Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
American Airlines, Inc. [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Components of Special Items, Net in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Table]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Table]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Warrants Tranche 1 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 1 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 1 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 2 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 2 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 2 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 3 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 3 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 3 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 4 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 4 [Member]
Warrants Tranche 4 [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2014 Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit Facility 2014 [Member]
Credit Facility 2014 [Member]
April 2016 Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit Facility April 2016 [Member]
Credit Facility April 2016 [Member]
3.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes 3.75% Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes 3.75% Due 2025 [Member]
4.625% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes 4.625% Due in 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes 4.625% Due in 2020 [Member]
2013 Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit Facility 2013 [Member]
Credit Facility 2013 [Member]
6.50% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes 6.50% Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes 6.50% Due 2025
11.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes 11.75% Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes 11.75% Due 2025
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility [Member]
Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Special Facility Revenue Bonds [Member]
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Maturing 2029 Through 2032 [Member]
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Maturing 2029 Through 2032 [Member]
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Maturing 2029 Through 2032 [Member]
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]
Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]
Payroll Support Program Promissory Note [Member]
Payroll Support Program Promissory Note [Member]
Payroll Support Program Promissory Note [Member]
CARES Act Secured Loan [Member]
CARES Act Secured Loan [Member]
CARES Act Secured Loan [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items]
Decrease in revenue compared to prior year period
Decrease In Revenue Compared to Prior Year
Decrease In Revenue Compared to Prior Year
Decrease in flying compared to prior year period
Decrease In Flight Travel Compared to Prior Year
Decrease In Flight Travel Compared to Prior Year
Estimated reduction in operating and capital expenditures
Estimated Reduction In Operating And Capital Expenditures
Estimated Reduction In Operating And Capital Expenditures
Number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Number of positions eliminated, percent
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Period Percent
Number of team members opted for early retirement, a reduced work schedule or partially paid leave
Number Of Employees Opting For Early Retirement, Reduced Work Schedule, Or Partially-Paid Leave Status
Number Of Employees Opting For Early Retirement, Reduced Work Schedule, Or Partially-Paid Leave Status
Available liquidity
Available Liquidity
Available Liquidity
Unrestricted cash and short-term investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, aggregate principal issued
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Repayments of senior notes
Repayments of Senior Debt
Borrowings from credit facilities
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Issuance of shares of AAG common stock pursuant to a public stock offering (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Price per share (in dollars per share)
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Issuance of AAG common stock pursuant to a public stock offering
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
Proceeds From Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Proceeds From Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Approved financial assistance under the CARES Act
Approved Financial Assistance Under the CARES Act
Approved Financial Assistance Under the CARES Act
Financial assistance received under the CARES Act
Financial Assistance Received Under The Cares Act
Financial Assistance Received Under The Cares Act
Increase in liquidity from deferral of payroll taxes under CARES Act
Increase In Liquidity From Deferred Payroll Taxes Under The CARES Act
Increase In Liquidity From Deferred Payroll Taxes Under The CARES Act
Minimum liquidity
Line Of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Minimum Aggregate Liquidity Required
Line Of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Minimum Aggregate Liquidity Required
Financial assistance received under the CARES Act, percent
Financial Assistance Received Under The Cares Act, Percentage
Financial Assistance Received Under The Cares Act, Percentage
Financial assistance, CARES Act
Financial Assistance, Payroll Support Program
Financial Assistance, Payroll Support Program
Financial assistance, CARES Act, deferred
Financial Assistance, Payroll Support Program, Deferred
Financial Assistance, Payroll Support Program, Deferred
Warrant, number of shares of common stock (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Aggregate stock repurchase price
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Average cost per share (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Payment of dividends
Payments of Dividends
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Contract Liabilities
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions with Related Parties
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Pension, Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Loss on Investments [Member]
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI attributable to parent, before tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Before Tax, Attributable To Parent [Roll Forward]
AOCI Before Tax, Attributable To Parent [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, before tax
AOCI before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, before tax
OCI, before Reclassifications, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, before tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending balance, before tax
AOCI tax, attributable to parent [Roll Forward]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, tax
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Ending balance, tax
AOCI attributable to parent, net of tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Ending balance, net of tax
Summary of Net Receivables (Payables) to Related Parties
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
AAG [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
AAG's wholly-owned subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Receivables from related parties, net
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Current
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive loss, net
Purchase and retirement of AAG common stock
Dividends declared on AAG common stock
Dividends, Common Stock
Issuance of shares of AAG common stock pursuant to employee stock plans net of shares withheld for cash taxes
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Settlement of single-dip unsecured claims held in Disputed Claims Reserve
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Disputed Claims Settlement
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Disputed Claims Settlement
Payroll Support Program Warrants
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Equity component of convertible debt issued, net of tax and offering costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Share-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Intercompany equity transfer
Intercompany Equity Transfer
Intercompany Equity Transfer
Ending Balance
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Air traffic liability [Member]
Air Traffic [Member]
Air Traffic [Member]
Loyalty program liability [Member]
Loyalty Program [Member]
Loyalty Program [Member]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash
Cash
Short-term investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net
Airline Related Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Operating property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Flight equipment
Flight Equipment, Gross
Ground property and equipment
Ground Property and Equipment, Gross
The gross amount of long-lived, depreciable ground property and equipment.
Equipment purchase deposits
Deposits on Flight Equipment
Total property and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $724 and $704, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred tax asset
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Total other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued salaries and wages
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue, current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt and finance leases, net of current maturities
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Pension and postretirement benefits
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Loyalty program liability
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings (deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ deficit
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
Airline Destination [Table]
Airline Destination [Table]
Passenger [Member]
Passenger [Member]
Airline Destinations [Axis]
Airline Destinations [Axis]
Airline Destination [Domain]
Airline Destination [Domain]
Domestic [Member]
Domestic Destination [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Latin America Destination [Member]
Atlantic [Member]
Atlantic Destination [Member]
Pacific [Member]
Pacific Destination [Member]
Airline Destination Disclosure [Line Items]
Airline Destination Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Impairment
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract term
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Description of Timing
Recognition of revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Airline Expenses [Abstract]
Regional Expenses [Table]
Regional Expenses [Table]
Regional Expenses [Table]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Regional Expenses [Line Items]
Regional Expenses
Regional Operating Expenses [Text Block]
Regional Operating Expenses [Text Block]
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment charge
Asset Impairment Charges
Number of reporting units for goodwill impairment testing
Number of Reporting Units
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [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]
Long-term debt, including current maturities
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Federal [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
State [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
NOL carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Common stock distributed from Disputed Claims Reserve (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Distributed From Disputed Claims Reserve
Common Stock, Capital Shares Distributed From Disputed Claims Reserve
Common stock held in Disputed Claims reserve (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved For Issuance In Disputed Claims Reserve
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved For Issuance In Disputed Claims Reserve
Number of putative class action lawsuits
Number Of Putative Class Action Lawsuits
Number of putative class action lawsuits.
Preliminary settlement amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Summary of Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Long-Term Debt, Including Current Maturities
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Legal Proceedings
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Pension, retiree medical and other postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Regional Carrier [Member]
Regional Carrier [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Republic Airline Inc. [Member]
Republic Airline Inc [Member]
Republic Airline Inc [Member]
Aircraft fuel and related taxes
Fuel Costs
Salaries, wages and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers
Capacity Purchases
Capacity Purchases
Maintenance, materials and repairs
Aircraft Maintenance, Materials, and Repairs
Other rent and landing fees
Landing Fees and Other Rentals
Aircraft rent
Aircraft Rental
Selling expenses
Selling and Marketing Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Special items, net
Restructuring And Other, Net
Restructuring And Other, Net
Other
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Total regional expenses
Airline, Capacity Purchase Arrangements
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Mainline [Member]
Mainline [Member]
PSP Financial Assistance
Payroll Support Program Grant
Payroll Support Program Grant
Severance expenses
Severance Costs
Labor contract expenses
Other Labor-related Expenses
Fleet impairment
Flight Equipment, Operating Lease, And Inventory Impairment Loss
Flight Equipment, Operating Lease, And Inventory Impairment Loss
Fleet restructuring expenses
Other Restructuring Costs
Merger integration expenses
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Mark-to-market adjustments on bankruptcy obligations, net
Mark-to Market Adjustments Income (Loss) for Bankruptcy Obligations and Other
Mark-to Market Adjustments Income (Loss) for Bankruptcy Obligations and Other
Other operating special items, net
Other Operating Special Charges, Net
Other Operating Special Charges, Net
Operating special items, net
Mark-to-market adjustments on equity and other investments, net
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Debt refinancing, extinguishment and other charges
Debt Refinancing, Debt Extinguishment And Other Expense
Debt Refinancing, Debt Extinguishment And Other Expense
Nonoperating special items, net
Non-Operating Special Items, Net
Nonoperating net expenses (credits) recognized in the period that are infrequent in occurrence or unusual in nature.
Write-down of aircraft and spare parts
Fleet Equipment Impairment And Inventory Write-Down
Fleet Equipment Impairment And Inventory Write-Down
Write-offs of ROU assets and lease return costs
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Fair Value Measurements and Other Investments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions
Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment and Sale Leaseback Transactions
Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment and Sale Leaseback Transactions
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Sales of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Increase in restricted short-term investments
Increase (Decrease) In Restricted Short-Term Investments
Increase (Decrease) In Short-Term Investments
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payments on long-term debt and finance leases
Repayments of Debt and Lease Obligation
Proceeds from issuance of equity
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Deferred financing costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Treasury stock repurchases
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Dividend payments
Payments of Ordinary Dividends
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase in cash and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and restricted cash at end of period
Non-cash transactions:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Right-of-use (ROU) assets acquired through operating leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Settlement of bankruptcy obligations
Other Significant Noncash Transaction Bankruptcy Settlement Obligation
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Bankruptcy Settlement Obligation
Payroll Support Program Warrants
Payroll Support Program Warrants Issued
Payroll Support Program Warrants Issued
Deferred financing costs paid through issuance of debt
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Property and equipment acquired through finance leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Supplemental information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid, net
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Passenger travel [Member]
Passenger Travel [Member]
Passenger Travel [Member]
Loyalty revenue - travel [Member]
Loyalty Program, Travel Redemptions [Member]
Loyalty Program, Travel Redemptions [Member]
Cargo [Member]
Cargo and Freight [Member]
Other [Member]
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Loyalty revenue - marketing services [Member]
Loyalty Program, Marketing Services [Member]
Loyalty Program, Marketing Services [Member]
Other revenue [Member]
Other Revenue [Member]
Other Revenue [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncement
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Project [Axis]
Project [Axis]
Project [Domain]
Project [Domain]
JFK Airport upgrade [Member]
JFK Airport Upgrade [Member]
JFK Airport Upgrade [Member]
Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Scenario [Domain]
Interest Rate Scenario [Domain]
[Domain] for Interest Rate Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate First Five Years [Member]
Interest Rate First Five Years [Member]
Interest Rate First Five Years [Member]
United States Government [Member]
United States Government [Member]
United States Government [Member]
5.25% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Note 5.25% Matures 2031 [Member]
Senior Note 5.25% Matures 2031
5.375% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Note 5.375% Matures 2036 [Member]
Senior Note 5.375% Matures 2036
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate [Member]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate [Member]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis spread on variable rate, floor
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Floor Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Floor Interest Rate
Stated interest rate
Construction project investment amount
Construction Project, Investment Amount
Construction Project, Investment Amount
Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Issuance price percentage
Long Term Debt, Price, Percentage Of Par Value
Long Term Debt, Price, Percentage Of Par Value
Debt redemption price percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Costs of issuance
Reimbursement of costs
Reimbursement Of Project Costs
Reimbursement Of Project Costs
Increase in debt instrument face amount for each disbursement received
Increase In Debt Instrument Face Amount For Each Installment Disbursed
Increase In Debt Instrument Face Amount For Each Installment Disbursed
Term of underwriters option
Debt Instrument, Term Of Underwriters Option
Debt Instrument, Term Of Underwriters Option
Underwriters option to purchase
Debt Instrument, Underwriters Option To Purchase
Debt Instrument, Underwriters Option To Purchase
Conversion ratio
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Conversion price (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Conversion terms, percentage sales price exceeds conversion price
Convertible Debt, Conversion Terms, Percentage Of Sales Price Exceeding Conversion Price
Convertible Debt, Conversion Terms, Percentage Of Sales Price Exceeding Conversion Price
Measurement period threshold trading price percentage
Convertible Debt, Conversion Terms, Measurement Period Trading Price Threshold Percentage
Convertible Debt, Conversion Terms, Measurement Period Trading Price Threshold Percentage
Percent of holders that may declare debt due and payable
Debt Instrument, Percent Of Holders Can Declare Debt Due And Payable
Debt Instrument, Percent Of Holders Can Declare Debt Due And Payable
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Contractual coupon interest
Interest Expense, Debt
Expected amortization of debt discount, 2020
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year One
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year One
Expected amortization of debt discount, 2021
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Expected amortization of debt discount, 2022
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Expected amortization of debt discount, 2023
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Expected amortization of debt discount, 2024
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Expected amortization of debt discount, 2025
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Six
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Expected Amortization, Year Six
Average interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Share Repurchase Programs and Cash Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Prior service benefit [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Actuarial loss [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Nonoperating other income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net income (loss)
Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash, Current
Total cash and restricted cash
Principal amount of 6.50% convertible senior notes
Unamortized debt discount
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Net carrying amount of 6.50% convertible senior notes
Long-term Debt
Additional paid-in capital
December 2016 Credit Facilities [Member]
Credit Facility December 2016 [Member]
Credit Facility December 2016 [Member]
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) [Member]
Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate [Member]
5.000% Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes 5.000% Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes 5.000% Due 2022 [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Total long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Less: Total unamortized debt discount, premium and issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Less: Current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Variable interest rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Components of Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Benefits [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Retiree Medical and Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Amortization of:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization [Abstract]
Prior service cost (benefit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Unrecognized net loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
2020 contributions expected to be deferred under CARES Act
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Current Year Employer Contributions Deferred Under CARES Act
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Current Year Employer Contributions Deferred Under CARES Act
Basic EPS:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted EPS:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted EPS
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Share computation for diluted EPS:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Dilutive effect of stock awards (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Restricted stock unit awards
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
PSP Warrants
Warrant [Member]
6.50% convertible senior notes
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Anti-Dilutive Securities Excluded From Calculation of Diluted EPS
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Contract balances, liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Special Items, Net
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Regional expenses
Special items, net
Restructuring And Other Expense (Income), Mainline
Restructuring And Other Expense (Income), Mainline
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Nonoperating income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense, net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total nonoperating expense, net
Net income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Movement In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Movement In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Movement In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Deferral of revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase from Deferral Of Revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase from Deferral Of Revenue
Recognition of revenue
Ending balance
Inactive period before expiration of mileage credits
Inactive Period Before Expiration Of Mileage Credits
Inactive Period Before Expiration Of Mileage Credits
Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis]
Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis]
Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain]
Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain]
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member]
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member]
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member]
China Southern Airlines [Member]
China Southern Airlines Company Limited [Member]
China Southern Airlines [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Bank Notes / Certificates of Deposit / Time Deposits [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term investments
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Components of Regional Expenses
Schedule Of Regional Operating Expenses [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Regional Operating Expenses
Accumulated amortization of intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Purchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)
Dividends declared on common stock (in dollars per share)
Issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to employee stock plans (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture