Two Zero Zero Er Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Two Zero Zero Er Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Two Zero Zero ER Aircraft [Member]
Super Atr Aircraft [Member]
Super Atr Aircraft [Member]
Super ATR Aircraft [Member]
Embraer RJ [Member]
Embraer RJ [Member]
Embraer RJ [Member]
Embraer Rj One Three Five [Member]
Embraer Rj One Three Five [Member]
Embraer RJ-135 [Member]
Embraer One Four Zero [Member]
Embraer One Four Zero [Member]
Embraer One Four Zero [Member]
Embraer One Four Five [Member]
Embraer One Four Five [Member]
Embraer One Four Five [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Assumed Non-Residential Real Property Leases
Assumed Non-Residential Real Property Leases
Assumed Non-Residential Real Property Leases
Ground Leases Rejected
Ground Leases Rejected
Ground Leases Rejected
Ground Leases Which Must Be Assumed or Rejected by an Extended Date
Ground Leases Which Must Be Assumed or Rejected by an Extended Date
Ground Leases Which Must Be Assumed or Rejected by an Extended Date
Aircraft leases retained
Aircraft Leases Retained
Aircraft Leases Retained
Relinquished Aircraft Subject to Mortgage
Relinquished Aircraft Subject to Mortgage
Relinquished Aircraft Subject to Mortgage
Reached agreement to modify leases
Reached agreement to modify leases
Additional Aircraft Leases Rejected
Aircraft returned to lessor
Aircraft returned to lessor
Aircraft returned to lessor
Airplanes To Be Returned to Lessor
Airplanes To Be Returned to Lessor
Airplanes still to be returned to lender
Reached Agreement with Aircraft Lender
Reached Agreement with Aircraft Lender
Reached Agreement with Aircraft Lender
Mortgage Debt to be Resturctured Aircraft
Mortgage Debt to be Resturctured Aircraft
Mortgage Debt to be Resturctured Aircraft
Aircraft to be Transferred to Lender and Leased Back
Aircraft to be Transferred to Lender and Leased Back
Aircraft to be Transferred to Lender and Leased Back
Aircraft for which debt wil not be reduced
Aircraft for which debt wil not be reduced
Aircraft for which debt wil not be reduced
Bankruptcy Claims, Number Claims Filed
Bankruptcy Claims, Number Claims Filed
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Expunged by Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Expunged by Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Filed
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Filed
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims under Review by Management
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims under Review by Management
Airplanes Surrendered to Lender
Airplanes Surrendered to Lender
Airplanes Surrendered to Lender
Unsecured Claims Threshold
Unsecured Claims Threshold
Unsecured claims threshold
Aircraft And Or Engine Leases Rejected
Aircraft And Or Engine Leases Rejected
Aircraft And Or Engine Leases Rejected
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Target Asset Allocation [Axis]
Target Asset Allocation [Axis]
Target Asset Allocation [Axis]
Target Asset Allocation [Domain]
Target Asset Allocation [Domain]
Target Asset Allocation [Domain]
Equity [Member]
Equity [Member]
U.S. Value [Member]
U S Value [Member]
U S Value [Member]
International Value [Member]
International Value [Member]
International Value [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets [Member]
Alternative Investment [Member]
Alternative Investment [Member]
Alternative Investment [Member]
Fixed Income [Member]
Fixed Income [Member]
Fixed Income [Member]
U.S. Long Duration [Member]
U S Long Duration [Member]
U S Long Duration [Member]
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Minimum
Percentage of target assets allocation, Equity - maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum
Percentage of target assets allocation, Debt - minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Minimum
Percentage of target assets allocation, Debt - maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Maximum
Percentage of target assets allocation, Other - minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Minimum
Percentage of target assets allocation, Other - maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Maximum
Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Pension Plans [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Projected benefit obligation (PBO)
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation (ABO)
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
ABO less fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Leases [Abstract]
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Boeing 737 Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Family [Member]
Boeing 777-300 ER Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Three Zero Zero E R Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Three Zero Zero E R Aircraft [Member]
Airbus A320 Family [Member]
Airbus Three Two Zero Family [Member]
Airbus A Three Two Zero Family [Member]
NEO [Member]
Neo [Member]
NEO [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Current, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Current
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Current
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Current
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Current
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Current
Year Two, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Two Year
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Two Year
Year Two, Lease
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Two Year
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Two Year
Year Three, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Three Year
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Three Year
Year Three, Lease
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Three Year
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Three Year
Year Four, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Four Year
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Four Year
Year Four, Lease
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Four Year
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Four Year
Year Five, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Five Year
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Five Year
Year Five, Lease
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Five Year
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required In Five Year
Year Six and beyond, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Five And Thereafter
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Five And Thereafter
Year Six and beyond, Lease
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Five And Thereafter
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required Five And Thereafter
Total, Purchase
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required
Operating Leases Purchase Future Minimum Payments Due
Total, Lease
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Maturities Of Long-Term Debt Payments
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Collateral Coverage Tests
Schedule Of Collateral Coverage Tests [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Collateral Coverage Tests [Table Text Block]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of Settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net (Gain) Loss Due to Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Amortization of unrecognized net (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined contribution plans
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan and Defined Contribution Plan Periodic Benefit Cost
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Indebtedness
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Retirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Performance Award [Member]
Performance Award [Member]
Performance Award [Member]
Deferred Award [Member]
Deferred Award [Member]
Deferred Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Awards, Expected Fair Value Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Stock Options/SARs Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Status And Changes Of Non-Vested Options/SARs
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Stock-Based Activities
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]
Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]
Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value
Fuel derivative liability, Fair Value
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Reasonably Possible Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits by Item [Axis]
Reasonably Possible Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits by Item [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefit at January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
No Activity
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefit at December 31
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Presentation of Financial Statements [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash And Short-Term Investments
Restricted Cash And Short-Term Investments [Policy Text Block]
Restricted cash and short-term investments [policy text block].
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Maintenance And Repair Costs
Maintenance Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statements Of Cash Flows
Statements Of Cash Flows [Policy Text Block]
Statements of cash flows [policy text block].
Measurement Of Asset Impairments
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Intangible Assets, Impairment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equipment And Property
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Regional Affiliates
Revenue Recognition, Regional Carriers and Passengers, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Passenger Revenue
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Frequent Flyer Program
Frequent Flier Program, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Prior service cost (credit)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Summary Of Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Secured Variable And Fixed Rate Indebtedness Due Through 2023 [Member]
Secured Variable And Fixed Rate Indebtedness Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Secured Variable And Fixed Rate Indebtedness Due Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due Through 2021 [Member]
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
6.00% - 8.50% Special Facility Revenue Bonds Due Through 2036 [Member]
Six Point Zero Zero Percentage To Eight Point Five Zero Percentage Special Facility Revenue Bonds Due Two Thousand Thirty Six [Member]
Six Point Zero Zero Percentage to Eight Point Five Zero Percentage Special Facility Revenue Bonds Due Two Thousand Thirty Six [Member]
7.50% Senior Secured Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Seven Point Five Zero Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Seven Point Five Zero Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
AAdvantage Miles Advance Purchase [Member]
Aadvantage Miles Advance Purchase [Member]
AAdvantage Miles Advance Purchase [Member]
Other LT Debt [Member]
Other LT Debt [Member]
Other LT Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Less current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Effective interest rate percentage - minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Effective interest rate percentage - maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End
Percentage of debt instrument, interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument discount, net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Government Agency Investments [Member]
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Bank Notes/Certificates Of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Debt Security [Axis]
Debt Security [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member]
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member]
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summarized Financial Data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Operating Revenues By Geographic Region
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Capital Additions [Member]
Capital Additions [Member]
information technology support [Member]
information technology support [Member]
information technology support [Member]
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Capacity Purchase Arrangements [Member]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Purchase Commitment [Member]
Lease [Member]
Lease [Member]
Lease [Member]
Schedule For Delivery [Axis]
Schedule For Delivery [Axis]
Schedule For Delivery [Axis]
Schedule For Delivery [Domain]
Schedule For Delivery [Domain]
Schedule For Delivery [Domain]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Due within One Year
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within One Year
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Due within Two Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Due within Three Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
Purchase Commitment Expiration Year
Purchase Commitment Expiration Year
Purchase Commitment Expiration Year
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Due within Four Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Due within Five Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Due after Five Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Leased Aircraft Put to American Upon Termination of Contract
Leased Aircraft Put to American Upon Termination of Contract
Leased Aircraft Put to American Upon Termination of Contract
Annual Lease Payment Obligation Upon Termination Contract
Annual Lease Payment Obligation Upon Termination Contract
Annual Lease Payment Obligation Upon Termination Contract
Annual Lease Payment Obligation Under Termination of Contract Expiration Date
Annual Lease Payment Obligation Under Termination of Contract Expiration Date
Annual Lease Payment Obligation Under Termination of Contract Expiration Date
Deposits on Flight Equipment
Deposits on Flight Equipment
Indebtedness and operating leases with event risk covenants
Indebtedness and operating leases with event risk coventants
Maximum Amount Required To Paid By Company Under The JAL Guarantee In Each Year
Maximum Amount Required To Paid By Company Under The JAL Guarantee In Each Year
Maximum Amount Required To Be Paid By Company Under The JAL Guarantee in Each Year
Maximum Amount Of JAL Guarantee Each Year Based on Current Capacity
Maximum Amount Of JAL Guarantee Each Year Based on Current Capacity
Maximum amount of JAL guarantee each year based on current capacity.
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Benefit from Settlement of Commercial Dispute
Benefit from Settlement of Commercial Dispute
Benefit from Settlement of Commercial Dispute
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Member]
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Member]
Liabilities Subject to Compromise [Member]
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities and deferred credits [Member]
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities and deferred credits [Member]
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities and deferred credits [Member]
Lease Payments, Type [Axis]
Lease Payments, Type [Axis]
Lease Payments, Type [Axis]
Lease payments, Type [Domain]
Lease Payments Type [Domain]
Lease payments, Type [Domain]
Containing Mandatory Tender Provisions [Member]
Containing Mandatory Tender Provisions [Member]
Containing Mandatory Tender Provisions [Member]
Aircraft And Gates [Member]
Aircraft And Gates [Member]
Aircraft And Gates [Member]
Jet Aircraft [Member]
Jet Aircraft [Member]
Jet Aircraft [Member]
Turboprop Aircraft [Member]
Turboprop Aircraft [Member]
Turboprop Aircraft [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain]
Boeing 737-800 NG Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Zero Zero Ng Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Zero Zero NG Aircraft [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Revenue Bonds [Member]
Revenue Bonds [Member]
Revenue Bonds [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Deferred Rent Credit
Deferred Rent Credit
Number of Aircraft Included in Sale-Leaseback Arrangement
Number of Aircraft Included in Sale-Leaseback Arrangement
Number of Aircraft Included in Sale-Leaseback Arrangement With a Leasing Company
Number of aircraft committed to operating leases
Number Of Aircraft Operating Under Operating Lease
Number of aircraft operating under operating leases
Number of aircraft committed to capital leases
Number Of Aircraft Operating Under Capital Leases
Number of aircraft operating under capital leases
Special Facility Revenue Bond Claims Expected to Be Treated as General Unsecured Claims
Special Facility Revenue Bond Claims Expected to Be Treated as General Unsecured Claims
Special Facility Revenue Bond Claims Expected to Be Treated as General Unsecured Claims
Number of aircrafts deliveries under sale leaseback transactions
Number Of Aircrafts Deliveries Under Sale Leaseback Transaction
Number of aircrafts deliveries under sale leaseback transaction
Non Recurring Charges Under Sale Leaseback Transaction
Non Recurring Charges Under Sale Leaseback Transaction
Non recurring charges under sale leaseback transaction
Special facility revenue bonds
Special Assessment Bond, Noncurrent
Operating lease future payments to repurchase bonds
Future Operating Lease Payments To Repurchase Bonds
Future operating lease payments to repurchase bonds
Operating Leases, rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Number of aircraft operating leased under trusts
Number Of Operating Aircraft Leased From Trusts In Which The Company Holds a Significant Variable Interest
Number of operating aircraft leased from trusts in which the company holds a significant variable interest
Operating leases future minimum payments due leased under trusts
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Leased Under Trusts
Operating leases future minimum payments due leased under trusts.
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Investments In Define Benefit Plan Assets [Axis]
Investments In Define Benefit Plan Assets [Axis]
Investments In Define Benefit Plan Assets [Axis]
Investments In Define Benefit Plan Assets [Domain]
Investments In Define Benefit Plan Assets [Domain]
Investments In Define Benefit Plan Assets [Domain]
Domestic Government Securities [Member]
Domestic Government Securities [Member]
Domestic Government Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Unitized Mutual Funds [Member]
Unitized Mutual Funds [Member]
Unitized Mutual Funds [Member]
Financial Instruments And Risk Management
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Outstanding at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Settled
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Settled In Period
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options settled in period
Forfeited or Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding at December 31
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term - Outstanding at December 31 (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Outstanding at December 31
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options outstanding aggregate intrinsic value
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization
Equity based stock compensation
Share-based Compensation
Special charges
Special Charges - Non Cash
Special Charges - Non Cash
Reorganization Items, Non Cash
Reorganization Items, Non Cash
Reorganization Items, Non Cash
OCI pension curtailment
amr OtherComprehensiveIncomeBenefitPlanModifications
amr OtherComprehensiveIncomeBenefitPlanModifications
Pension and postretirement
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
OCI tax benefits
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Decrease (increase) in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Decrease (increase) in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Decrease (increase) in derivative collateral and unwound derivative contracts
Increase (Decrease) in Commodity Contract Assets and Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase (decrease) in air traffic liability
Increase (Decrease) in Air Traffic Liability
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and deferred credits
Increase Decrease In Other Liabilities And Deferred Credits
Increase Decrease In Other Liabilities And Deferred Credits.
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures, including purchase deposits on flight equipment
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Net decrease (increase) in short-term investments
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Net decrease (increase) in restricted cash and short-term investments
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments
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.
Proceeds from sale of equipment, property and investments/subsidiaries
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Repayments Of Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
The cash outflow for debt and for leases meeting the criteria for capitalization, initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Proceeds from:
Proceeds From Issuance Of Financing Abstract
Abstract
Reimbursement from construction reserve account
Reimbursement From Construction Reserve Account
Reimbursement From Construction Reserve Account.
Issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Sale leaseback transactions
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds
Funds transferred to affiliates, net2
Funds transferred to affiliates, net2
Funds transferred to affiliates, net2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash at end of year
Income Statement [Abstract]
Contractual interest expense
Contractual Interest Expense on Prepetition Liabilities Not Recognized in Statement of Operations
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Rent expense
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax
Operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Pensions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Frequent flyer obligation
Deferred Tax Assets, Frequent Flier Liability
Gains from lease transactions
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback Transaction
Reorganization items
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Accelerated depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities Accelerated Depreciation And Amortization
Deferred tax liabilities accelerated depreciation and amortization.
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Overnight Investments, Time Deposits And Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Overnight Investments Time Deposits And Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Overnight Investments Time Deposits And Repurchase Agreements [Member]
Corporate And Bank Notes [Member]
Corporate And Bank Notes [Member]
Corporate And Bank Notes [Member]
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages [Member]
Us Government Agency Mortgages [Member]
US Government Agency Mortgages [Member]
U.S. Government Agency Notes [Member]
Us Government Agency Notes [Member]
US Government Agency Notes [Member]
Commingled Funds [Member]
Commingled Funds [Member]
Commingled Funds [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Short Term Investments [Member]
Other Short-Term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Long-Term incentive plan member
2003 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Three Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Three Plan [Member]
Options/SARs - Outstanding at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options/SARs - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options/SARs - Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options/SARs - Forfeited or Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options/SARs - Outstanding at December 31
Options/SARs - Exercisable at December 31
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options/SARs - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term of Options Outstanding (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options/SARs - Aggregate Intrinsic Value of Options Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Forfeited or Expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Outstanding at December 31
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Exercisable at December 31
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
LTIP Plans and 2003 Plan [Member]
LTIP Plans and 2003 Plan [Member]
LTIP Plans and 2003 Plan [Member]
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Outstanding at January 1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Outstanding at December 31
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt and Accrued Interest
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Debt and Accrued Interest
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
DOT Domestic [Member]
Domestic Country [Member]
DOT Latin America [Member]
Department Of Transportation Latin America [Member]
Department Of Transportation Latin America [Member]
DOT Atlantic [Member]
Department Of Transportation Atlantic [Member]
Department Of Transportation Atlantic [Member]
DOT Pacific [Member]
Department Of Transportation Pacific [Member]
Department Of Transportation Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Airline services in number of cities
Airline Services In Number Of Cities
Airline services in number of cities
Number of countries in which entity operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Number of flights per day
Number Of Flights Per Day
Number of flights per day
Number of aircraft in fleet
Number Of Aircraft In Fleet
Number of aircraft in fleet
Total consolidated revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Summary Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
New EETC [Member]
New EETC [Member]
New EETC [Member]
Refinancing EETC [Member]
Refinancing EETC [Member]
Refinancing EETC [Member]
American Jet Aircraft And Engines [Member]
American Jet Aircraft And Engines [Member]
American Jet Aircraft And Engines [Member]
Boeing Seven Eight Seven Eight for Boeing Seven Eight Seven Nine [Member]
Boeing Seven Eight Seven Eight for Boeing Seven Eight Seven Nine [Member]
Boeing Seven Eight Seven Eight for Boeing Seven Eight Seven Nine [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Eight Seven Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Eight Seven Family [Member]
Boeing Seven Eight Seven Family [Member]
Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Max Aircraft [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven MAX Aircraft [Member]
Embraer One Seven Five [Member]
Embraer One Seven Five [Member]
Embraer One Seven Five [Member]
Boeing 737-823 [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Two Three [Member]
Boeing Seven Three Seven Eight Two Three [Member]
Boeing 757-223 [Member]
Boeing Seven Five Seven Two Two Three [Member]
Boeing Seven Five Seven Two Two Three [Member]
Boeing 767-323ER [Member]
Boeing Seven Six Seven Three Two Three E R [Member]
Boeing Seven Six Seven Three Two Three E R [Member]
Boeing 777-223ER [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Two Two Three E R [Member]
Boeing Seven Seven Seven Two Two Three E R [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restructured Aircraft Purhase Agreement Aircraft Substitution
Restructured Aircraft Purhase Agreement Aircraft Substitution
Restructured Aircraft Purchase Agreement Aircraft Substitution
Option to Purchase Aircraft
Option to Purchase Aircraft
Option to Purchase Aircraft
Aircraft to be acquired
Aircraft to be acquired
Aircraft to be acquired
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Aircraft to be acquired by Republic Airlines
Aircraft to be acquired by Republic Airlines
Aircraft to be acquired by Republic Airlines
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within One Year
First Class Seats
First Class Seats
First Class Seats
Main Cabin Seats
Main Cabin Seats
Main Cabin Seats
Aircraft phased into operation each month
Aircraft phased into operation each month
Aircraft phased into operation each month
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Amount of Refinancing EETC to be offered pursuant to Rule 144A
Amount of Refinancing EETC to be offered pursuant to Rule 144A
Amount of Refinancing EETC to be offered pursuant to Rule 144A
Term of Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Term of Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Number of Aircraft to be Collateralized
Number of Aircraft to be Collateralized
Number of Aircraft to be Collateralized
Amount of New EETC to be offered pursuant to Rule 144A
Amount of New EETC to be offered pursuant to Rule 144A
Amount of New EETC to be offered pursuant to Rule 144A
Merger - Portion of Shares to US Air Stakeholders
Merger - Portion of Shares to US Air Stakeholders
Merger - Portion of Shares to US Air Stakeholders
Merger - Portion of Shares to AMR Stakeholders
Merger - Portion of Shares to AMR Stakeholders
Merger - Portion of Shares to AMR Stakeholders
Merger - AMR Termination Fee
Merger - AMR Termination Fee
Merger - AMR Termination Fee
Merger - US Air Termination Fee
Merger - US Air Termination Fee
Merger - US Air Termination Fee
Merger - Termination Fee in Event of Breach
Merger - Termination Fee in Event of Breach
Merger - Termination Fee in Event of Breach
Merger - Claims Held by Claimholders in Support Agreement
Merger - Claims Held by Claimholders in Support Agreement
Merger - Claims Held by Claimholders in Support Agreement
Merger - Price per Share US Air Stock at Close
Merger - Price per Share US Air Stock at Close
Merger - Price per Share US Air Stock at Close
Merger - Discount on Conversion Price of New American Stock
Merger - Discount on Conversion Price of New American Stock
Merger - Discount on Conversion Price of New American Stock
Merger - Portion to Existing Stockholders
Merger - Portion to Existing Stockholders
Merger - Portion to Existing Stockholders
Merger - Portion to Labor Related Claimholders
Merger - Portion to Labor Related Claimholders
Merger - Portion to Labor Related Claimholders
Statutory income tax provision expense/(benefit)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
State income tax expense/(benefit), net of federal tax effect
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Meal expense
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Meals and Entertainment
Bankruptcy administration expenses
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items
Change in valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Passenger -American Airlines
Passenger Revenue, Mainline
-Regional Affiliates
Passenger Revenue, Regional
Cargo
Cargo and Freight Revenue
Other revenues
Other Revenue, Net
Total operating revenues
Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Aircraft fuel
Fuel Costs
Wages, salaries and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Regional payments to affiliate company
Regional payments to affiliate company
Regional payments to affiliate company
Other rentals and landing fees
Landing Fees and Other Rentals
Maintenance, materials and repairs
Aircraft Maintenance, Materials, and Repairs
Commissions, booking fees and credit card expense
Selling Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Aircraft rentals
Aircraft Rental
Food service
Cost of Services, Catering
Special charges
Special Charges
Special Charges.
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Other Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest capitalized
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period
Related party
Interest Expense, Related Party
Miscellaneous - net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Net
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net
Reorganization Items, Net
Reorganization Items
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax (benefit)
Net Earnings (Loss)
Transactions with Related Parties [Abstract]
Transactions with Related Parties [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Information by Financial Statement Line Item [Axis]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain]
Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain]
Selling Expense [Member]
Selling Expense [Member]
Other Operating Expense [Member]
Other Operating Expense [Member]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
AMR Eagle [Member]
AMR Eagle [Member]
AMR Eagle [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of Daily Departures
Number of Daily Departures
Number of Daily Departures
Number of Destinations in North America
Number of Destinations in North America
Number of Destinations in North America
Passenger Revenue, Regional
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Schedule Of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments [Table Text Block]
1998 Plan [Member]
Nineteen Ninety Eight Plan [Member]
Nineteen Ninety Eight Plan [Member]
2009 Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Nine Plan [Member]
Two Thousand And Nine Plan [Member]
Other Award [Member]
Other Award [Member]
Other Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number for common shares authorized for distribution
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Total charge for share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Cash used to settle equity instruments granted under share-based compensation plans
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Flow Effect, Cash Used to Settle Awards
Aggregate intrinsic value of vested options/SARs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options/SARs granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total intrinsic value of options/SARs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options/SARs granted
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Term of unrecognized compensation cost expected to be recognized (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Fair value of stock options/SARs vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Cash received from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Tax benefit realized on stock options/SARs exercised
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Relative stock price performance range
Performance Share Payout Percentage Range
Peformance Share Payout Percentage Range
Weighted-average grant date fair value of share
Requisite service period for deferred share awards granted (in months)
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period
Fair value of awards settled for deferred awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Settled
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award fair value settled
Commitments, Contingencies And Guarantees
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Lease payments, Type [Table]
Schedule Of Lease payments, Type [Table]
Schedule Of Lease payments, Type [Table]
Lease payments, Type [Line Items]
Lease payments, Type [Line Items]
Lease payments, Type [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Future minimum lease payment under Capital leases - Total
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Future minimum lease payment under Operating Leases - Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Components Of Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Computation Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Investments And Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Investments And Fair Value Measurements Abstract.
Investments And Fair Value Measurements
Investments And Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]
Investments And Fair Value Measurements Text Block.
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Other Regional Aircraft And Engines [Member]
Other Regional Aircraft And Engines [Member]
Other Regional Aircraft And Engines [Member]
Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Major Rotable Parts, Avionics and Assemblies [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Buildings And Improvements (Principally On Leased Land) [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Capitalized Software [Member]
Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciable Life - Minimum (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Depreciable Life - Maximum (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived International Slots and Routes
Indefinite-Lived International Slots and Routes
Airport operating and gate lease rights, amortized life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life
Airport operating and gate lease rights, residual value
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Salvage Value
Amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Average annual amortization expense next five years
Average Annual Amortization Expense Next Five Years
Average annual amortization expense next five years
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Salary scale (ultimate)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Salary scale (ultimate)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Short-Term Investments
Investment [Table Text Block]
Short-Term Investments By Contractual Maturity
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Derivative Instruments, Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI
Location Of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
Derivative Instruments Income Statement Location Of Gain Loss Recognized In Income On Derivative
Derivative Instruments Income Statement Location Of Gain Loss Recognized In Income On Derivative
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Impact on service and interest cost, One Percent Decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, One Percent Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Impact on postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, One Percent Decrease
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Maximum Redemption Date [Domain]
Maximum Redemption Date [Domain]
Maximum Redemption Date [Domain]
Maximum Redemption Date March 15, 2013 [Member]
Maximum Redemption Date March 15, 2013 [Member]
Maximum Redemption Date [Member]
Maximum Redemption Date March 15, 2014 [Member]
Maximum Redemption Date March 15, 2014 [Member]
Maximum Redemption Date March 15, 2014 [Member]
Principal Not Subject To Compromise [Member]
Principal Not Subject To Compromise [Member]
Principal Not Subject To Compromise [Member]
Principal Subject To Compromise [Member]
Principal Subject To Compromise [Member]
Principal Subject To Compromise [Member]
Secured Debt, Tax Exempt [Member]
Secured Debt, Tax Exempt [Member]
Secured Debt, Tax Exempt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Pass Through Trust Certificates Series 2011-1 [Member]
Pass Through Trust Certificates Series 2011-1 [Member]
Pass Through Trust Certificates Series 2011-1 [Member]
10.5% Senior Secured Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Ten Point Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twelve [Member]
Ten Point Five Percentage Senior Secured Notes Due Two Thousand Twelve [Member]
Pass Throught Trust Certificates Series 2011-2 [Member]
Pass Throught Trust Certificates Series 2011-2 [Member]
Pass Throught Trust Certificates Series 2011-2 [Member]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series [Axis]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series [Axis]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Title [Domain]
Auction Market Preferred Securities, Stock Series, Title [Domain]
Series A Equipment Notes [Member]
Series A [Member]
Series B Equipment Notes [Member]
Series B [Member]
Payments Not Made Due to Chapter 11 Proceedings
Payments Not Made Due to Chapter 11 Proceedings
Payments Not Made Due to Chapter 11 Proceedings
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period, Gain (Loss) on Restructuring, Net of Tax
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period, Gain (Loss) on Restructuring, Net of Tax
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period, Gain (Loss) on Restructuring, Per Share, Net
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period, Gain (Loss) on Restructuring, Per Share, Net
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period, Gain (Loss) on Transfer of Assets, Net of Tax
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Debtor, Current Period, Gain (Loss) on Transfer of Assets, Net of Tax
Debtor Reorganization Items, Net Loss on Claims and Troubled Debt Restructuring
Debtor Reorganization Items, Net Loss on Claims and Troubled Debt Restructuring
Debtor Reorganization Items, Net Loss on Claims and Troubled Debt Restructuring
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument Number Of Aircraft Collateralized
Debt Instrument Number Of Aircraft Collateralized
Debt Instrument Number Of Aircrafts Collateralized
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
AAdvantage Mile Advance Purchase Amount
AAdvantage Mile Advance Purchase Amount
AAdvantage Mile Advance Purchase Amount
Loans Payable
Loans Payable
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Proceeds redeemable from equity offerings, percentage
Maximum Redeemable From Equity Offerings, Percentage
Maximum redeemable from equity offerings, percentage
Redemption price with equity proceeds
Redemption price with equity proceeds
Redemption price with equity proceeds
Redemption Price
Redemption price
Redemption price.
Maximum Redeemable During Twelve Month Period
Maximum Redeemable During Twelve Month Period
Maximum Redeemable During Twelve Month Period
Interest Paid, Net
Interest Paid, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Table]
Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]
Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]
Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments [Member]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) [Member]
Income Tax Benefit Expense [Member]
Income Tax Benefit Expense [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Current year change
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Current Year Change
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Current Year Change
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Benefit plan modifications
Reclassification of derivative financial instruments into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Change In Fair Value Of Derivative Financial Instruments
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Non-cash tax provision
Ending balance
Tax benefit resulting from OCI allocation
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Current liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Noncurrent liability
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities
Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Classified As Subject to Compromise [Member]
Classified As Subject to Compromise [Member]
Classified As Subject to Compromise [Member]
Not Classified As Subject to Compromise[Member]
Not Classified As Subject To Compromise [Member]
Not Classified [Member]
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Components Of Company's Special Charges
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Year One
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One
Year Two
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two
Year Three
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three
Year Four
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four
Year Five
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five
Five Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Net loss
Changes in pension, retiree medical and other liability
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Non-cash tax provision
Unrealized gain on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Reclassification and amortization of stock compensation plans
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Intercompany equity transfer
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Ending Balance
Private Equity Partnerships [Member]
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]
Insurance Group Annuity Contracts [Member]
Fair Value at January 1
Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held
Relating to assets sold during the period
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period
Purchases, sales, settlements (net)
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Purchases
Defined Benefit Plan Purchases
Defined Benefit Plan Purchases
Sales
Defined Benefit Plan Sales
Defined Benefit Plan Sales
Fair Value at December 31
International Companies [Member]
International Companies [Member]
International Companies [Member]
Invested in Certain Mutual Funds [Member]
Invested in Certain Mutual Funds [Member]
Invested in Certain Mutual Funds [Member]
Super Saver 401(k) Company Match
Super Saver 401(k) Company Match
Super Saver 401(k) Company Match
Pilot Super Saver 401k Company Match
Pilot Super Saver 401k Company Match
Pilot Super Saver 401k Company Match
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Recognized Unamortized Prior Service Cost
Recognized Unamortized Prior Service Cost
Recognized Unamortized Prior Service Cost
Retiree Medical Plan, Plan Amendment Gain
Retiree Medical Plan, Plan Amendment Gain
Retiree Medical Plan, Plan Amendment Gain
Amortization period in years
Amortization period in years
Amortization period in years
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Change Due to Subsequent Interim Measurement
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Change Due to Subsequent Interim Measurement
Retiree Medical Plan, Net Gain Loss at Remeasurement
Retiree Medical Plan, Net Gain Loss at Remeasurement
Retiree Medical Plan, Net Gain Loss at Remeasurement
Recognized Unamortized Prior Service Cost - Retiree Medical
Recognized Unamortized Prior Service Cost - Retiree Medical
Recognized Unamortized Prior Service Cost - Retiree Medical
Defined Benefit Plans, Actuarial Loss at Remeasurement
Defined Benefit Plans, Actuarial Loss at Remeasurement
Defined Benefit Plans, Actuarial Loss at Remeasurement
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Estimated year of liquidation of underlying assets
Estimated year of liquidation of underlying assets
Estimated year of liquidation of underlying assets
The estimated net loss and prior service cost for the defined benefit pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Annualized ten-year rate of return on plan assets
Annualized Ten-Year Rate Of Return On Plan Assets
Annualized ten-year rate of return on plan assets
Define benefit plan obligation to return collateral on loaned securities, net
Define benefit plan obligation to return collateral on loaned securities, net
Receivables And Payables for Foreign Currency Contracts, Net, Not Included in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Receivables And Payables for Foreign Currency Contracts, Net, Not Included in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Receivables And Payables for Foreign Currency Contracts, Net, Not Included in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Retiree Medical Plan, Curtailment Gain Loss
Retiree Medical Plan, Curtailment Gain Loss
Retiree Medical Plan, Curtailment Gain Loss
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Pension and postretirement benefits
Debtor Reorganization Items, Pension and Other Postretirement Related Charges
Rejection of facility bond related obligations
Reorganization Items Aircraft and Facility Financing Renegotiations And Rejections
Reorganization Items Aircraft and Facility Financing Renegotiations And Rejections
Professional fees
Debtor Reorganization Items, Legal and Advisory Professional Fees
Debtor Reorganization Items, Other Expense (Income)
Debtor Reorganization Items, Other Expense (Income)
Total reorganization items, net
Obligation at January 1
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Obligation at December 31
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Funded status at December 31
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Aircraft lease and facility bond related obligations
Aircraft Lease And Facility Bond Related Obligations
Aircraft Lease And Facility Bond Related Obligations
Pension and postretirement benefits
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Other Liabilities
Total liabilities subject to compromise
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Earnings (Loss)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Current year change
Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Changes In Fair Value
Other comprehensive income, defined benefit plan, changes in fair value
Derivative financial instruments:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax [Abstract]
Change in fair value
Other Comprehensive Income, Derivative Instruments, Changes In Fair Value
Other comprehensive income, derivative instruments, changes in fair value
Reclassification into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, before Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax, [Abstract]
Net change in value
Other Comprehensive Income, Gain (Loss) On Investment, Changes In Fair Value
Other comprehensive income, gain (loss) on investment, changes in fair value
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Corporate Debt With Standard And Poor's (S&P) Rating Lower Than A [Member]
Corporate Debt With Standard And Poors Rating Lower Than [Member]
Corporate Debt With Standard And Poor's Rating Lower Than A [Member]
Corporate Debt With Standard And Poor's (S&P) Rating A Or Higher [Member]
Corporate Debt With Standard And Poors Rating Or Higher [Member]
Corporate Debt With Standard And Poor's Rating A Or Higher [Member]
U.S. Companies [Member]
U S Companies [Member]
U.S. Companies [Member]
Emerging Market Companies [Member]
Emerging Market Companies [Member]
Emerging Market Companies [Member]
Emerging Market Government Securities [Member]
Emerging Market Government Securities [Member]
Emerging Market Government Securities [Member]
U.S. Buyout Opportunities [Member]
U S Buyout Opportunities [Member]
U.S. Buyout Opportunities [Member]
European Buyout Opportunities [Member]
European Buyout Opportunities [Member]
European Buyout Opportunities [Member]
Emerging Market 103-12 Investment Trust [Member]
Emerging Market One Zero Three To One One Two Investment Trust [Member]
Emerging Market One Zero Three To One One Two Investment Trust [Member]
Canadian Segregated Balanced Value [Member]
Canadian Segregated Balanced Value [Member]
Canadian Segregated Balanced Value Member
Common/Collective Trust [Member]
Common Or Collective Trust [Member]
Common Or Collective Trust Member
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
United Kingdom [Member]
United Kingdom [Member]
United Kingdom [Member]
Japan [Member]
Japan [Member]
Japan [Member]
Netherlands [Member]
Netherlands [Member]
Netherlands [Member]
Republic of Korea [Member]
Republic of Korea [Member]
Republic of Korea [Member]
Germany [Member]
Germany [Member]
Germany [Member]
France [Member]
France [Member]
France [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
No Concentration Greater Than Five Percent In Any One Country [Member]
No Concentration Greater Than Five Percent In Any One Country [Member]
No Concentration Greater Than Five Percent In Any One Country [Member]
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
International Markets [Member]
International Markets [Member]
International Markets [Member]
Large-Cap Companies [Member]
Large Cap Companies [Member]
Large - Cap Companies [Member]
Mid-Cap Companies [Member]
Mid Cap Companies [Member]
Mid - Cap Companies [Member]
Small-Cap Companies [Member]
Small Cap Companies [Member]
Small - Cap Companies [Member]
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Government Securities [Member]
US Government Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Municipal Securities [Member]
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Common/Collective And 103-12 Investment Trusts [Member]
Common Or Collective And One Zero Three To One One Two Investment Trusts [Member]
Common Or Collective And One Zero Three To One One Two Investment Trusts [Member]
Dividend And Interest Receivable [Member]
Dividend And Interest Receivable [Member]
Dividend And Interest Receivable [Member]
Due To/From Brokers For Sale Of Securities [Member]
Due To From Brokers For Sale Of Securities [Member]
Due To/From Brokers For Sale Of Securities [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Defined benefit plan master trust future funding commitments
Defined benefit plan master trust future funding commitments
Defined benefit plan master trust future funding commitments
Master Trust Future Funding Commitments Period
Master Trust Future Funding Commitments Period
Master Trust Future Funding Commitments Period, Years
Effect Of Cash Flow Hedges On Financial Statements
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Statements Of Operations
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Carrying Value And Estimated Fair Values Of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Airport Operating Rights [Member]
Airport Operating Rights [Member]
Airport Operating Rights [Member]
Gate Lease Rights [Member]
Gate Lease Rights [Member]
Gate Lease Rights [Member]
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Share Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Subsequent Events Schedule Of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events Schedule Of Aircraft Acquisition Commitments [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block]
Md Eight Zero [Member]
Md Eight Zero [Member]
MD Eight Zero [Member]
B757-200 [Member]
Boeing Seven Fifty Seven Two Zero Zero [Member]
Boeing Seven Fifty Seven Two Zero Zero [Member]
B767-200ER [Member]
Boeing Seven Sixty Seven Two Zero Zero E R [Member]
Boeing Seven Sixty Seven Two Zero Zero E R [Member]
B767-300ER [Member]
Boeing Seven Sixty Seven Three Zero Zero E R [Member]
Boeing Seven Sixty Seven Three Zero Zero E R [Member]
LTV Requirement Description
LTV Requirement Description
LTV Requirement Description
Collateral Description
Debt Instrument, Collateral
LTV as of Last Measurement Date
Ltv As Of measurement Date
Ltv As Of measurement Date
Number of aircraft collateralized
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Due In One Year Or Less [Member]
Due In One Year Or Less [Member]
Due In One Year Or Less [Member]
Due Between One Year And Three Years [Member]
Due Between One Year And Three Years [Member]
Due Between One Year And Three Years [Member]
Due After Three Years [Member]
Due After Three Years [Member]
Due After Three Years [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Aircraft Charges [Member]
Aircraft Charges [Member]
Aircraft Charges [Member]
Facility Exit Costs [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Employee Charges [Member]
Employee Charges [Member]
Employee Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Remaining accrual, beginning
Restructuring Reserve
Capacity reduction charges
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense
Non-cash charges
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Payments
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Remaining accrual, ending
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
NEO Airbus Aircraft [Member]
Neo Airbus Aircraft [Member]
Neo Airbus Aircraft [Member]
Aircraft Purchase Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required
Aircraft Lease Commitment Future Minimum Quantity Required
Quarterly Financial Data [Table]
Quarterly Financial Data [Table]
Quarterly Financial Data [Table]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Severance Related Charges and Write Off of Leasehold Improvements
severance related charges and write off of lease hold improvements
severance related charges and write off of lease hold improvements
Restructuring charges and special items
Restructuring Charges and Special Items
Restructuring Charges and Special Items
Impairment charge
Asset Impairment Charges
Revenue reduction as a result of changes in assumptions
Decrease in Revenue Resulting from Change in Breakage Assumptions
Decrease in Revenue Resulting from Change in Breakage Assumptions
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
One Year from Balance Sheet Date [Member]
One Year from Balance Sheet Date [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Expense Credit from Elections Under Tax Relief Act of 2010 and And Recovery Act of 2008
Income Tax Expense Credit from Elections Under Tax Relief Act of 2010 and And Recovery Act of 2008
Income Tax Expense Credit from Elections Under Tax Relief Act of 2010 and And Recovery Act of 2008
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Dates
Unrecognized tax benefit
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward
Unrealized benefit related to the implementation of share-based compensation accounting guidance
Unrealized Tax Benefit Related to the Implementation of Share-Based Compensation Accounting
Unrealized Tax Benefit Related to the Implementation of Share-Based Compensation Accounting
Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Percentage of cumulative stock ownership changes among material shareholders limited for company's future use of NOLs
Section 382 Maximum Ownership Change Among Material Shareholders During Three Year Period
Section 382 Maximum Ownership Change Among Material Shareholders During Three Year Period
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Section 382 Limitation Test Period
Section 382 Limitation Test Period
Section 382 Limitation Test Period
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimate of Time to Transfer
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Derivative, at Fair Value
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Derivative, at Fair Value, Net
Minimum R-squared percentage in fuel hedge contracts
General Fair Value Hedge Information, Minimum R Square, Percentage
Minimum dollar offset correlation
General Fair Value Hedge Information, Dollar Offset Threshold, Minimum
Maximum dollar offset correlation
General Fair Value Hedge Information, Dollar Offset Threshold, Maximum
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Liability for Catastrophe Claims by Catastrophic Event [Axis]
Liability for Catastrophe Claims by Catastrophic Event [Axis]
Catastrophic Event [Domain]
Catastrophic Event [Domain]
Catastrophic Liability [Member]
Catastrophic Liability [Member]
Catastrophic Liability [Member]
Principal Term Of New Business Plan, Headcount Reduction
Principal Term Of New Business Plan, Headcount Reduction
Principal term of new business plan, headcount reduction.
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense
Insurance proceeds from partial settlement of claims
Unusual or Infrequent Item, Insurance Proceeds
Other assets
Other Assets
Other liabilities and deferred credits
Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities
Operating revenues
Operating income (loss)
Net earnings (loss)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for obsolescence
Allowance For Obsolescence
Allowance for obsolescence
Other Assets
Other Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated amortization on domestic slots and airport operating and gate lease rights
Accumulated Amortization On Domestic Slots And Airport Operating And Gate Lease Rights
Accumulated amortization on domestic slots and airport operating and gate lease rights
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Special Charges And Restructuring Activities
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current Assets
Cash
Cash
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Receivables, less allowance for uncollectible accounts
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories, less allowance for obsolescence
Airline Related Inventory, Net
Fuel derivative contracts
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Equipment and Property
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Flight equipment, at cost
Flight Equipment Owned, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Flight Equipment Owned, Accumulated Depreciation
Flight equipment, net
Flight Equipment Owned, Net
Purchase deposits for flight equipment
Other equipment and property, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Accumulated Depreciation
Other equipment and property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Net
Equipment and property, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Equipment and Property Under Capital Leases
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Flight equipment
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Flight Equipment, Gross
Other equipment and property
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross
Equipment and Property Under Capital Leases, gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Less accumulated amortization
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Equipment and property under capital leases, net
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Other Assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
International slots and route authorities
Domestic slots and airport operating and gate lease rights, less accumulated amortization (2011- $489; 2010 - $473)
Indefinite-Lived Domestic Slots and Routes
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets, total
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued salaries and wages
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Fuel derivative liability
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Air traffic liability
Deferred Air Traffic Revenue, Current
Payable to affiliates
Due to Affiliate, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
Current obligations under capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities
Obligations Under Capital Leases, Less Current Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities and Credits
Other Liabilities And Credits [Abstract]
Other Liabilities And Credits Abstract
Deferred gains
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Pension and postretirement benefits
Other liabilities and deferred credits
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities and Credits Total
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Common stock - $1 par value
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders' equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period
Expected volatility, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected volatility, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Annual forfeiture rate
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Annual Forfeiture Rate
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award fair value assumptions annual forfeiture rate
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations Exceeding Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Assumption Used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Target Asset Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Target Asset Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Target Asset Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Changes In Fair Value Measurements Of Level 3 Investments
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of One Percentage Point Change In Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance For Obsolescence Of Inventories [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Allowance For Uncollectible Accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Reserves For Environmental Remediation Costs [Member]
Reserve for Environmental Costs [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Changes charged to statement of operations accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Payments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Write-offs (net of recoveries)
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Sales, retirements and transfers
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Balance at end of year
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Aircraft [Member]
Aircraft [Member]
Aircraft [Member]
Other Leased Equipment And Property [Member]
Other Leased Equipment And Property [Member]
Other Leased Equipment And Property [Member]
AAdvantage Miles [Member]
Aadvantage Miles [Member]
Aadvantage Miles [Member]
Residual value percentage of equipment and properties
Property, Plant and Equipment, Salvage Value, Percentage
Amortized period of equipment and property under capital leases, in years
Amortized Period Of Equipment And Property Under Capital Leases
Amortized period of equipment and property under capital leases
Deferred amortization period of revenue for air transportation sold at fair value (in months)
Revenue For Air Transportation Sold At Fair Value, Deferred Amortization Period
Revenue For Air Transportation Sold At Fair Value, Deferred Amortization Period
Unrecognized revenue
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Reorganization
Reorganization under Chapter 11 of US Bankruptcy Code Disclosure [Text Block]