Delta Air Lines (DAL) 10-Q 15 Jul 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - $ / shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	DELTA AIR LINES INC /DE/
Entity Central Index Key	27,904
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	795,398,332

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,293	$ 2,088
Short-term investments	1,494	1,217
Accounts receivable, net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $10 and $11 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	1,966	2,297
Hedge margin receivable	134	925
Fuel inventory	553	534
Expendable parts and supplies inventories, net of an allowance for obsolescence of $120 and $127 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	328	318
Hedge derivatives asset	966	1,078
Deferred income taxes, net	2,892	3,275
Prepaid expenses and other	815	733
Total current assets	11,441	12,465
Property and Equipment, Net:
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $10,140 and $9,340 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	22,480	21,929
Other Assets:
Goodwill	9,794	9,794
Identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $802 and $793 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	4,594	4,603
Deferred income taxes, net	3,374	4,320
Other noncurrent assets	1,098	1,010
Total other assets	18,860	19,727
Total assets	52,781	54,121
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,659	1,216
Air traffic liability	6,039	4,296
Accounts payable	2,803	2,622
Accrued salaries and related benefits	2,112	2,266
Hedge derivatives liability	1,440	2,772
Frequent flyer deferred revenue	1,561	1,580
Other accrued liabilities	1,468	2,127
Total current liabilities	17,082	16,879
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt and capital leases	7,598	8,561
Pension, postretirement and related benefits	13,869	15,138
Frequent flyer deferred revenue	2,347	2,602
Other noncurrent liabilities	2,322	2,128
Total noncurrent liabilities	$ 26,136	$ 28,429
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock at $0.0001 par value; 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 816,405,334 and 845,048,310 shares issued at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	$ 0	$ 0
Additional paid-in capital	11,681	12,981
Retained earnings	5,540	3,456
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,288)	(7,311)
Treasury stock, at cost, 21,007,002 and 19,790,077 shares at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(370)	(313)
Total stockholders' equity	9,563	8,813
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 52,781	$ 54,121

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets:
Allowance for uncollectible accounts	$ 10	$ 11
Allowance for obsolescence	120	127
Property and equipment additions:
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	10,140	9,340
Other Assets:
Accumulated amortization	$ 802	$ 793
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value per share (in usd per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	816,405,334	845,048,310
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	21,007,002	19,790,077

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Operating Revenue:
Mainline	$ 7,587	$ 7,582	$ 14,136	$ 13,806
Regional carriers	1,552	1,684	2,926	3,137
Total passenger revenue	9,139	9,266	17,062	16,943
Cargo	207	230	424	447
Other	1,361	1,125	2,609	2,147
Total operating revenue	10,707	10,621	20,095	19,537
Operating Expense:
Salaries and related costs	2,195	2,046	4,287	4,015
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	1,457	2,434	3,292	4,660
Regional carrier expense	1,097	1,361	2,150	2,680
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs	499	466	951	914
Depreciation and amortization	448	451	918	893
Contracted services	457	440	898	867
Passenger commissions and other selling expenses	421	440	807	813
Landing fees and other rents	388	355	761	696
Profit sharing	411	340	547	439
Passenger service	227	215	417	388
Aircraft rent	60	56	120	107
Restructuring and other items	25	30	35	79
Other	548	408	1,040	787
Total operating expense	8,233	9,042	16,223	17,338
Operating Income	2,474	1,579	3,872	2,199
Other (Expense) Income:
Interest expense, net	(127)	(173)	(258)	(359)
Miscellaneous, net	19	(108)	(62)	(207)
Total other expense, net	(108)	(281)	(320)	(566)
Income Before Income Taxes	2,366	1,298	3,552	1,633
Income Tax Provision	(881)	(497)	(1,321)	(619)
Net Income	$ 1,485	$ 801	$ 2,231	$ 1,014
Basic Earnings Per Share	$ 1.85	$ 0.95	$ 2.75	$ 1.20
Diluted Earnings Per Share	1.83	0.94	2.72	1.19
Cash Dividends Declared Per Share	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.18	$ 0.12
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income	$ 1,491	$ 803	$ 2,254	$ 1,007

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	$ 4,381	$ 3,007
Property and equipment additions:
Flight equipment, including advance payments	(1,177)	(857)
Ground property and equipment, including technology	(328)	(275)
Purchase of short-term investments	(613)	(240)
Redemption of short-term investments	334	493
Other, net	17	37
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,767)	(842)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	(634)	(1,477)
Repurchase of common stock	(1,350)	(350)
Cash dividends	(147)	(101)
Fuel card obligation	(320)	1
Proceeds from long-term obligations	41	273
Other, net	1	7
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,409)	(1,647)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	205	518
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,088	2,844
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	2,293	3,362
Non-Cash Transactions:
Flight equipment under capital leases	$ 65	$ 28

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Consistent with these requirements, this Form 10-Q does not include all the information required by GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . Management believes the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items and restructuring and other items, considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. Due to seasonal variations in the demand for air travel, the volatility of aircraft fuel prices and other factors, operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year. We reclassified certain prior period amounts, none of which were material, to conform to the current period presentation. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts disclosed are stated before consideration of income taxes. Recent Accounting Standards Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." Under the new standard, revenue is recognized at the time a good or service is transferred to a customer for the amount of consideration received for that specific good or service. Entities may use a full retrospective approach or report the cumulative effect as of the date of adoption. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date by one year to December 15, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating how the adoption of this standard will impact our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (in millions) June 30, Level 1 Level 2 Cash equivalents $ 1,705 $ 1,705 $ — Short-term investments U.S. government and agency securities 138 77 61 Asset- and mortgage-backed securities 400 — 400 Corporate obligations 919 — 919 Other fixed income securities 37 — 37 Restricted cash equivalents and investments 47 47 — Long-term investments 92 66 26 Hedge derivatives, net Fuel hedge contracts (758 ) 8 (766 ) Interest rate contract (8 ) — (8 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 89 — 89 (in millions) December 31, Level 1 Level 2 Cash equivalents $ 1,612 $ 1,612 $ — Short-term investments U.S. government and agency securities 59 — 59 Asset- and mortgage-backed securities 392 — 392 Corporate obligations 749 — 749 Other fixed income securities 17 — 17 Restricted cash equivalents and investments 37 37 — Long-term investments 118 90 28 Hedge derivatives, net Fuel hedge contracts (1,848 ) (167 ) (1,681 ) Interest rate contract (7 ) — (7 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 73 — 73 Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents and Investments. Cash equivalents generally consist of money market funds. Restricted cash equivalents and investments primarily support letters of credit that relate to certain projected self-insurance obligations and airport commitments and generally consist of money market funds and time deposits. The fair value of these investments is based on a market approach using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. Short-Term Investments. The fair values of short-term investments are based on a market approach using industry standard valuation techniques that incorporate observable inputs such as quoted market prices, interest rates, benchmark curves, credit ratings of the security and other observable information. Long-Term Investments. Our long-term investments that are measured at fair value primarily consist of equity investments in Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V., the parent company of Aeroméxico, and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, S.A., the parent company of VRG Linhas Aéreas (operating as GOL). Shares of the parent companies of Aeroméxico and GOL are traded on public exchanges and we have valued our investments based on quoted market prices. The investments are classified in other noncurrent assets. Hedge Derivatives. A portion of our derivative contracts are negotiated over-the-counter with counterparties without going through a public exchange. Accordingly, our fair value assessments give consideration to the risk of counterparty default (as well as our own credit risk). Such contracts are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The remainder of our hedge contracts are comprised of futures contracts, which are traded on a public exchange. These contracts are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. • Fuel Contracts. Our fuel hedge portfolio consists of options, swaps and futures. The hedge contracts include crude oil, diesel fuel and jet fuel, as these commodities are highly correlated with the price of jet fuel that we consume. Option contracts are valued under an income approach using option pricing models based on data either readily observable in public markets, derived from public markets or provided by counterparties who regularly trade in public markets. Volatilities used in these valuations ranged from 16% to 45% depending on the maturity dates, underlying commodities and strike prices of the option contracts. Swap contracts are valued under an income approach using a discounted cash flow model based on data either readily observable or derived from public markets. Discount rates used in these valuations vary with the maturity dates of the respective contracts and are based on LIBOR. Futures contracts and options on futures contracts are traded on a public exchange and valued based on quoted market prices. • Interest Rate Contract. Our interest rate derivative is a swap contract, which is valued based on data readily observable in public markets. • Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts. Our foreign currency derivatives consist of Japanese yen and Canadian dollar forward contracts and are valued based on data readily observable in public markets.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Investments	INVESTMENTS Short-Term Investments The estimated fair values of short-term investments, which approximate cost at June 30, 2015 , are shown below by contractual maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers of the securities may have the right to retire our investment without prepayment penalties. Investments with maturities beyond one year when purchased may be classified as short-term investments if they are expected to be available to support our short-term liquidity needs. (in millions) Available-For-Sale Maturities as of June 30, 2015 Due in one year or less $ 346 Due after one year through three years 890 Due after three years through five years 160 Due after five years 98 Total $ 1,494 Long-Term Investments We have developed strategic relationships with our airline partners through equity investments and other forms of cooperation and support. These strategic relationships are important to us as they improve the coordination with our airline partners and enable our customers to seamlessly reach more destinations. • Aeroméxico . In order to expand our economic interest in Grupo Aeroméxico, during the June 2015 quarter, we entered into a derivative contract for 58.9 million shares of Grupo Aeroméxico. We will participate in the increases and decreases in value of the shares and record those changes in other income (expense) on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. At the maturity date of the derivative contract, we may acquire all or a portion of the shares or settle in cash. If the derivative term is not extended, the derivative will mature no later than May 2016. • GOL. On July 10, 2015, GOL announced plans to issue up to $146 million of preferred shares and enter into a term loan with third parties for up to $300 million of principal. We plan to acquire up to $56 million of the shares and guarantee borrowings under the term loan , subject to the execution and delivery of definitive documentation and customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. Delta's guarantee will be secured by GOL’s share ownership in Smiles (GOL's publicly-traded loyalty program). In conjunction with these transactions, both parties agreed to extend their existing commercial agreements.

Derivatives

Derivatives	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	DERIVATIVES Changes in aircraft fuel prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates impact our results of operations. In an effort to manage our exposure to these risks, we enter into derivative contracts and adjust our derivative portfolio as market conditions change. Aircraft Fuel Price Risk Changes in aircraft fuel prices materially impact our results of operations. We actively manage our fuel price risk through a hedging program intended to reduce the financial impact from changes in the price of jet fuel. We utilize different contract and commodity types in this program and frequently test their economic effectiveness against our financial targets. We rebalance the hedge portfolio from time to time according to market conditions, which may result in locking in gains or losses on hedge contracts prior to their settlement dates. During the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded fuel hedge gains of $98 million and $97 million , respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recorded fuel hedge losses of $313 million and fuel hedge gains of $175 million , respectively. During the March 2015 quarter, we restructured our fuel hedge portfolio by early settling certain 2015 hedges and deferring the settlement of a portion of the remaining positions. We paid $302 million to early settle contracts that were in a loss position and originally scheduled to expire in the second half of 2015. Additionally, we effectively deferred settlement of a portion of our hedge portfolio until 2016 by entering into fuel derivative transactions that will provide approximately $300 million in cash receipts during the second half of 2015 and require approximately $300 million in cash payments in 2016 (excluding market movements from the date of the transactions). By effectively deferring settlement of a portion of the original derivative transactions, the restructured hedge portfolio provides additional time for the fuel market to stabilize while adding some hedge protection in 2016. Cash flows associated with these deferral transactions will be reported as cash flows from financing activities within our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in the settlement period. Hedge Position as of June 30, 2015 (in millions) Volume Final Maturity Date Hedge Derivatives Asset Other Noncurrent Assets Hedge Derivatives Liability Other Noncurrent Liabilities Hedge Derivatives, net Designated as hedges Interest rate contract (fair value hedge) 400 U.S. dollars August 2022 $ 5 $ — $ — $ (13 ) $ (8 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 61,573 Japanese yen April 2018 55 34 — — 89 500 Canadian dollars Not designated as hedges Fuel hedge contracts 1,176 gallons - crude oil, diesel and jet fuel December 2016 906 115 (1,440 ) (339 ) (758 ) Total derivative contracts $ 966 $ 149 $ (1,440 ) $ (352 ) $ (677 ) Hedge Position as of December 31, 2014 (in millions) Volume Final Maturity Date Hedge Derivatives Asset Other Noncurrent Assets Hedge Derivatives Liability Other Noncurrent Liabilities Hedge Derivatives, net Designated as hedges Interest rate contract (fair value hedge) 416 U.S. dollars August 2022 $ 5 $ — $ — $ (12 ) $ (7 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 77,576 Japanese yen October 2017 25 49 (1 ) — 73 511 Canadian dollars Not designated as hedges Fuel hedge contracts 3,286 gallons - crude oil, diesel and jet fuel December 2016 1,048 3 (2,771 ) (128 ) (1,848 ) Total derivative contracts $ 1,078 $ 52 $ (2,772 ) $ (140 ) $ (1,782 ) Offsetting Assets and Liabilities We have master netting arrangements with our counterparties giving us the right of setoff. We have elected not to offset the fair value positions recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table shows the net fair value positions had we elected to offset. (in millions) Hedge Derivatives Asset Other Noncurrent Assets Hedge Derivatives Liability Other Noncurrent Liabilities Hedge Derivatives, net June 30, 2015 Net derivative contracts $ 129 $ 64 $ (603 ) $ (267 ) $ (677 ) December 31, 2014 Net derivative contracts $ 29 $ 49 $ (1,723 ) $ (137 ) $ (1,782 ) Designated Hedge Gains (Losses) Gains (losses) related to our designated hedge contracts are as follows: Effective Portion Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings Effective Portion Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (in millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Three Months Ended June 30, Interest rate contract $ — $ (19 ) $ — $ 21 Foreign currency exchange contracts 41 28 (36 ) (60 ) Total designated $ 41 $ 9 $ (36 ) $ (39 ) Six Months Ended June 30, Interest rate contract $ — $ (19 ) $ — $ 23 Foreign currency exchange contracts 92 71 (52 ) (111 ) Total designated $ 92 $ 52 $ (52 ) $ (88 ) As of June 30, 2015 , we have recorded $137 million of gains on cash flow hedge contracts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), which are scheduled to settle and be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. Credit Risk To manage credit risk associated with our aircraft fuel price, interest rate and foreign currency hedging programs, we evaluate counterparties based on several criteria including their credit ratings and limit our exposure to any one counterparty. Our hedge contracts contain margin funding requirements. The margin funding requirements may cause us to post margin to counterparties or may cause counterparties to post margin to us as market prices in the underlying hedged items change. Due to the fair value position of our hedge contracts, we posted margin of $134 million and $925 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT Fair Value of Debt Market risk associated with our fixed- and variable-rate long-term debt relates to the potential reduction in fair value and negative impact to future earnings, respectively, from an increase in interest rates. The fair value of debt, shown below, is based primarily on reported market values, recently completed market transactions and estimates based on interest rates, maturities, credit risk and underlying collateral. Long-term debt is principally classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. (in millions) June 30, December 31, Total debt at par value $ 8,963 $ 9,469 Unamortized discount, net (76 ) (90 ) Net carrying amount $ 8,887 $ 9,379 Fair value $ 9,200 $ 9,800 Covenants We were in compliance with the covenants in our financing agreements at June 30, 2015 .

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The following table shows the components of net periodic cost: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits (in millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Three Months Ended June 30, Service cost $ — $ — $ 16 $ 13 Interest cost 221 232 35 39 Expected return on plan assets (220 ) (207 ) (20 ) (21 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (7 ) (7 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 58 33 6 1 Net periodic cost $ 59 $ 58 $ 30 $ 25 Six Months Ended June 30, Service cost $ — $ — $ 32 $ 26 Interest cost 442 464 70 78 Expected return on plan assets (440 ) (414 ) (40 ) (42 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (14 ) (14 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 116 67 12 2 Net periodic cost $ 118 $ 117 $ 60 $ 50

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Aircraft Purchase and Lease Commitments At June 30, 2015 , future aircraft purchase commitments totaled approximately $13.0 billion and included 59 B-737-900ER, 45 A321-200, 25 A330-900neo, 25 A350-900, 18 B-787-8, eight A330-300, three B-717-200 and one B-757-200 aircraft. We have obtained long-term financing commitments for a substantial portion of the purchase price of these aircraft, except for the 18 B-787-8, three B-717-200 and one B-757-200 aircraft. Our purchase commitment for the 18 B-787-8 aircraft provides for certain aircraft substitution rights. (in millions) Total Six months ending December 31, 2015 $ 690 2016 1,900 2017 2,330 2018 2,190 2019 1,060 Thereafter 4,820 Total $ 12,990 In addition, we have agreements with Southwest Airlines and The Boeing Company to lease an additional 17 B-717-200 aircraft, which will be delivered by the end of 2015. Venezuelan Currency Devaluation As of June 30, 2015 , we had $85 million of unrestricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheet primarily related to our 2013 Venezuelan ticket sales for which repatriation has been requested, but not yet authorized. While the cash is available for use in Venezuela, our ability to repatriate these funds has been limited due to Venezuelan government controls. Until these funds can be repatriated, they are at risk of future devaluations. Legal Contingencies We are involved in various legal proceedings related to employment practices, environmental issues, antitrust matters and other matters concerning our business. We record liabilities for losses from legal proceedings when we determine that it is probable that the outcome in a legal proceeding will be unfavorable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss for certain legal proceedings because, for example, the litigation is in its early stages or the plaintiff does not specify the damages being sought. Although the outcome of the legal proceedings in which we are involved cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Other Contingencies General Indemnifications We are the lessee under many commercial real estate leases. It is common in these transactions for us, as the lessee, to agree to indemnify the lessor and the lessor's related parties for tort, environmental and other liabilities that arise out of or relate to our use or occupancy of the leased premises. This type of indemnity would typically make us responsible to indemnified parties for liabilities arising out of the conduct of, among others, contractors, licensees and invitees at, or in connection with, the use or occupancy of the leased premises. This indemnity often extends to related liabilities arising from the negligence of the indemnified parties, but usually excludes any liabilities caused by either their sole or gross negligence or their willful misconduct. Our aircraft and other equipment lease and financing agreements typically contain provisions requiring us, as the lessee or obligor, to indemnify the other parties to those agreements, including certain of those parties' related persons, against virtually any liabilities that might arise from the use or operation of the aircraft or other equipment. We believe that our insurance would cover most of our exposure to liabilities and related indemnities associated with the commercial real estate leases and aircraft and other equipment lease and financing agreements described above. While our insurance does not typically cover environmental liabilities, we have certain insurance policies in place as required by applicable environmental laws. Certain of our aircraft and other financing transactions include provisions that require us to make payments to preserve an expected economic return to the lenders if that economic return is diminished due to certain changes in laws or regulations. In certain of these financing transactions, we also bear the risk of certain changes in tax laws that would subject payments to non-U.S. lenders to withholding taxes. We cannot reasonably estimate our potential future payments under the indemnities and related provisions described above because we cannot predict (1) when and under what circumstances these provisions may be triggered and (2) the amount that would be payable if the provisions were triggered because the amounts would be based on facts and circumstances existing at such time. Employees Under Collective Bargaining Agreements At June 30, 2015 , we had approximately 83,000 full-time equivalent employees. Approximately 18% of these employees were represented by unions. Other We have certain contracts for goods and services that require us to pay a penalty, acquire inventory specific to us or purchase contract-specific equipment, as defined by each respective contract, if we terminate the contract without cause prior to its expiration date. Because these obligations are contingent on our termination of the contract without cause prior to its expiration date, no obligation would exist unless such a termination occurs.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The following tables show the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss: (in millions) Pension and Other Benefits Liabilities (2) Derivative Contracts Investments Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ (7,517 ) $ 222 $ (16 ) $ (7,311 ) Changes in value (net of tax effect of $15) — 25 (19 ) 6 Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect of $10) (1) 75 (58 ) — 17 Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (7,442 ) $ 189 $ (35 ) $ (7,288 ) (in millions) Pension and Other Benefits Liabilities (2) Derivative Contracts Investments Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ (5,323 ) $ 219 $ (26 ) $ (5,130 ) Changes in value (net of tax effect of $12) — (23 ) 19 (4 ) Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect of $2) (1) 30 (33 ) — (3 ) Balance at June 30, 2014 $ (5,293 ) $ 163 $ (7 ) $ (5,137 ) (1) Amounts reclassified from AOCI for pension and other benefits liabilities are recorded in salaries and related costs in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for derivative contracts designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges and interest rate cash flow hedges are recorded in passenger revenue and interest expense, net, respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for investments are recorded in interest expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. (2) Includes $ 1.9 billion of deferred income tax expense primarily related to pension obligations that will not be recognized in net income until the pension obligations are fully extinguished.

Segments

Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segments	SEGMENTS Refinery Operations We own and operate an oil refinery as part of our strategy to reduce the cost of the refining margin we pay for jet fuel. The refinery's production consists of jet fuel, as well as gasoline, diesel and other refined products ("non-jet fuel products"). We use several counterparties to exchange the non-jet fuel products produced by the refinery for jet fuel consumed in our airline operations. The gross fair value of the products exchanged under these agreements during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $858 million and $1.6 billion , respectively, compared to $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. Segment Reporting Segment results are prepared based on our internal accounting policies described below, with reconciliations to consolidated amounts in accordance with GAAP. (in millions) Airline Refinery Intersegment Sales/Other Consolidated Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Operating revenue: $ 10,592 $ 1,357 $ 10,707 Sales to airline segment $ (292 ) (1) Exchanged products (858 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (92 ) (3) Operating income (4) 2,384 90 — 2,474 Interest expense, net 127 — — 127 Depreciation and amortization 440 8 — 448 Total assets, end of period 51,608 1,173 — 52,781 Capital expenditures 906 13 — 919 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Operating revenue: $ 10,621 $ 2,018 $ 10,621 Sales to airline segment $ (387 ) (1) Exchanged products (1,524 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (107 ) (3) Operating income (4) 1,566 13 — 1,579 Interest expense, net 173 — — 173 Depreciation and amortization 445 6 — 451 Total assets, end of period 50,948 1,243 — 52,191 Capital expenditures 511 7 — 518 (1) Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor, for jet fuel from the refinery. (2) Represents value of products delivered under our strategic agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis. (3) Represents sales of refined products to third parties. These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis. (4) Includes the impact of pricing arrangements between the airline segment and refinery segment with respect to the refinery's inventory price risk. (in millions) Airline Refinery Intersegment Sales/Other Consolidated Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Operating revenue: $ 19,906 $ 2,497 $ 20,095 Sales to airline segment $ (525 ) (1) Exchanged products (1,640 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (143 ) (3) Operating income (4) 3,696 176 — 3,872 Interest expense, net 258 — — 258 Depreciation and amortization 903 15 — 918 Capital expenditures 1,485 20 — 1,505 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Operating revenue: $ 19,537 $ 3,481 $ 19,537 Sales to airline segment $ (636 ) (1) Exchanged products (2,527 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (318 ) (3) Operating income (loss) (4) 2,227 (28 ) — 2,199 Interest expense, net 359 — — 359 Depreciation and amortization 882 11 — 893 Capital expenditures 1,103 29 — 1,132 (1) Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor, for jet fuel from the refinery. (2) Represents value of products delivered under our strategic agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis. (3) Represents sales of refined products to third parties. These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis. (4) Includes the impact of pricing arrangements between the airline segment and refinery segment with respect to the refinery's inventory price risk.

Restructuring and Other Items

Restructuring and Other Items	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Items	RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER ITEMS During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , we recorded charges of $25 million and $35 million , respectively, associated with our fleet restructuring initiative. We continue to restructure our domestic fleet by replacing a significant portion of our 50 -seat regional fleet with more efficient and customer preferred CRJ-900 and B-717-200 aircraft and by replacing older, less cost effective B-757-200 with B-737-900ER aircraft. These restructuring charges include remaining lease payments and lease return costs for permanently grounded aircraft. The following table shows the balances and activity for restructuring charges: (in millions) Severance and Related Costs Lease Restructuring Liability as of January 1, 2015 $ 42 $ 462 Additional costs and expenses — 36 Payments (26 ) (43 ) Liability as of June 30, 2015 $ 16 $ 455 As we continue to restructure our 50 -seat regional fleet and assess our fleet plans, we may evaluate and adjust the expected size of the remaining active regional fleet. A decrease in the expected remaining fleet may cause us to retire additional aircraft, which would likely result in lease termination and other charges. The timing and amount of these charges will depend on a number of factors, including final negotiations with lessors, the timing of removing the aircraft from service and the ultimate disposition of aircraft.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding restricted shares. We calculate diluted earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of outstanding share-based awards, including stock options and restricted stock awards. Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are not material. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in millions, except per share data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net income $ 1,485 $ 801 $ 2,231 $ 1,014 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 803 841 811 843 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 8 9 8 9 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 811 850 819 852 Basic earnings per share $ 1.85 $ 0.95 $ 2.75 $ 1.20 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.83 $ 0.94 $ 2.72 $ 1.19

Summary of Significant Accoun17

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Consistent with these requirements, this Form 10-Q does not include all the information required by GAAP for complete financial statements. As a result, this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . Management believes the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items and restructuring and other items, considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. Due to seasonal variations in the demand for air travel, the volatility of aircraft fuel prices and other factors, operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for the entire year. We reclassified certain prior period amounts, none of which were material, to conform to the current period presentation. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts disclosed are stated before consideration of income taxes.
Recent Accounting Standards	Revenue from Contracts with Customers In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." Under the new standard, revenue is recognized at the time a good or service is transferred to a customer for the amount of consideration received for that specific good or service. Entities may use a full retrospective approach or report the cumulative effect as of the date of adoption. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted to defer the effective date by one year to December 15, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating how the adoption of this standard will impact our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (in millions) June 30, Level 1 Level 2 Cash equivalents $ 1,705 $ 1,705 $ — Short-term investments U.S. government and agency securities 138 77 61 Asset- and mortgage-backed securities 400 — 400 Corporate obligations 919 — 919 Other fixed income securities 37 — 37 Restricted cash equivalents and investments 47 47 — Long-term investments 92 66 26 Hedge derivatives, net Fuel hedge contracts (758 ) 8 (766 ) Interest rate contract (8 ) — (8 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 89 — 89 (in millions) December 31, Level 1 Level 2 Cash equivalents $ 1,612 $ 1,612 $ — Short-term investments U.S. government and agency securities 59 — 59 Asset- and mortgage-backed securities 392 — 392 Corporate obligations 749 — 749 Other fixed income securities 17 — 17 Restricted cash equivalents and investments 37 37 — Long-term investments 118 90 28 Hedge derivatives, net Fuel hedge contracts (1,848 ) (167 ) (1,681 ) Interest rate contract (7 ) — (7 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 73 — 73

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Maturities for short-term investments	The estimated fair values of short-term investments, which approximate cost at June 30, 2015 , are shown below by contractual maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers of the securities may have the right to retire our investment without prepayment penalties. Investments with maturities beyond one year when purchased may be classified as short-term investments if they are expected to be available to support our short-term liquidity needs. (in millions) Available-For-Sale Maturities as of June 30, 2015 Due in one year or less $ 346 Due after one year through three years 890 Due after three years through five years 160 Due after five years 98 Total $ 1,494

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Hedge Position	Hedge Position as of June 30, 2015 (in millions) Volume Final Maturity Date Hedge Derivatives Asset Other Noncurrent Assets Hedge Derivatives Liability Other Noncurrent Liabilities Hedge Derivatives, net Designated as hedges Interest rate contract (fair value hedge) 400 U.S. dollars August 2022 $ 5 $ — $ — $ (13 ) $ (8 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 61,573 Japanese yen April 2018 55 34 — — 89 500 Canadian dollars Not designated as hedges Fuel hedge contracts 1,176 gallons - crude oil, diesel and jet fuel December 2016 906 115 (1,440 ) (339 ) (758 ) Total derivative contracts $ 966 $ 149 $ (1,440 ) $ (352 ) $ (677 ) Hedge Position as of December 31, 2014 (in millions) Volume Final Maturity Date Hedge Derivatives Asset Other Noncurrent Assets Hedge Derivatives Liability Other Noncurrent Liabilities Hedge Derivatives, net Designated as hedges Interest rate contract (fair value hedge) 416 U.S. dollars August 2022 $ 5 $ — $ — $ (12 ) $ (7 ) Foreign currency exchange contracts 77,576 Japanese yen October 2017 25 49 (1 ) — 73 511 Canadian dollars Not designated as hedges Fuel hedge contracts 3,286 gallons - crude oil, diesel and jet fuel December 2016 1,048 3 (2,771 ) (128 ) (1,848 ) Total derivative contracts $ 1,078 $ 52 $ (2,772 ) $ (140 ) $ (1,782 ) Offsetting Assets and Liabilities We have master netting arrangements with our counterparties giving us the right of setoff. We have elected not to offset the fair value positions recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table shows the net fair value positions had we elected to offset. (in millions) Hedge Derivatives Asset Other Noncurrent Assets Hedge Derivatives Liability Other Noncurrent Liabilities Hedge Derivatives, net June 30, 2015 Net derivative contracts $ 129 $ 64 $ (603 ) $ (267 ) $ (677 ) December 31, 2014 Net derivative contracts $ 29 $ 49 $ (1,723 ) $ (137 ) $ (1,782 )
Schedule of Designated Hedge Gains (Losses)	Designated Hedge Gains (Losses) Gains (losses) related to our designated hedge contracts are as follows: Effective Portion Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings Effective Portion Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (in millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Three Months Ended June 30, Interest rate contract $ — $ (19 ) $ — $ 21 Foreign currency exchange contracts 41 28 (36 ) (60 ) Total designated $ 41 $ 9 $ (36 ) $ (39 ) Six Months Ended June 30, Interest rate contract $ — $ (19 ) $ — $ 23 Foreign currency exchange contracts 92 71 (52 ) (111 ) Total designated $ 92 $ 52 $ (52 ) $ (88 )

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	he fair value of debt, shown below, is based primarily on reported market values, recently completed market transactions and estimates based on interest rates, maturities, credit risk and underlying collateral. Long-term debt is principally classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. (in millions) June 30, December 31, Total debt at par value $ 8,963 $ 9,469 Unamortized discount, net (76 ) (90 ) Net carrying amount $ 8,887 $ 9,379 Fair value $ 9,200 $ 9,800

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The following table shows the components of net periodic cost: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits (in millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Three Months Ended June 30, Service cost $ — $ — $ 16 $ 13 Interest cost 221 232 35 39 Expected return on plan assets (220 ) (207 ) (20 ) (21 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (7 ) (7 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 58 33 6 1 Net periodic cost $ 59 $ 58 $ 30 $ 25 Six Months Ended June 30, Service cost $ — $ — $ 32 $ 26 Interest cost 442 464 70 78 Expected return on plan assets (440 ) (414 ) (40 ) (42 ) Amortization of prior service credit — — (14 ) (14 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 116 67 12 2 Net periodic cost $ 118 $ 117 $ 60 $ 50

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Aircraft Purchase Commitments	(in millions) Total Six months ending December 31, 2015 $ 690 2016 1,900 2017 2,330 2018 2,190 2019 1,060 Thereafter 4,820 Total $ 12,990

Accumulated Other Comprehensi24

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following tables show the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss: (in millions) Pension and Other Benefits Liabilities (2) Derivative Contracts Investments Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ (7,517 ) $ 222 $ (16 ) $ (7,311 ) Changes in value (net of tax effect of $15) — 25 (19 ) 6 Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect of $10) (1) 75 (58 ) — 17 Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (7,442 ) $ 189 $ (35 ) $ (7,288 ) (in millions) Pension and Other Benefits Liabilities (2) Derivative Contracts Investments Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ (5,323 ) $ 219 $ (26 ) $ (5,130 ) Changes in value (net of tax effect of $12) — (23 ) 19 (4 ) Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect of $2) (1) 30 (33 ) — (3 ) Balance at June 30, 2014 $ (5,293 ) $ 163 $ (7 ) $ (5,137 ) (1) Amounts reclassified from AOCI for pension and other benefits liabilities are recorded in salaries and related costs in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for derivative contracts designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges and interest rate cash flow hedges are recorded in passenger revenue and interest expense, net, respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for investments are recorded in interest expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. (2) Includes $ 1.9 billion of deferred income tax expense primarily related to pension obligations that will not be recognized in net income until the pension obligations are fully extinguished.

Segments (Tables)

Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Segment results are prepared based on our internal accounting policies described below, with reconciliations to consolidated amounts in accordance with GAAP. (in millions) Airline Refinery Intersegment Sales/Other Consolidated Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Operating revenue: $ 10,592 $ 1,357 $ 10,707 Sales to airline segment $ (292 ) (1) Exchanged products (858 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (92 ) (3) Operating income (4) 2,384 90 — 2,474 Interest expense, net 127 — — 127 Depreciation and amortization 440 8 — 448 Total assets, end of period 51,608 1,173 — 52,781 Capital expenditures 906 13 — 919 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Operating revenue: $ 10,621 $ 2,018 $ 10,621 Sales to airline segment $ (387 ) (1) Exchanged products (1,524 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (107 ) (3) Operating income (4) 1,566 13 — 1,579 Interest expense, net 173 — — 173 Depreciation and amortization 445 6 — 451 Total assets, end of period 50,948 1,243 — 52,191 Capital expenditures 511 7 — 518 (1) Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor, for jet fuel from the refinery. (2) Represents value of products delivered under our strategic agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis. (3) Represents sales of refined products to third parties. These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis. (4) Includes the impact of pricing arrangements between the airline segment and refinery segment with respect to the refinery's inventory price risk. (in millions) Airline Refinery Intersegment Sales/Other Consolidated Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Operating revenue: $ 19,906 $ 2,497 $ 20,095 Sales to airline segment $ (525 ) (1) Exchanged products (1,640 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (143 ) (3) Operating income (4) 3,696 176 — 3,872 Interest expense, net 258 — — 258 Depreciation and amortization 903 15 — 918 Capital expenditures 1,485 20 — 1,505 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Operating revenue: $ 19,537 $ 3,481 $ 19,537 Sales to airline segment $ (636 ) (1) Exchanged products (2,527 ) (2) Sales of refined products to third parties (318 ) (3) Operating income (loss) (4) 2,227 (28 ) — 2,199 Interest expense, net 359 — — 359 Depreciation and amortization 882 11 — 893 Capital expenditures 1,103 29 — 1,132 (1) Represents transfers, valued on a market price basis, from the refinery to the airline segment for use in airline operations. We determine market price by reference to the market index for the primary delivery location, which is New York Harbor, for jet fuel from the refinery. (2) Represents value of products delivered under our strategic agreements, as discussed above, determined on a market price basis. (3) Represents sales of refined products to third parties. These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis. (4) Includes the impact of pricing arrangements between the airline segment and refinery segment with respect to the refinery's inventory price risk.

Restructuring and Other Items (

Restructuring and Other Items (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table shows the balances and activity for restructuring charges: (in millions) Severance and Related Costs Lease Restructuring Liability as of January 1, 2015 $ 42 $ 462 Additional costs and expenses — 36 Payments (26 ) (43 ) Liability as of June 30, 2015 $ 16 $ 455

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in millions, except per share data) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net income $ 1,485 $ 801 $ 2,231 $ 1,014 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 803 841 811 843 Dilutive effect of share-based awards 8 9 8 9 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 811 850 819 852 Basic earnings per share $ 1.85 $ 0.95 $ 2.75 $ 1.20 Diluted earnings per share $ 1.83 $ 0.94 $ 2.72 $ 1.19

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 1,705	$ 1,612
Restricted cash equivalents and investments	47	37
Fuel hedge contracts	(758)	(1,848)
Interest rate contract	(8)	(7)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	89	73
Short-Term Investments | U.S. government and agency securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	138	59
Short-Term Investments | Asset- and mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	400	392
Short-Term Investments | Corporate obligations
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	919	749
Short-Term Investments | Other fixed income securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	37	17
Long-Term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	92	118
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	1,705	1,612
Restricted cash equivalents and investments	47	37
Fuel hedge contracts	8	(167)
Interest rate contract	0	0
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Level 1 | Short-Term Investments | U.S. government and agency securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	77	0
Level 1 | Short-Term Investments | Asset- and mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Level 1 | Short-Term Investments | Corporate obligations
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Level 1 | Short-Term Investments | Other fixed income securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Level 1 | Long-Term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	66	90
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash equivalents and investments	0	0
Fuel hedge contracts	(766)	(1,681)
Interest rate contract	(8)	(7)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	89	73
Level 2 | Short-Term Investments | U.S. government and agency securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	61	59
Level 2 | Short-Term Investments | Asset- and mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	400	392
Level 2 | Short-Term Investments | Corporate obligations
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	919	749
Level 2 | Short-Term Investments | Other fixed income securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	37	17
Level 2 | Long-Term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 26	$ 28

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - Commodity option	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Minimum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Expected volatility rate (percent)	16.00%
Maximum
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Expected volatility rate (percent)	45.00%

Investments Investments - Sched

Investments Investments - Schedule of maturities for short-term investments (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 346
Due after one year through three years	890
Due after three years through five years	160
Due after five years	98
Total	$ 1,494

Investments (Narrative) (Detail

Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Grupo Aeromexico | Equity Contract
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount, shares	58.9
Scenario, Forecast
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Guarantee Borrowings on Third Party Debt		$ 300,000
Scenario, Forecast | GOL
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Underlying equity in net assets		56
GOL | Scenario, Forecast
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity		146
Proceeds from issuance of debt		$ 300

Derivatives (Narrative) (Detail

Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Operating Activities		$ 302
Gains on cash flow hedge contracts in AOCI to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months					$ 137
Margin posted due to fair value position of hedge contracts	$ 134				134			$ 925
Fuel hedge contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss)	$ 98		$ 97		$ (313)	$ 175
Scenario, Forecast
Derivative [Line Items]
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities				$ (300)
Payments for (proceeds from) hedging activities							$ 300

Derivatives - Hedge Position (D

Derivatives - Hedge Position (Details) ¥ in Millions, gal in Millions, CAD in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015JPY (¥)gal	Dec. 31, 2014JPY (¥)gal	Jun. 30, 2015CADgal	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)gal	Dec. 31, 2014CADgal	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)gal
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts, hedge derivatives, net				$ 89		$ 73
Fuel hedge contracts, derivatives, net				(758)		(1,848)
Net derivative contracts, hedge derivatives, net				(677)		(1,782)
Hedge Derivatives Asset
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative contracts, assets				966		1,078
Other Noncurrent Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative contracts, assets				149		52
Hedge Derivatives Liability
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative contracts, liabilities				(1,440)		(2,772)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative contracts, liabilities				(352)		(140)
Designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate contract (fair value hedge), hedge derivatives, net				(8)		(7)
Foreign currency exchange contracts, hedge derivatives, net				89		73
Designated as hedging instrument | Hedge Derivatives Asset
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate contract (fair value hedge), assets				5		5
Foreign currency exchange contracts, assets				55		25
Designated as hedging instrument | Other Noncurrent Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate contract (fair value hedge), assets				0		0
Foreign currency exchange contracts, assets				34		49
Designated as hedging instrument | Hedge Derivatives Liability
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate contract (fair value hedge), liabilities				0		0
Foreign currency exchange contracts, liabilities				0		(1)
Designated as hedging instrument | Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest rate contract (fair value hedge), liabilities				(13)		(12)
Foreign currency exchange contracts, liabilities				0		0
Not designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fuel hedge contracts, derivatives, net				(758)		(1,848)
Not designated as hedging instrument | Hedge Derivatives Asset
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fuel hedge contracts, assets				906		1,048
Not designated as hedging instrument | Other Noncurrent Assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fuel hedge contracts, assets				115		3
Not designated as hedging instrument | Hedge Derivatives Liability
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fuel hedge contracts, liabilities				(1,440)		(2,771)
Not designated as hedging instrument | Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fuel hedge contracts, liabilities				$ (339)		$ (128)
Fuel hedge contracts | Not designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount | gal	1,176	3,286	1,176	1,176	3,286	3,286
Derivative, final maturity date	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair value hedging | Interest rate contract (fair value hedge) | Designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount				$ 400		$ 416
Derivative, final maturity date	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2022
Cash flow hedging | Foreign currency exchange contracts | Designated as hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	¥ 61,573	¥ 77,576	CAD 500		CAD 511
Derivative, final maturity date	Apr. 5, 2018	Oct. 5, 2017

Derivatives Derivatives - Offse

Derivatives Derivatives - Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]
Net derivative contracts, hedge derivatives, net	$ (677)	$ (1,782)
Hedge Derivatives Asset
Derivative [Line Items]
Net derivative contracts, assets	129	29
Other Noncurrent Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Net derivative contracts, assets	64	49
Hedge Derivatives Liability
Derivative [Line Items]
Net derivative contracts, liabilities	(603)	(1,723)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Net derivative contracts, liabilities	$ (267)	$ (137)

Derivatives - Designated Hedge

Derivatives - Designated Hedge Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings	$ 41	$ 9	$ 92	$ 52
Effective Portion Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	(36)	(39)	(52)	(88)
Interest Rate Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings	0	(19)	0	(19)
Effective Portion Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	0	21	0	23
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective Portion Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings	41	28	92	71
Effective Portion Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	$ (36)	$ (60)	$ (52)	$ (111)

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of De

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total debt at par value	$ 8,963	$ 9,469
Unamortized discount, net	(76)	(90)
Net carrying amount	8,887	9,379
Fair value	$ 9,200	$ 9,800

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedu

Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Benefit Plan Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest cost	221	232	442	464
Expected return on plan assets	(220)	(207)	(440)	(414)
Amortization of prior service credit	0	0	0	0
Recognized net actuarial loss	58	33	116	67
Net periodic cost	59	58	118	117
Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	16	13	32	26
Interest cost	35	39	70	78
Expected return on plan assets	(20)	(21)	(40)	(42)
Amortization of prior service credit	(7)	(7)	(14)	(14)
Recognized net actuarial loss	6	1	12	2
Net periodic cost	$ 30	$ 25	$ 60	$ 50

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Aircraft Purchase and Lease Commitments (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 $ in Millions	USD ($)aircraft
Future aircraft purchase commitments
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Future aircraft purchase commitments | $	$ 12,990
B-737-900ER
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	59
A321-200
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	45
A330-900 NEO
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	25
A350-900
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	25
B-787-8
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	18
A330-300
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	8
B-717-200
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	3
B-757-200
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Aircraft purchase commitments, Minimum Quantity Required	1
Southwest Airlines and The Boeing Company | B-717-200
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Other Aircraft Commitments	17

Commitments and Contingencies39

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Purchase Obligations (Details) - Future aircraft purchase commitments $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Six months ending December 31, 2015	$ 690
2,016	1,900
2,017	2,330
2,018	2,190
2,019	1,060
Thereafter	4,820
Total	$ 12,990

Commitments and Contingencies40

Commitments and Contingencies - Devaluation and Other Contingencies (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 employee in Thousands, $ in Millions	USD ($)employee
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]
Entity number of employees	83
Percentage of employees represented by unions under collective bargaining agreements	18.00%
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte
Intercompany Foreign Currency Balance [Line Items]
Asset, reporting currency denominated, value | $	$ 85

Accumulated Other Comprehensi41

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Schedule of AOCI Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance			$ (7,311)	$ (5,130)
Changes in value (net of tax effect)			6	(4)
Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect)	[1]		17	(3)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance		$ (7,288)	(7,288)	(5,137)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)		1,900
Changes in value tax effect			15	12
Reclassification into earnings tax effect			10	2
Pension and Other Benefits Liabilities
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	[2]		(7,517)	(5,323)
Changes in value (net of tax effect)	[2]		0	0
Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect)	[1],[2]		75	30
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	[2]	(7,442)	(7,442)	(5,293)
Derivative Contracts
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance			222	219
Changes in value (net of tax effect)			25	(23)
Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect)	[1]		(58)	(33)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance		189	189	163
Investments
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance			(16)	(26)
Changes in value (net of tax effect)			(19)	19
Reclassifications into earnings (net of tax effect)	[1]		0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance		$ (35)	$ (35)	$ (7)
[1]	Amounts reclassified from AOCI for pension and other benefits liabilities are recorded in salaries and related costs in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for derivative contracts designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges and interest rate cash flow hedges are recorded in passenger revenue and interest expense, net, respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for investments are recorded in interest expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
[2]	Includes $1.9 billion of deferred income tax expense primarily related to pension obligations that will not be recognized in net income until the pension obligations are fully extinguished.

Segments (Narrative) (Details)

Segments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue		$ 10,707	$ 10,621	$ 20,095	$ 19,537
Exchanged products | Intersegment Sales/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue	[1]	$ (858)	$ (1,524)	$ (1,640)	$ (2,527)
[1]	Includes $1.9 billion of deferred income tax expense primarily related to pension obligations that will not be recognized in net income until the pension obligations are fully extinguished.

Segments - Schedule of Segment

Segments - Schedule of Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue		$ 10,707		$ 10,621		$ 20,095		$ 19,537
Operating income		2,474		1,579		3,872		2,199
Interest expense, net		127		173		258		359
Depreciation and amortization		448		451		918		893
Assets		52,781		52,191		52,781		52,191	$ 54,121
Capital expenditures		919		518		1,505		1,132
Airline
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue		10,592		10,621		19,906		19,537
Operating income		2,384	[1]	1,566	[1]	3,696	[1]	2,227
Interest expense, net		127		173		258		359
Depreciation and amortization		440		445		903		882
Assets		51,608		50,948		51,608		50,948
Capital expenditures		906		511		1,485		1,103
Refinery
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue		1,357		2,018		2,497		3,481
Operating income		90	[1]	13	[1]	176		(28)
Interest expense, net		0		0		0		0
Depreciation and amortization		8		6		15		11
Assets		1,173		1,243		1,173		1,243
Capital expenditures		13		7		20		29
Sales to airline segment | Intersegment Sales/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue	[2]	(292)		(387)		(525)		(636)
Exchanged products | Intersegment Sales/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue	[3]	(858)		(1,524)		(1,640)		(2,527)
Sales of refined products to third parties | Intersegment Sales/Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenue	[4]	$ (92)		$ (107)		$ (143)		$ (318)
[1]	Includes the impact of pricing arrangements between the airline segment and refinery segment with respect to the refinery's inventory price risk.
[2]	Amounts reclassified from AOCI for pension and other benefits liabilities are recorded in salaries and related costs in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for derivative contracts designated as foreign currency cash flow hedges and interest rate cash flow hedges are recorded in passenger revenue and interest expense, net, respectively, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Amounts reclassified from AOCI for investments are recorded in interest expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.
[3]	Includes $1.9 billion of deferred income tax expense primarily related to pension obligations that will not be recognized in net income until the pension obligations are fully extinguished.
[4]	Represents sales of refined products to third parties. These sales were at or near cost; accordingly, the margin on these sales is de minimis.

Restructuring and Other Items44

Restructuring and Other Items (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)seat	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other items	$ 25	$ 30	$ 35	$ 79
Regional Carrier
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Costs, Fleet Restructuring Initiative | seat			50

Restructuring and Other Items -

Restructuring and Other Items - Schedule of Restructuring Charges (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Severance and Related Costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability as of January 1, 2015	$ 42
Additional costs and expenses	0
Payments	(26)
Liability as of June 30, 2015	16
Lease Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Liability as of January 1, 2015	462
Additional costs and expenses	36
Payments	(43)
Liability as of June 30, 2015	$ 455

Earnings Per share - Schedule o

Earnings Per share - Schedule of Computation for Earnings Per Share Types (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,485	$ 801	$ 2,231	$ 1,014
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	803	841	811	843
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	8	9	8	9
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	811	850	819	852
Basic Earnings Per Share	$ 1.85	$ 0.95	$ 2.75	$ 1.20
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$ 1.83	$ 0.94	$ 2.72	$ 1.19