American Airlines (AAL) 10-Q 24 Apr 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'American Airlines Group Inc.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000006201	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	720,196,221
AA [Member]	'	'
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AMERICAN AIRLINES INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000004515	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Operating revenues	'		'
Mainline passenger	$7,258		$4,614
Regional passenger	1,407		679
Cargo	206		156
Other	1,124		649
Total operating revenues	9,995		6,098
Operating expenses	'		'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	2,711		1,934
Salaries, wages and benefits	2,119		1,267
Regional expenses	1,594		780
Maintenance, materials and repairs	485		326
Other rent and landing fees	424		288
Aircraft rent	320		165
Selling expenses	401		290
Depreciation and amortization	307		204
Special items, net	-137		71
Other	1,041		702
Total operating expenses	9,265		6,027
Operating income	730		71
Nonoperating income (expense)	'		'
Interest income	7		4
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	-243		-254
Other, net	-1		-24
Total nonoperating expense, net	-237		-274
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net	493		-203
Reorganization items, net	0	[1]	-160	[1]
Income (loss) before income taxes	493		-363
Income tax provision (benefit)	13		-22
Net income (loss)	480		-341
Earnings (loss) per share	'		'
Basic (usd per share)	$0.66		($1.37)
Diluted (usd per share)	$0.65		($1.37)
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)	'		'
Basic (in shares)	723,971		249,491
Diluted (in shares)	741,335		249,491
AA [Member]	'		'
Operating revenues	'		'
Mainline passenger	4,906		4,614
Regional passenger	669		679
Cargo	168		156
Other	726		636
Total operating revenues	6,469		6,085
Operating expenses	'		'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	1,871		1,934
Salaries, wages and benefits	1,398		1,264
Regional expenses	758		766
Maintenance, materials and repairs	332		326
Other rent and landing fees	285		287
Aircraft rent	216		165
Selling expenses	284		290
Depreciation and amortization	214		204
Special items, net	-216		71
Other	749		712
Total operating expenses	5,891		6,019
Operating income	578		66
Nonoperating income (expense)	'		'
Interest income	7		4
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	-168		-169
Other, net	-5		-24
Total nonoperating expense, net	-166		-189
Income (loss) before reorganization items, net	412		-123
Reorganization items, net	0	[2]	-160	[2]
Income (loss) before income taxes	412		-283
Income tax provision (benefit)	11		-30
Net income (loss)	$401		($253)
[1]	In the 2013 first quarter, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
[2]	In the 2013 first quarter, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$480	($341)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	-45	-33
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	-67	-15
Reclassification into earnings	7	-1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	2	-1
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-103	-50
Non-cash tax provision	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	377	-391
AA [Member]	'	'
Net income (loss)	401	-253
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	-44	-33
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	-67	-15
Reclassification into earnings	7	-1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	2	-1
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-102	-50
Non-cash tax provision	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	$299	($303)

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash	$1,259	$1,140
Short-term investments	8,405	8,111
Restricted cash and short-term investments	947	1,035
Accounts receivable, net	2,008	1,560
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	1,052	1,012
Prepaid expenses and other	1,522	1,465
Total current assets	15,193	14,323
Operating property and equipment	'	'
Flight equipment	24,687	23,730
Ground property and equipment	5,663	5,585
Equipment purchase deposits	1,045	1,077
Total property and equipment, at cost	31,395	30,392
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-11,451	-11,133
Total property and equipment, net	19,944	19,259
Other assets	'	'
Goodwill	4,089	4,086
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,319	2,311
Other assets	2,192	2,299
Total other assets	8,600	8,696
Total assets	43,737	42,278
Current liabilities	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,441	1,446
Accounts payable	1,646	1,368
Accrued salaries and wages	908	1,143
Air traffic liability	5,686	4,380
Frequent flyer liability	2,951	3,005
Payable to affiliates	0	0
Accrued liabilities	2,447	2,464
Total current liabilities	15,079	13,806
Other Liabilities and Credits	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	15,244	15,353
Pension and postretirement benefits	5,766	5,828
Deferred gains and credits, net	990	935
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	2,322	5,928
Other liabilities	3,241	3,159
Total noncurrent liabilities	27,563	31,203
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	'	'
Common stock	6	5
Additional paid-in capital	14,040	10,592
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,135	-2,032
Accumulated deficit	-10,816	-11,296
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	1,095	-2,731
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	43,737	42,278
AA [Member]	'	'
Current assets	'	'
Cash	983	829
Short-term investments	4,979	5,162
Restricted cash and short-term investments	699	702
Accounts receivable, net	1,521	1,186
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	664	620
Prepaid expenses and other	606	702
Total current assets	9,452	9,201
Operating property and equipment	'	'
Flight equipment	19,182	18,534
Ground property and equipment	5,057	5,002
Equipment purchase deposits	829	847
Total property and equipment, at cost	25,068	24,383
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-11,140	-10,914
Total property and equipment, net	13,928	13,469
Other assets	'	'
Goodwill	0	0
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	844	812
Other assets	2,016	2,130
Total other assets	2,860	2,942
Total assets	26,240	25,612
Current liabilities	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	951	957
Accounts payable	1,230	1,013
Accrued salaries and wages	533	659
Air traffic liability	3,808	3,145
Frequent flyer liability	1,761	1,760
Payable to affiliates	2,843	2,807
Accrued liabilities	1,439	1,578
Total current liabilities	12,565	11,919
Other Liabilities and Credits	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	9,590	9,852
Pension and postretirement benefits	5,631	5,693
Deferred gains and credits, net	285	278
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	2,242	5,424
Other liabilities	2,168	2,106
Total noncurrent liabilities	19,916	23,353
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	'	'
Common stock	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	8,481	5,361
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,254	-2,152
Accumulated deficit	-12,468	-12,869
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	-6,241	-9,660
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$26,240	$25,612

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'
Accumulated intangible amortization	($399)	($373)
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	1,750,000,000	1,750,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	649,953,273	526,805,522
AA [Member]	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'
Accumulated intangible amortization	$378	$375
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	1,000	1,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net cash provided by operating activities	$1,256	$700
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	-1,047	-885
Increase in short-term investments	-294	-226
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and short-term investments	88	-3
Net proceeds from slot transaction	307	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3	26
Net cash used in investing activities	-943	-1,088
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	-501	-394
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	224	161
Funds transferred to affiliates	0	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	-84	0
Exercise of stock options	9	0
Deferred financing costs	-7	-17
Sale-leaseback transactions	165	764
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-194	514
Net increase in cash	119	126
Cash at beginning of period	1,140	480
Cash at end of period	1,259	606
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Settlement of bankruptcy settlement obligation	3,557	0
Supplemental information:	'	'
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	204	125
Income tax paid	3	2
AA [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	742	696
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	-722	-882
Increase in short-term investments	183	-228
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and short-term investments	3	-3
Net proceeds from slot transaction	299	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3	26
Net cash used in investing activities	-234	-1,087
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	-430	-392
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	161
Funds transferred to affiliates	-84	0
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	0	'
Exercise of stock options	0	'
Deferred financing costs	-5	-17
Sale-leaseback transactions	165	764
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-354	516
Net increase in cash	154	125
Cash at beginning of period	829	474
Cash at end of period	983	599
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'
Settlement of bankruptcy settlement obligation	3,104	0
Supplemental information:	'	'
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	170	125
Income tax paid	$2	$1

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	Basis of Presentation
	On December 9, 2013 (the Effective Date), AMR Merger Sub, Inc. (Merger Sub) merged with and into US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways Group) (the Merger), with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (formerly known as AMR Corporation and referred to herein as AAG and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the Company), following the Merger. "AMR" refers to the Company during the period of time prior to its emergence from Chapter 11 and the Effective Date of the Merger.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of AAG should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in AAG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Principal subsidiaries include American and, effective December 9, 2013, US Airways Group. Because the Merger did not occur until December 2013, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented do not include the accounts of US Airways Group for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation as described below. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
	Management believes that all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of results, consisting of normally recurring items, have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-lived and intangible assets, the frequent traveler programs, pensions and retiree medical and other benefits and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
	Chapter 11 Matters
	In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Debtors (as defined in Note 2 below) applied ASC 852 "Reorganizations" (ASC 852) in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Chapter 11 Cases (as defined in Note 2 below). ASC 852 requires that the financial statements distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, certain revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases for the 2013 period are recorded in Reorganization items, net on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified between various financial statement line items to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. These reclassifications do not impact the historic net loss and are comprised principally of the following items:
	•	Reclassifications between various operating income line items to conform the presentation of Cargo and Other revenues.
	•	Reclassifications between various operating expense line items to conform the presentation of Regional expenses.
	•	Reclassifications between Other nonoperating income (expense), net and Operating expenses to conform the presentation of foreign currency gains and losses.
	The following table summarizes the historical and revised financial statement amounts for AAG (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2013
			As Reclassified			Historical
	Operating revenues:
	Mainline passenger		$	4,614		$	4,614
	Regional passenger		679			679
	Cargo		156			155
	Other		649			650
	Total operating revenues		6,098			6,098
	Operating expenses:
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		1,934			2,200
	Salaries, wages and benefits		1,267			1,484
	Regional expenses		780			—
	Maintenance, materials and repairs		326			383
	Other rent and landing fees		288			346
	Aircraft rent		165			164
	Selling expenses		290			276
	Depreciation and amortization		204			246
	Special items, net		71			28
	Other		702			919
	Total operating expenses		6,027			6,046
	Operating income		71			52
	Nonoperating income (expense):
	Interest income		4			4
	Interest expense, net of capitalized interest		(254		)	(250		)
	Other, net		(24		)	(9		)
	Total nonoperating expense, net		$	(274	)	$	(255	)
AA [Member]	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of American should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in American's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. American is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation as described below. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
	Management believes that all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of results, consisting of normally recurring items, have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived and intangible assets, the frequent traveler program, pensions and retiree medical and other benefits and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
	Chapter 11 Matters
	In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Debtors (as defined in Note 2 below) applied ASC 852 "Reorganizations" (ASC 852) in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Chapter 11 Cases (as defined in Note 2 below). ASC 852 requires that the financial statements distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, certain revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases for the 2013 period are recorded in Reorganization items, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified between various financial statement line items to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. These reclassifications do not impact the historic net loss and are comprised principally of the following items:
	•	Reclassifications between various operating income line items to conform the presentation of Cargo and Other revenues.
	•	Reclassifications between various operating expense line items to conform the presentation of Regional expenses.
	•	Reclassifications between Other nonoperating income (expense), net and Operating expenses to conform the presentation of foreign currency gains and losses.
	The following table summarizes the historical and revised financial statement amounts for American (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2013
			As Reclassified			Historical
	Operating revenues:
	Mainline passenger		$	4,614		$	4,614
	Regional passenger		679			679
	Cargo		156			155
	Other		636			637
	Total operating revenues		6,085			6,085
	Operating expenses:
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		1,934			2,199
	Salaries, wages and benefits		1,264			1,312
	Regional expenses		766			269
	Maintenance, materials and repairs		326			318
	Other rent and landing fees		287			342
	Aircraft rent		165			164
	Selling expenses		290			276
	Depreciation and amortization		204			241
	Special items, net		71			28
	Other		712			889
	Total operating expenses		6,019			6,038
	Operating income		66			47
	Nonoperating income (expense):
	Interest income		4			4
	Interest expense, net of capitalized interest		(169		)	(165		)
	Other, net		(24		)	(9		)
	Total nonoperating expense, net		$	(189	)	$	(170	)

Emergence_From_Chapter_11_and_

Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Reorganization [Line Items]	'
Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group	'
	Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group
	Overview
	On November 29, 2011 (the Petition Date), AMR, its principal subsidiary, American Airlines, Inc. (American), and certain of the Company's other direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Debtors), filed voluntary petitions for relief (the Chapter 11 Cases) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court). On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the Confirmation Order) approving and confirming the Debtors' fourth amended joint plan of reorganization (as amended, the Plan).
	On the Effective Date, the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the Merger Agreement), dated as of February 13, 2013, by and among the Company, AMR Merger Sub and US Airways Group, pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group (the Merger), with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company following the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of US Airways Group was converted into the right to receive one share of American Airlines Group common stock (AAG Common Stock), par value $0.01 per share.
	From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, all actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the Bankruptcy Court to the extent the parties to such litigation have obtained relief from the permanent injunction.
	Plan of Reorganization
	The Plan implements the Merger and incorporates a compromise and settlement of certain intercreditor and intercompany claim issues.
	Pursuant to the Plan, all shares of AMR common stock outstanding prior to the Effective Date were canceled. AAG's Certificate of Incorporation, which was approved in connection with the Plan, authorizes the issuance of 1.75 billion new shares of AAG Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 200 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Of the authorized AAG Series A Preferred Stock, approximately 168 million were designated "Series A Convertible Preferred Stock," with a stated value $25.00 per share, and issued in accordance with the Plan. AAG Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AAL" and began trading on December 9, 2013. AAG Series A Preferred Stock was listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AALCP" from December 9, 2013 until its final mandatory conversion on April 8, 2014. In addition, pursuant to the Plan and the Merger Agreement, up to 40 million shares of AAG Common Stock were authorized for issuance under the 2013 Incentive Award Plan (the 2013 IAP).
	The Plan contains the following provisions relating to the treatment of pre-petition claims against the Debtors and other holders of allowed interests in AMR:
	•	all secured claims against the Debtors have been reinstated;
	•	allowed administrative claims, priority claims and convenience claims have been or will be paid in full in cash;
	•	other holders of allowed pre-petition unsecured claims, holders of allowed interests and certain employees of AMR received or will receive 72% of AAG Common Stock (on a fully converted basis) authorized to be issued pursuant to the Plan and in connection with the Merger under the following provisions:
	◦	all creditors holding general unsecured claims against American that are guaranteed by AAG and general unsecured claims against AAG that are guaranteed by American (Double-Dip Unsecured Claims) were treated the same under the Plan. Holders of Double-Dip Unsecured Claims received, at the Effective Date, their recovery in shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock with a stated amount equal to the allowed amount of their claims, including post-petition interest at the non-default rate;
	◦	all creditors holding Single-Dip Unsecured Claims were treated the same regardless of whether the claim was asserted against the AAG Debtors, the American Debtors, or other Debtors. As used herein, "Single-Dip Unsecured Claims" means the general unsecured claims against the Debtors that are not guaranteed by any other Debtor, other than the claims of the Debtors' labor unions representing mainline workers. Holders of Single-Dip Unsecured Claims received, at the Effective Date, a portion of their recovery in shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and a right, subject to the trading price of the Company's common stock during the 120-day period after the Effective Date, to receive their remaining recovery in shares of AAG Common Stock 120 days after the Effective Date;
	◦	holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and certain non-management, non-union employees as specified in the Plan received, at the Effective Date, the right to receive an allocation of shares of AAG Common Stock representing 23.6% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock ultimately distributed to holders of pre-petition general unsecured creditors against the Debtors. On the Effective Date, pursuant to the Plan, an initial allocation of approximately 39 million shares of AAG Common Stock was made related to these labor and employee groups, of which approximately 27 million shares were distributed on the Effective Date and approximately 13 million shares of which were withheld in connection with the Company making a cash payment of approximately $300 million for certain required withholding taxes;
	◦	holders of allowed interests in AMR (primarily holders of AMR common stock existing immediately prior to the Effective Date) received, at the Effective Date, a distribution of approximately 26 million shares of AAG Common Stock representing 3.5% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock contemplated for issuance pursuant to the Plan and will receive additional shares of AAG Common Stock if, among other considerations, the trading price of the Company's common stock at various points during the 120-day period after the Effective Date provides for a full recovery to claimholders and other allowed priority interests; and
	◦	holders of disputed claims at the Effective Date, to the extent such disputed claims become allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims after the Effective Date, are eligible to receive shares of AAG Common Stock held in reserve (Disputed Claims Reserve), beginning 120 days after the Effective Date. Disputed claimholders that subsequently become Single-Dip unsecured claimholders will receive, subject to the availability of sufficient shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve, the number of shares of AAG Common Stock that the disputed claimholder would have received had such claimholder been a Single-Dip unsecured claimholder as of the Effective Date.
	The Plan contemplated the distribution of up to 756 million shares of common stock, however this amount will be reduced by approximately 20 million shares because certain tax withholdings for employees were paid in cash as permitted under the Plan. In accordance with the Plan, the Company issued the remaining shares of AAG Common Stock over the 120-day distribution period, subject to a disputed claims reserve. In addition, pursuant to the Plan, approximately 197 million common shares were distributed to holders of outstanding shares of US Airways Group common stock.
	Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan has established a disputed claims reserve to hold shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders that ultimately become allowed Single-Dip general unsecured claimholders after emergence. The shares provided for under the Plan are determined based upon a disputed claims reserve amount of approximately $755 million, representing the maximum amount of additional allowable Single-Dip claims under the Plan's provisions. Approximately 16 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock are reserved for distribution to holders of disputed Single-Dip general unsecured claims whose claims ultimately become allowed. Approximately 18 million of additional new shares of AAG Common Stock were distributed into the reserve on April 10, 2014. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of the remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to the Company but rather will be distributed by priority first, if necessary, to satisfy unsecured claims or labor-related obligations, and then to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date.
	AAG is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan described above.
	In addition, from the Effective Date through March 31, 2014, the Company made the following cash disbursements under the Plan:
	•	$385 million in cash to the Pension plans in connection with missed contributions to the pension plans during Chapter 11 and interest and penalty interest thereon;
	•	$107 million in cash to holders in partial or full satisfaction of their claims, including to holders of administrative claims, and state and local priority tax claims;
	•	$196 million in cure payments to holders of secured debt; and
	•	Approximately $380 million for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees.
	Several parties have filed appeals seeking reconsideration of the Confirmation Order. Refer to Note 14 for more information.
	As noted above, the reconciliation process with respect to the remaining claims will take considerable time post-emergence. The Company's estimates of the amounts of disputed claims that will ultimately become allowed Single-Dip General Unsecured Claims are included in Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014. As these claims are resolved, or where better information becomes available and is evaluated, AAG will make adjustments to the liabilities recorded on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements as appropriate. Any such adjustments could be material to the Company's financial position or results of operations in any given period.
	Availability and Utilization of Net Operating Losses
	Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Debtors experienced an "ownership change" as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code which could potentially limit the ability to utilize certain tax attributes including the Debtors’ substantial net operating losses (NOLs). The general limitation rules for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where the ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. While the Debtors anticipate taking advantage of certain special rules for federal income tax purposes that would permit approximately $9.0 billion of the federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the annual limitation generally imposed by Section 382, there can be no assurance that these special rules will apply.
	Moreover, an ownership change subsequent to the Debtors’ emergence from bankruptcy may further limit or effectively eliminate the ability to utilize the Debtors’ NOL Carryforwards and other tax attributes. To reduce the risk of a potential adverse effect on the Debtors’ ability to utilize the NOL Carryforwards, AAG's Certificate of Incorporation contains transfer restrictions applicable to certain substantial shareholders. Although the purpose of these transfer restrictions is to prevent an ownership change from occurring, there can be no assurance that an ownership change will not occur even with these transfer restrictions. A copy of AAG's Certificate of Incorporation was attached as Exhibit 3.1 to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2013.
	Reorganization Items, Net
	Reorganization items refer to revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases. The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in millions):
	Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (1), (2)		$	136
	Professional fees		39
	Other		(15		)
	Total reorganization items, net		$	160
	(1)	Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.
	(2)	Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $127 million, which are included in the table above.
AA [Member]	'
Reorganization [Line Items]	'
Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group	'
	Emergence From Chapter 11
	Overview
	On November 29, 2011 (the Petition Date), AMR, its principal subsidiary, American Airlines, Inc. (American), and certain of AMR's other direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Debtors), filed voluntary petitions for relief (the Chapter 11 Cases) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the Bankruptcy Code) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the Bankruptcy Court). On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the Confirmation Order) approving and confirming the Debtors' fourth amended joint plan of reorganization (as amended, the Plan).
	On December 9, 2013 (the Effective Date), the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the Merger Agreement), dated as of February 13, 2013, by and among AAG, AMR Merger Sub, Inc. (Merger Sub) and US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways Group), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group (the Merger), with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG following the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of US Airways Group was converted into the right to receive one share of American Airlines Group common stock (AAG Common Stock), par value $0.01 per share.
	From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, all actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the Bankruptcy Court to the extent the parties to such litigation have obtained relief from the permanent injunction.
	Plan of Reorganization
	The Plan implements the Merger and incorporates a compromise and settlement of certain intercreditor and intercompany claim issues.
	Pursuant to the Plan, all shares of AMR common stock outstanding prior to the Effective Date were canceled. AAG's Certificate of Incorporation, which was approved in connection with the Plan, authorizes the issuance of 1.75 billion new shares of AAG Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 200 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share. Of the authorized AAG Series A Preferred Stock, approximately 168 million were designated "Series A Convertible Preferred Stock," with a stated value $25.00 per share, and issued in accordance with the Plan. AAG Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AAL" and began trading on December 9, 2013. AAG Series A Preferred Stock was listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "AALCP" from December 9, 2013 until its final mandatory conversion on April 8, 2014. In addition, pursuant to the Plan and the Merger Agreement, up to 40 million shares of AAG Common Stock were authorized for issuance under the 2013 Incentive Award Plan (the 2013 IAP).
	The Plan contains the following provisions relating to the treatment of pre-petition claims against the Debtors and other holders of allowed interests in the Debtors including AMR and American:
	•	all secured claims against the Debtors have been reinstated;
	•	allowed administrative claims, priority claims and convenience claims have been or will be paid in full in cash;
	•	other holders of allowed pre-petition unsecured claims, holders of allowed interests and certain employees of AMR received or will receive 72% of AAG Common Stock (on a fully converted basis) authorized to be issued pursuant to the Plan and in connection with the Merger under the following provisions:
	◦	all creditors holding general unsecured claims against American that are guaranteed by AAG and general unsecured claims against AAG that are guaranteed by American (Double-Dip Unsecured Claims) were treated the same under the Plan. Holders of Double-Dip Unsecured Claims received, at the Effective Date, their recovery in shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock with a stated amount equal to the allowed amount of their claims, including post-petition interest at the non-default rate;
	◦	all creditors holding Single-Dip Unsecured Claims were treated the same regardless of whether the claim was asserted against the AAG Debtors, the American Debtors, or other Debtors. As used herein, "Single-Dip Unsecured Claims" means the general unsecured claims against the Debtors that are not guaranteed by any other Debtor, other than the claims of the Debtors' labor unions representing mainline workers. Holders of Single-Dip Unsecured Claims received, at the Effective Date, a portion of their recovery in shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and a right, subject to the trading price of AAG's common stock during the 120-day period after the Effective Date, to receive their remaining recovery in shares of AAG Common Stock 120 days after the Effective Date;
	◦	holders of certain labor-related deemed claims and certain non-management, non-union employees as specified in the Plan received, at the Effective Date, the right to receive an allocation of shares of AAG Common Stock representing 23.6% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock ultimately distributed to holders of pre-petition general unsecured creditors against the Debtors. On the Effective Date, pursuant to the Plan, an initial allocation of approximately 39 million shares of AAG Common Stock was made related to these labor and employee groups, of which approximately 27 million shares were distributed on the Effective Date and approximately 13 million shares of which were withheld in connection with American making a cash payment of approximately $300 million for certain required withholding taxes;
	◦	holders of allowed interests in AMR (primarily holders of AMR common stock existing immediately prior to the Effective Date) received, at the Effective Date, a distribution of approximately 26 million shares of AAG Common Stock representing 3.5% of the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock contemplated for issuance pursuant to the Plan and will receive additional shares of AAG Common Stock if, among other considerations, the trading price of AAG's common stock at various points during the 120-day period after the Effective Date provides for a full recovery to claimholders and other allowed priority interests; and
	◦	holders of disputed claims at the Effective Date, to the extent such disputed claims become allowed Single-Dip Unsecured Claims after the Effective Date, are eligible to receive shares of AAG Common Stock held in reserve (Disputed Claims Reserve), beginning 120 days after the Effective Date. Disputed claimholders that subsequently become Single-Dip unsecured claimholders will receive, subject to the availability of sufficient shares in the Disputed Claims Reserve, the number of shares of AAG Common Stock that the disputed claimholder would have received had such claimholder been a Single-Dip unsecured claimholder as of the Effective Date.
	The Plan contemplated the distribution of up to 756 million shares of common stock, however this amount will be reduced by approximately 20 million shares because certain tax withholdings for employees were paid in cash as permitted under the Plan. In accordance with the Plan, AAG issued the remaining shares of AAG Common Stock over the 120-day distribution period, subject to a disputed claims reserve. In addition, pursuant to the Plan, approximately 197 million common shares were distributed to holders of outstanding shares of US Airways Group common stock.
	Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan has established a disputed claims reserve to hold shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders that ultimately become allowed Single-Dip general unsecured claimholders after emergence. The shares provided for under the Plan are determined based upon a disputed claims reserve amount of approximately $755 million, representing the maximum amount of additional allowable Single-Dip claims under the Plan's provisions. Approximately 16 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock are reserved for distribution to holders of disputed Single-Dip general unsecured claims whose claims ultimately become allowed. Approximately 18 million of additional new shares of AAG Common Stock were distributed into the reserve on April 10, 2014. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of the remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to AAG but rather will be distributed by priority first, if necessary, to satisfy unsecured claims or labor-related obligations, and then to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date.
	AAG is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan described above.
	In addition, from the Effective Date through March 31, 2014, American made the following cash disbursements under the Plan:
	•	$385 million in cash to the Pension plans in connection with missed contributions to the pension plans during Chapter 11 and interest and penalty interest thereon;
	•	$107 million in cash to holders in partial or full satisfaction of their claims, including to holders of administrative claims, and state and local priority tax claims;
	•	$196 million in cure payments to holders of secured debt; and
	•	Approximately $380 million for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees.
	Several parties have filed appeals seeking reconsideration of the Confirmation Order. Refer to Note 14 for more information.
	As noted above, the reconciliation process with respect to the remaining claims will take considerable time post-emergence. American's estimates of the amounts of disputed claims that will ultimately become allowed Single-Dip General Unsecured Claims are included in Bankruptcy settlement obligations on American's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2014. As these claims are resolved, or where better information becomes available and is evaluated, American will make adjustments to the liabilities recorded in American's condensed consolidated financial statements as appropriate. Any such adjustments could be material to American's financial position or results of operations in any given period.
	Availability and Utilization of Net Operating Losses
	Upon emergence from bankruptcy, American experienced an "ownership change" as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code which could potentially limit the ability to utilize certain tax attributes including American's substantial net operating losses (NOLs). The general limitation rules for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where the ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. While American anticipates taking advantage of certain special rules for federal income tax purposes that would permit approximately $9.5 billion of the federal NOL Carryforwards to be utilized without regard to the annual limitation generally imposed by Section 382, there can be no assurance that these special rules will apply.
	Moreover, an ownership change subsequent to American's emergence from bankruptcy may further limit or effectively eliminate the ability to utilize American's NOL Carryforwards and other tax attributes. To reduce the risk of a potential adverse effect on American's ability to utilize the NOL Carryforwards, AAG's Certificate of Incorporation contains transfer restrictions applicable to certain substantial shareholders. Although the purpose of these transfer restrictions is to prevent an ownership change from occurring, there can be no assurance that an ownership change will not occur even with these transfer restrictions. A copy of AAG's Certificate of Incorporation was attached as Exhibit 3.1 to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by AAG with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2013.
	Reorganization Items, Net
	Reorganization items refer to revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases. The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in millions):
	Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (1), (2)	$	136
	Professional fees	39
	Other	(15		)
	Total reorganization items, net	$	160
	(1)	Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.
	(2)	Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, American recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $127 million, which are included in the table above.

Mandatorily_Convertible_Prefer

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations	'
	Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations
	The components of Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
	AAG Series A Preferred Stock	$	589	$	3,833
	Single-Dip equity obligations	1,259		1,246
	Labor-related deemed claim	474		849
	Total	$	2,322	$	5,928
	The AAG Series A Preferred Stock, while outstanding, voted and participated in accordance with the terms of the underlying Certificate of Designation. One quarter of the shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock initially issued was mandatorily convertible on each of the 30th, 60th, 90th and 120th days after the Effective Date, subject to additional voluntary conversions. The initial stated value of each share of AAG Series A Preferred Stock is $25.00 and accrues dividends at 6.25% per annum, calculated daily, while outstanding. Additionally, AAG Series A Preferred Stock converts to AAG Common Stock based upon the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock on the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, at a 3.5% fixed discount, subject to a conversion price floor of $10.875 per share and a conversion price cap of $33.8080 per share, below or above which the conversion rate remains fixed. AAG Series A Preferred Stock outstanding at March 31, 2014 is included within the "Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations" line on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 140 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 118 million shares of AAG Common Stock in accordance with the Plan. The AAG Series A Preferred Stock obligation was reduced by approximately $3.5 billion, offset in part by an increase in the number of shares of AAG Common Stock issued and expected to be issued to settle the obligation resulting from an increase in the price of AAG's Common Stock exceeding the conversion price cap. As of April 8, 2014, all shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock had been converted into an aggregate of 141 million shares of AAG Common Stock.
	The Company's Single-Dip equity obligations, while outstanding, do not vote or participate in accordance with the terms of the Plan. These equity contract obligations, representing the amount of total Single-Dip unsecured creditor obligations not satisfied through the issuance of AAG Series A Preferred Stock at the Effective Date, represent an unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares based predominantly on a fixed monetary amount known at inception, and, as such, are not treated as equity, but rather as liabilities until the 120th day after emergence. At the 120th day after emergence, the Company will issue a variable amount of AAG Common Stock necessary to satisfy the obligation amount at emergence, plus accrued dividends of 12% per annum, calculated daily, through the 120th day after emergence, based on the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock, at a 3.5% discount, as specified in the Plan and subject to there being a sufficient number of shares remaining for issuance to unsecured creditors under the Plan.
	In exchange for employees' contributions to the successful reorganization of the Company, including agreeing to reductions in pay and benefits, the Company agreed in the Plan to provide each employee group a deemed claim which was used to provide a distribution of a portion of the equity of the reorganized entity to those employees. Each employee group received a deemed claim amount based upon a fixed percentage of the distributions to be made to general unsecured claimholders. The fair value based on the expected number of shares to be distributed to satisfy this deemed claim, as adjusted, was approximately 1.5 billion. From the Effective Date through March 31, 2014, the Company has made distributions of $680 million in AAG Common Stock and paid approximately $380 million in cash to cover payroll taxes related to the equity distributions. As of March 31, 2014, the remaining liability to certain AMR labor groups and employees of $474 million is based upon the estimated fair value of the shares expected to be issued in satisfaction of such obligation, measured as if the obligation were settled using the trading price of AAG Common Stock at March 31, 2014. Increases in the trading price of AAG Common Stock after March 31, 2014 could cause a decrease in the fair value measurement of the remaining obligation, and vice-versa. The Company will record this obligation at fair value primarily through the 120th day after emergence, at which time the obligation will be materially settled.
	As of March 31, 2014, the Company reduced the Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations by approximately $41 million, which is included in Special items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, to reflect the estimated fair value of the shares expected to be issued in satisfaction of the outstanding Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations, measured as if the obligations were settled using the trading price of AAG Common Stock at March 31, 2014.
	On April 8, 2014 the Company satisfied all of the AAG Series A Preferred Stock obligations, the Single-Dip equity obligations and the majority of the labor related deemed claim. After the April 8, 2014 distribution date, the Company had an obligation recorded related to the accrued Disputed Claims Reserve of approximately $335 million, which includes an amount expected to be issued to labor assuming the fully accrued Disputed Claims Reserve is allowed by the court and distributed. Allowed claims will receive 30.7553 shares, subject to reduction for expenses of the Disputed Claims Reserve, including tax liabilities, for each $1,000 of allowed claims. Accordingly, increases in the trading price of AAG Common Stock after March 31, 2014 could cause an increase in the value of the Disputed Claims Reserve, and vice-versa.
AA [Member]	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations	'
	Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations
	The components of Bankruptcy settlement obligations on American's condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions) and reflect those included in AAG's consolidated financial statements. The settlement of these claims through the issuance of AAG common stock will result in an increase in additional paid-in capital for American.
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
	Single-Dip and Double-Dip equity obligations	1,768		4,575
	Labor-related deemed claim	474		849
	Total	$	2,242	$	5,424
	The AAG Series A Preferred Stock, while outstanding, voted and participated in accordance with the terms of the underlying Certificate of Designation. One quarter of the shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock initially issued was mandatorily convertible on each of the 30th, 60th, 90th and 120th days after the Effective Date, subject to additional voluntary conversions. The initial stated value of each share of AAG Series A Preferred Stock is $25.00 and accrues dividends at 6.25% per annum, calculated daily, while outstanding. Additionally, AAG Series A Preferred Stock converts to AAG Common Stock based upon the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock on the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, at a 3.5% fixed discount, subject to a conversion price floor of $10.875 per share and a conversion price cap of $33.8080 per share, below or above which the conversion rate remains fixed. AAG Series A Preferred Stock outstanding at March 31, 2014 is included within the "Bankruptcy settlement obligations" line on American's condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, 123 million shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 103 million shares of AAG Common Stock in accordance with the Plan in settlement of American's bankruptcy settlement obligations. The AAG Series A Preferred Stock obligation for American was reduced by approximately $3.0 billion, offset in part by an increase in the number of shares of AAG Common Stock issued and expected to be issued to settle the obligation resulting from an increase in the price of AAG's Common Stock exceeding the conversion price cap. As of April 8, 2014, all shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock had been converted into an aggregate of 124 million shares of AAG Common Stock for settlement of American's bankruptcy settlement obligations.
	The Single-Dip equity obligations, while outstanding, do not vote or participate in accordance with the terms of the Plan. These equity contract obligations, representing the amount of total Single-Dip unsecured creditor obligations not satisfied through the issuance of AAG Series A Preferred Stock at the Effective Date, represent an unconditional obligation to transfer a variable number of shares of AAG Common Stock based predominantly on a fixed monetary amount known at inception, and, as such, are not treated as equity, but rather as liabilities until the 120th day after emergence. At the 120th day after emergence, AAG will issue a variable amount of AAG Common Stock necessary to satisfy the obligation amount at emergence, plus accrued dividends of 12% per annum, calculated daily, through the 120th day after emergence, based on the volume weighted average price of the shares of AAG Common Stock, at a 3.5% discount, as specified in the Plan and subject to there being a sufficient number of shares remaining for issuance to unsecured creditors under the Plan.
	In exchange for employees' contributions to the successful reorganization of AAG, including agreeing to reductions in pay and benefits, AAG and American agreed in the Plan to provide each employee group a deemed claim which was used to provide a distribution of a portion of the equity of the reorganized entity to those employees. Each employee group received a deemed claim amount based upon a fixed percentage of the distributions to be made to general unsecured claimholders. The fair value based on the expected number of shares to be distributed to satisfy this deemed claim, as adjusted, was approximately $1.5 billion. From the Effective Date through March 31, 2014, AAG has made distributions of $680 million in AAG Common Stock and paid approximately $380 million in cash to cover payroll taxes related to the equity distributions. As of March 31, 2014, the remaining liability to certain AMR labor groups and employees of $474 million is based upon the estimated fair value of the shares expected to be issued in satisfaction of such obligation, measured as if the obligation were settled using the trading price of AAG Common Stock at March 31, 2014. Increases in the trading price of AAG Common Stock after March 31, 2014 could cause a decrease in the fair value measurement of the remaining obligation, and vice-versa. American will record this obligation at fair value primarily through the 120th day after emergence, at which time the obligation will be materially settled.
	As of March 31, 2014, American reduced the Bankruptcy settlement obligations by approximately $65 million, which is included in Special items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, to reflect the estimated fair value of the shares expected to be issued in satisfaction of the outstanding Bankruptcy settlement obligations, measured as if the obligations were settled using the trading price of AAG Common Stock at March 31, 2014.
	On April 8, 2014, AAG satisfied all of the AAG Series A Preferred Stock obligations, the Single-Dip equity obligations and the majority of the labor related deemed claim. After the April 8, 2014 distribution date, American had an obligation recorded related to the accrued Disputed Claims Reserve of approximately $335 million, which includes an amount expected to be issued to labor assuming the fully accrued Disputed Claims Reserve is allowed by the court and distributed. Allowed claims will receive 30.7553 shares, subject to reduction for expenses of the Disputed Claims Reserve, including tax liabilities, for each $1,000 of allowed claims. Accordingly, increases in the trading price of AAG Common Stock after March 31, 2014 could cause an increase in the value of the Disputed Claims Reserve, and vice-versa.

Slot_Divestiture

Slot Divestiture	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Slot Divestiture	'
	Slot Divestiture
	As a stipulation for the Merger to be approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Company was required to divest certain slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As of December 31, 2013, the DCA slots to be divested were recorded as assets held for sale and included in Prepaid expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company divested the required DCA slots and received $307 million in cash as well as 24 slots at John F. Kennedy Airport. The Company recognized a gain of $309 million related to the divestiture, which has been included in Special items, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations
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AA [Member]	'
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Slot Divestiture	'
	Slot Divestiture
	As a stipulation for the Merger to be approved by the Department of Justice (DOJ), American was required to divest certain slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). As of December 31, 2013, the DCA slots to be divested were recorded as assets held for sale and included in Prepaid expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheet. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, American divested the required DCA slots and received $299 million in cash as well as 24 slots at John F. Kennedy Airport. American recognized a gain of $305 million related to the divestiture, which has been included in Special items, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Special_Items

Special Items	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Special Items	'
	Special Items
	Special items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Mainline operating special items, net (a)		$	(137	)	$	71
	(a)	The 2014 first quarter mainline operating special items totaled a net credit of $137 million, which principally included a $309 million gain on the sale of slots at DCA and a net $32 million credit for bankruptcy related items primarily reflecting fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations. These special credits were offset in part by $142 million of cash merger integration expenses including amounts related to the pilot memorandum of understanding, information technology, professional fees, severance, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training as well as $60 million of non-cash compensation expense for merger equity awards.
	The 2013 first quarter mainline operating special items included $28 million in merger related expenses and a $43 million charge for workers' compensation claims.
	The following additional amounts are also included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Regional operating special items, net		$	4		$	2
	Nonoperating special items, net (b)		47			116
	Reorganization items, net (c)		—			160
	Income tax special items, net (d)		8			—
	(b)	The 2014 first quarter nonoperating special items of $47 million were principally due to non-cash interest accretion of $31 million on the bankruptcy settlement obligations.
	The 2013 first quarter nonoperating special items consisted of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan.
	(c)	In the 2013 first quarter, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
	(d)	The 2014 first quarter included a special $8 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.
AA [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Special Items	'
	Special Items
	Special items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Mainline operating special items, net (a)		$	(216	)	$	71
	(a)	The 2014 first quarter mainline operating special items totaled a net credit of $216 million, which principally included a $305 million gain on the sale of slots at DCA and a net $56 million credit for bankruptcy related items primarily reflecting fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations. These special credits were offset in part by $91 million of cash merger integration expenses including amounts related to the pilot memorandum of understanding, information technology, professional fees, severance, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training as well as $43 million of non-cash compensation expense for merger equity awards.
	The 2013 first quarter mainline operating special items included $28 million in merger related expenses and a $43 million charge for workers' compensation claims.
	The following additional amounts are also included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Regional operating special items, net		$	1		$	—
	Nonoperating special items, net (b)		44			27
	Reorganization items, net (c)		—			160
	Income tax special items, net (d)		7			—
	(b)	The 2014 first quarter nonoperating special items of $44 million were principally due to non-cash interest accretion of $27 million on the bankruptcy settlement obligations.
	The 2013 first quarter nonoperating special items consisted of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan.
	(c)	In the 2013 first quarter, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
	(d)	The 2014 first quarter included a special $7 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	Pursuant to the Plan and the Merger Agreement, holders of AMR common stock formerly traded under the symbol “AAMRQ” received shares of AAG Common Stock principally over the 120-day distribution period following the Effective Date. In accordance with GAAP, the first quarter 2013 weighted average shares and loss per share calculation have been adjusted to retrospectively reflect these distributions which were made at the rate of approximately 0.7441 shares of AAG Common Stock per share of AAMRQ. Former holders of AAMRQ shares as of the Effective Date may in the future receive additional distributions of AAG Common Stock dependent upon the ultimate distribution of shares of AAG Common Stock to holders of disputed claims. Thus, the shares and related earnings per share (EPS) calculation prior to the Effective Date may change in the future to reflect additional retrospective adjustments for future AAG Common Stock distributions to former holders of AAMRQ shares.
	As of March 31, 2014, approximately 147 million shares remain to be distributed pursuant to the Plan upon the conversion of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and to satisfy other bankruptcy settlement obligations related to allowed unsecured claims, including disputed claims, labor-related deemed claims and former holders of AAMRQ shares. However, the Company remitted cash for employee withholding taxes in lieu of distributing approximately 4 million shares for the final mandatory distribution to employees on April 8, 2014. Although undistributed shares are not yet issued and outstanding, all conditions of distribution except the passage of time have been met and such shares are considered issued and outstanding for purposes of the Company's basic and diluted EPS calculation.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions, except share and per share amounts in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Basic EPS:
	Net income (loss)	$	480	$	(341	)
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands)	723,971		249,491
	Basic EPS	$	0.66	$	(1.37	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net income (loss)	$	480	$	(341	)
	Change in fair value of conversion feature on 7.25% convertible senior notes (a)	5		—
	Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted EPS	$	485	$	(341	)
	Share computation for diluted EPS (in thousands):
	Weighted-average shares outstanding	723,971		249,491
	Dilutive effect of stock awards	13,534		—
	Assumed conversion of 7.25% convertible senior notes (a)	3,830		—
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - as adjusted	741,335		249,491
	Diluted EPS	$	0.65	$	(1.37	)
	The following were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in thousands):
	Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive	33		20,010
	Convertible notes because inclusion would be antidilutive	—		34,581
	(a)	In March 2014, the Company notified the holders of US Airways Group's 7.25% convertible senior notes that it has elected to settle all future conversions solely in cash instead of shares of AAG Common Stock in accordance with the related indenture. Thus, the diluted shares include the weighted average impact of the 7.25% convertible senior notes only for the period from January 1, 2014 to March 12, 2014. In addition, under GAAP, the Company must adjust the numerator for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share by the change in fair value of the conversion feature from March 12, 2014 to March 31, 2014, which increased GAAP net income for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share by $5 million.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Indebtedness	'
	Debt
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
		March 31,		31-Dec-13
		2014
	Secured
	American
	Secured indebtedness, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.10%, maturing from 2014 to 2023	$	1,966	$	2,140
	Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 4.00% to 7.00%, maturing from 2017 to 2025	3,415		3,516
	Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 7.125% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2031	1,313		1,313
	7.50% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in 2016	900		1,000
	Senior secured credit facility, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019	1,886		1,891
	AAdvantage Miles advance purchase, effective rate of 8.30%, installments through 2017	568		611
	Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.20% to 12.20%, maturing from 2014 to 2035	532		380
	Total American secured debt	10,580		10,851
	US Airways Group
	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019	1,000		1,000
	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016	600		600
	Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.95% to 11.00%, maturing from 2014 to 2025	2,703		2,515
	Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.55% to 8.48%, maturing from 2015 to 2029	1,297		1,330
	Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.20% to 8.00%, maturing from 2015 to 2028	46		47
	Total US Airways Group secured debt	5,646		5,492
	Total AAG secured debt	16,226		16,343
	Unsecured
	US Airways Group
	6.125% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2018	500		500
	7.25% convertible senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2014	22		22
	Industrial development bonds, fixed interest rate of 6.30%, interest only payments until due in 2023	29		29
	Total US Airways Group unsecured debt	551		551
	Total AAG unsecured debt	551		551
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	16,777		16,894
	Less: total unamortized debt discount	92		95
	Less: current maturities	1,441		1,446
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	15,244	$	15,353
	Senior Secured Notes (American)
	In March 2014, American prepaid $100 million of its 7.50% senior secured notes at a redemption price of 103% of principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
	2013-1 EETCs (US Airways)
	In the first quarter of 2014, US Airways issued $224 million of equipment notes in two series under its 2013-1 EETCs completed in April 2013: Series A equipment notes in the amount of $170 million bearing interest at 3.95% per annum and Series B equipment notes in the amount of $54 million bearing interest at 5.375% per annum. The equipment notes are secured by liens on aircraft.
	7.25% Convertible Notes (US Airways Group)
	In March 2014, the Company notified the holders of US Airways Group's 7.25% convertible notes that it has elected to settle solely in cash instead of shares of AAG Common Stock all conversions during the period beginning on March 15, 2014 and ending on, and including, the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of May 15, 2014. As a result, as of March 31, 2014, the Company has reclassified from equity into other current liabilities the cash payment expected upon conversion of these notes less the carrying amount of debt in the amount of $157 million.
	Guarantees
	In March 2014, AAG, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into amended and restated guarantees of the payment obligations of US Airways under the equipment notes relating to each of its Series 2010-1, 2011-1, 2012-1, 2012-2 and 2013-1 Pass Through Certificates the result of which was to add AAG as a guarantor of such equipment notes on a joint and several basis with US Airways Group. Refer to Note 15 for further information.
AA [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Indebtedness	'
	Debt
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
		March 31,		31-Dec-13
		2014
	Secured
	Secured indebtedness, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.10%, maturing from 2014 to 2023	$	1,966	$	2,140
	Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 4.00% to 7.00%, maturing from 2017 to 2025	3,415		3,516
	Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 7.125% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2031	1,313		1,313
	7.50% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in 2016	900		1,000
	Senior secured credit facility, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019	1,886		1,891
	AAdvantage Miles advance purchase, effective rate of 8.30%, installments through 2017	568		611
	Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.20% to 12.20%, maturing from 2014 to 2035	532		380
		10,580		10,851
	Unsecured
	Affiliate unsecured obligations	27		27
		27		27
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	10,607		10,878
	Less: total unamortized debt discount	66		69
	Less: current maturities	951		957
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	9,590	$	9,852
	Senior Secured Notes
	In March 2014, American prepaid $100 million of its 7.50% senior secured notes at a redemption price of 103% of principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	As a result of the Merger, US Airways Group and its subsidiaries are included in the AAG consolidated federal and state income tax returns for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Merger resulted in a statutory "ownership change" on December 9, 2013, as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 382), which limits the Company's future ability to utilize NOLs generated before the ownership change and certain subsequently recognized "built-in" losses and deductions, if any, existing as of the date of the ownership change. The general limitation rules for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where an ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. The Company's ability to utilize any new NOLs arising after the ownership change is not affected.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $10.6 billion of gross NOLs to reduce future federal taxable income, the majority of which are expected to be available for use in 2014, subject to the Section 382 limitation described above. The federal NOLs will expire beginning in 2022 if unused. These NOLs include an unrealized tax benefit of $762 million related to the implementation of share-based compensation accounting guidance that will be recorded in equity when realized. The Company also had approximately $4.7 billion of gross NOLs to reduce future state taxable income at December 31, 2013, which will expire in years 2014 through 2033 if unused. At December 31, 2013, the Company had an Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credit carryforward of approximately $370 million available for federal income tax purposes, which is available for an indefinite period. The Company's net deferred tax assets, which include the NOLs, are subject to a full valuation allowance. At December 31, 2013, the federal and state valuation allowances were $4.6 billion and $415 million, respectively. In accordance with GAAP, utilization of the NOLs after December 9, 2013 will result in a corresponding decrease in the valuation allowance and offset the Company's tax provision dollar for dollar.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company utilized NOLs to reduce its income tax obligation. However, the Company recorded a special $8 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets and $5 million of state and international income tax expense related to certain states and countries where NOLs were limited or unavailable to be used.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company reported a loss before income taxes and recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $22 million as a result of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
	When profitable, the Company is ordinarily subject to AMT. However as a result of a special tax election made in 2009, the Company was able to utilize AMT NOLs to fully offset its AMT taxable income for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
AA [Member]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Merger resulted in a statutory "ownership change" on December 9, 2013, as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 382), which limits American's future ability to utilize NOLs generated before the ownership change and certain subsequently recognized "built-in" losses and deductions, if any, existing as of the date of the ownership change. The general limitation rules for a debtor in a bankruptcy case are liberalized where an ownership change occurs upon emergence from bankruptcy. American's ability to utilize any new NOLs arising after the ownership change is not affected.
	At December 31, 2013, American had approximately $9.5 billion of gross NOLs to reduce future federal taxable income, the majority of which are expected to be available for use in 2014, subject to the Section 382 limitation described above. The federal NOLs will expire beginning in 2022 if unused. These NOLs include an unrealized tax benefit of $647 million related to the implementation of share-based compensation accounting guidance that will be recorded in equity when realized. American also had approximately $3.8 billion of gross NOLs to reduce future state taxable income at December 31, 2013, which will expire in years 2014 through 2033 if unused. At December 31, 2013, American had an Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credit carryforward of approximately $467 million available for federal income tax purposes, which is available for an indefinite period. American's net deferred tax assets, which include the NOLs, are subject to a full valuation allowance. At December 31, 2013, the federal and state valuation allowances were $4.9 billion and $378 million, respectively. In accordance with GAAP, utilization of the NOLs after December 9, 2013 will result in a corresponding decrease in the valuation allowance and offset American's tax provision dollar for dollar.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014, American utilized NOLs to reduce its income tax obligation. However, American recorded a special $7 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets and $4 million of state and international income tax expense related to certain states and countries where NOLs were limited or unavailable to be used.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2013, American reported a loss before income taxes and recorded an income tax benefit of approximately $30 million as a result of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
	When profitable, American is ordinarily subject to AMT. However as a result of a special tax election made in 2009, American was able to utilize AMT NOLs to fully offset its AMT taxable income for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Investments and Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The Company's short-term investments classified as Level 2 primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of these securities. The Company's fuel derivative contracts, which consist primarily of call options, collars (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold put option) and call spreads (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold call option), are valued using energy and commodity market data which is derived by combining raw inputs with quantitative models and processes to generate forward curves and volatilities. Jet fuel, crude oil, and ultra low sulfur diesel are the primary underlying commodities in the hedge portfolio. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):
			Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2014
	Description		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term investments (1), (2)
	Money market funds		$	3,596	$	3,596	$	—	$	—
	Government agency investments		941		—		941		—
	Repurchase agreements		99		—		99		—
	Corporate obligations		3,064		—		3,064		—
	Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		705		—		705		—
			8,405		3,596		4,809		—
	Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		947		891		56		—
	Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		50		—		50		—
	Total		$	9,402	$	4,487	$	4,915	$	—
	(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.
	(2)	The Company's short-term investments mature in one year or less except $441 million of U.S. government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.
	There were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers during the three months ended March 31, 2014. The Company's policy regarding the recording of transfers between levels is to reflect any such transfers at the end of the reporting period.
	Approximately $5.0 billion of the Company's short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are reflected as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Approximately $3.4 billion of the Company's short-term investments are classified as held to maturity and recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
	The Company is also party to certain interest rate swap agreements that are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Ineffectiveness for these instruments is required to be measured at each reporting period. The ineffectiveness and fair value associated with all of the Company's interest rate cash flow hedges for all periods presented was not material.
	Venezuela Cash and Short-term Investments
	As of March 31, 2014, approximately $750 million of the Company’s unrestricted cash balance was held in Venezuelan bolivars, valued at the weighted average applicable exchange rate of 6.32 bolivars to the dollar. This includes approximately $94 million valued at 4.3 bolivars, approximately $611 million valued at 6.3 bolivars, and approximately $45 million valued at 10.7 bolivars, with the rate depending on the date the Company submitted its repatriation request to the Venezuelan government. In the first quarter of 2014, the Venezuelan government announced that a newly-implemented system (SICAD I) will determine the exchange rate (which fluctuates as determined by weekly auctions and at March 31, 2014 was 10.7 bolivars to the dollar) for repatriation of cash proceeds from ticket sales after January 1, 2014, and introduced new procedures for approval of repatriation of local currency. The Company is continuing to work with Venezuelan authorities regarding the timing and exchange rate applicable to the repatriation of funds held in local currency, is monitoring this situation closely and continues to evaluate its holdings of Venezuelan bolivars for potential impairment. See Part II, Item 1A. - Risk Factors "We operate a global business with international operations that are subject to economic and political instability and have been, and in the future may continue to be, adversely affected by numerous events, circumstances or government actions beyond our control" for additional discussion of these and other currency risks.
	Fair Value of Debt
	The fair values of the Company’s long-term debt were estimated using quoted market prices or discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current estimated incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. If the Company’s long-term debt was measured at fair value, it would have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
	In connection with the Merger, US Airways Group's long-term debt was recorded at fair value as of December 9, 2013 using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations" and was determined by discounting the future contractual principal and interest payments using a market interest rate.
	The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were (in millions):
			March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Value		Value		Value		Value
	Long-term debt, including current maturities		$	16,685	$	17,494	$	16,799	$	17,035
AA [Member]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Investments and Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	American utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. American's short-term investments classified as Level 2 primarily utilize broker quotes in a non-active market for valuation of these securities. American's fuel derivative contracts, which consist primarily of call options, collars (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold put option) and call spreads (consisting of a purchased call option and a sold call option), are valued using energy and commodity market data which is derived by combining raw inputs with quantitative models and processes to generate forward curves and volatilities. Jet fuel, crude oil, and ultra low sulfur diesel are the primary underlying commodities in the hedge portfolio. No changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):
			Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2014
	Description		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term investments (1), (2)
	Money market funds		$	171	$	171	$	—	$	—
	Government agency investments		941		—		941		—
	Repurchase agreements		99		—		99		—
	Corporate obligations		3,064		—		3,064		—
	Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		704		—		704		—
			4,979		171		4,808		—
	Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		699		643		56		—
	Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		50		—		50		—
	Total		$	5,728	$	814	$	4,914	$	—
	(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.
	(2)	American's short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $441 million of U.S. government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.
	There were no Level 1 to Level 2 transfers during the three months ended March 31, 2014. American's policy regarding the recording of transfers between levels is to reflect any such transfers at the end of the reporting period.
	All of American's short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are reflected as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	American is also party to certain interest rate swap agreements that are accounted for as cash flow hedges. Ineffectiveness for these instruments is required to be measured at each reporting period. The ineffectiveness and fair value associated with all of American's interest rate cash flow hedges for all periods presented was not material.
	Venezuela Cash and Short-term Investments
	As of March 31, 2014, approximately $750 million of the American's unrestricted cash balance was held in Venezuelan bolivars, valued at the weighted average applicable exchange rate of 6.32 bolivars to the dollar. This includes approximately $94 million valued at 4.3 bolivars, approximately $611 million valued at 6.3 bolivars, and approximately $45 million valued at 10.7 bolivars, with the rate depending on the date American submitted its repatriation request to the Venezuelan government. In the first quarter of 2014, the Venezuelan government announced that a newly-implemented system (SICAD I) will determine the exchange rate (which fluctuates as determined by weekly auctions and at March 31, 2014 was 10.7 bolivars to the dollar) for repatriation of cash proceeds from ticket sales after January 1, 2014, and introduced new procedures for approval of repatriation of local currency. American is continuing to work with Venezuelan authorities regarding the timing and exchange rate applicable to the repatriation of funds held in local currency, is monitoring this situation closely and continues to evaluate its holdings of Venezuelan bolivars for potential impairment. See Part II, Item 1A. - Risk Factors "We operate a global business with international operations that are subject to economic and political instability and have been, and in the future may continue to be, adversely affected by numerous events, circumstances or government actions beyond our control" for additional discussion of these and other currency risks.
	Fair Value of Debt
	The fair values of American’s long-term debt were estimated using quoted market prices or discounted cash flow analyses, based on American's current estimated incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. If American's long-term debt was measured at fair value, it would have been classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
	The carrying value and estimated fair values of American’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were (in millions):
			March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Value		Value		Value		Value
	Long-term debt, including current maturities		$	10,541	$	11,032	$	10,809	$	11,045

Retirement_Benefits

Retirement Benefits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Retirement Benefits	'
	Retirement Benefits
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—		$	1		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	186			163			15			13
	Expected return on assets	(196		)	(180		)	(5		)	(4		)
	Settlements	2			—			—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	7			7			(61		)	(61		)
	Unrecognized net loss (gain)	11			23			(2		)	(2		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	10		$	14		$	(53	)	$	(54	)
	Effective November 1, 2012, the Company's defined benefit pension plans were frozen.
	The Company is required to make minimum contributions to its defined benefit pension plans under the minimum funding requirements of ERISA, the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Pension Relief Act of 2010, and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012. During the first three months of 2014, the Company contributed $34 million to its defined benefit pension plans. On April 15, 2014, the Company contributed an additional $37 million to its defined benefit pension plans. During the first three months of 2013, the Company contributed $33 million to its defined benefit plans covering post-petition periods. Prior to emergence from bankruptcy, the Company made a $385 million contribution to its defined benefit plans in connection with missed contributions during Chapter 11 as well as interest and penalty interest.
AA [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Retirement Benefits	'
	Retirement Benefits
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—		$	1		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	185			163			14			13
	Expected return on assets	(195		)	(180		)	(5		)	(4		)
	Settlements	2			—			—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	7			7			(60		)	(61		)
	Unrecognized net loss (gain)	11			23			(2		)	(2		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	10		$	14		$	(53	)	$	(54	)
	Effective November 1, 2012, American's defined benefit pension plans were frozen.
	American is required to make minimum contributions to its defined benefit pension plans under the minimum funding requirements of ERISA, the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004, the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Pension Relief Act of 2010, and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012. During the first three months of 2014, American contributed $34 million to its defined benefit pension plans. On April 15, 2014, American contributed an additional $37 million to its defined benefit pension plans. During the first three months of 2013, American contributed $33 million to its defined benefit plans covering post-petition periods. Prior to emergence from bankruptcy, American made a $385 million contribution to its defined benefit plans in connection with missed contributions during Chapter 11 as well as interest and penalty interest.

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk

Financial Instruments And Risk Management	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Financial Instruments And Risk Management	'
	Financial Instruments and Risk Management
	Fuel Price Risk Management
	As of March 31, 2014, the Company had fuel derivative contracts outstanding covering 15 million barrels of jet fuel that will be settled over the next fifteen months. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The Company has not entered into any fuel hedges since the Effective Date, and its current policy is not to do so.
	In accordance with GAAP, the Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Derivatives that meet the requirements are granted special hedge accounting treatment and the Company’s hedges generally meet these requirements. Accordingly, the Company’s fuel derivative contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges and the fair value of the Company’s hedging contracts is recorded in current assets or current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, until the underlying jet fuel is purchased. The Company determines the ineffective portion of its fuel hedge contracts by comparing the cumulative change in the total value of the fuel hedge contract, or group of fuel hedge contracts, to the cumulative change in a hypothetical jet fuel hedge. If the total cumulative change in value of the fuel hedge contract more than offsets the total cumulative change in a hypothetical jet fuel hedge, the difference is considered ineffective and is immediately recognized as a component of aircraft fuel expense. Effective gains or losses on fuel hedging contracts are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and are recognized in earnings as a component of aircraft fuel expense when the underlying jet fuel being hedged is used.
	Ineffectiveness is inherent in hedging jet fuel with derivative positions based in crude oil or other crude oil related commodities. The Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. In doing so, the Company uses a regression model to determine the correlation of the change in prices of the commodities used to hedge jet fuel (e.g., NY Harbor Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel) to the change in the price of jet fuel. The Company also monitors the actual dollar offset of the hedges’ market values as compared to hypothetical jet fuel hedges. The fuel hedge contracts are generally deemed to be "highly effective" if the R-squared is greater than 80% and the dollar offset correlation is within 80% to 125%. The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively if it determines that a derivative is no longer expected to be highly effective as a hedge or if it decides to discontinue the hedging relationship. Subsequently, any changes in the fair value of these derivatives are marked to market through earnings in the period of change.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized net gains/(losses) of approximately $(2) million, and $8 million, respectively, as a component of aircraft fuel expense on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations related to its fuel hedging agreements, including the ineffective portion of the hedges. The net fair value of the Company’s fuel hedging agreements at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, representing the amount the Company would receive upon termination of the agreements (net of settled contract assets), totaled $48 million and $107 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, the Company estimates that during the next twelve months it will reclassify from OCI into earnings approximately $3 million in net losses (based on prices as of March 31, 2014) related to its fuel derivative hedges.
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):
		Location in condensed consolidated statements of operations		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(7	)		$	1
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		5				7
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations (3)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(2	)		$	8
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(2)    Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(3)    Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) is depicted below (in millions):
		Location		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings		$	7			$	(1	)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(57		)		(13		)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income			$	(50	)		$	(14	)
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	While certain of the Company's fuel derivatives are subject to enforceable master netting agreements with its counterparties, the Company does not offset its fuel derivative assets and liabilities in its condensed consolidated balance sheets. Certain of these agreements would also allow for the offsetting of fuel derivatives with interest rate derivatives. The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the impact of offsetting aircraft fuel derivative instruments, is depicted below (in millions):
		March 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Gross asset (1)	$	50			$	109
	Gross liability (2)	—				—
	Net recognized asset (liability) in condensed consolidated balance sheet	50				109
	Gross asset (liability) offset in condensed consolidated balance sheet:
	Financial instruments	—				—
	Cash collateral received (posted) (3)	—				—
	Net amount	$	50			$	109
	(1)	Fuel derivative assets are included in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Fuel derivative liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(3)	As of March 31, 2014, the Company had no posted cash collateral.
	The Company is also exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these financial instruments, and although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. The credit exposure related to these financial instruments is represented by the fair value of contracts with a positive fair value at the reporting date, reduced by the effects of master netting agreements. To manage credit risks, the Company selects counterparties based on credit ratings, limits its exposure to a single counterparty under defined guidelines, and monitors the market position of the program and its relative market position with each counterparty. The Company also maintains industry-standard security agreements with a number of its counterparties which may require the Company or the counterparty to post collateral if the value of selected instruments exceeds specified mark-to-market thresholds or upon certain changes in credit ratings. The amount of collateral required to be posted from time to time may be substantial.
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Derivative [Line Items]	'
Financial Instruments And Risk Management	'
	Financial Instruments and Risk Management
	Fuel Price Risk Management
	As of March 31, 2014, American had fuel derivative contracts outstanding covering 15 million barrels of jet fuel that will be settled over the next fifteen months. American does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. American has not entered into any fuel hedges since the Effective Date, and its current policy is not to do so.
	In accordance with GAAP, American assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Derivatives that meet the requirements are granted special hedge accounting treatment and American’s hedges generally meet these requirements. Accordingly, American’s fuel derivative contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges and the fair value of American’s hedging contracts is recorded in current assets or current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, until the underlying jet fuel is purchased. American determines the ineffective portion of its fuel hedge contracts by comparing the cumulative change in the total value of the fuel hedge contract, or group of fuel hedge contracts, to the cumulative change in a hypothetical jet fuel hedge. If the total cumulative change in value of the fuel hedge contract more than offsets the total cumulative change in a hypothetical jet fuel hedge, the difference is considered ineffective and is immediately recognized as a component of aircraft fuel expense. Effective gains or losses on fuel hedging contracts are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and are recognized in earnings as a component of aircraft fuel expense when the underlying jet fuel being hedged is used.
	Ineffectiveness is inherent in hedging jet fuel with derivative positions based in crude oil or other crude oil related commodities. American assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. In doing so, American uses a regression model to determine the correlation of the change in prices of the commodities used to hedge jet fuel (e.g., NY Harbor Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel) to the change in the price of jet fuel. American also monitors the actual dollar offset of the hedges’ market values as compared to hypothetical jet fuel hedges. The fuel hedge contracts are generally deemed to be "highly effective" if the R-squared is greater than 80% and the dollar offset correlation is within 80% to 125%. American discontinues hedge accounting prospectively if it determines that a derivative is no longer expected to be highly effective as a hedge or if it decides to discontinue the hedging relationship. Subsequently, any changes in the fair value of these derivatives are marked to market through earnings in the period of change.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, American recognized net gains/(losses) of approximately $(2) million and $8 million, respectively, as a component of aircraft fuel expense on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations related to its fuel hedging agreements, including the ineffective portion of the hedges. The net fair value of American’s fuel hedging agreements at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, representing the amount American would receive upon termination of the agreements (net of settled contract assets), totaled $48 million and $107 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, American estimates that during the next twelve months it will reclassify from OCI into earnings approximately $3 million in net losses (based on prices as of March 31, 2014) related to its fuel derivative hedges.
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American's condensed consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):
		Location in condensed consolidated statements of operations		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(7	)		$	1
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		5				7
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations (3)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(2	)		$	8
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(2)    Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(3)    Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American's condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income is depicted below (in millions):
		Location		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings		$	7			$	(1	)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(57		)		(13		)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income			$	(50	)		$	(14	)
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	While certain of American's fuel derivatives are subject to enforceable master netting agreements with its counterparties, American does not offset its fuel derivative assets and liabilities in its condensed consolidated balance sheets. Certain of these agreements would also allow for the offsetting of fuel derivatives with interest rate derivatives. The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American's condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the impact of offsetting aircraft fuel derivative instruments, is depicted below (in millions):
		March 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Gross asset (1)	$	50			$	109
	Gross liability (2)	—				—
	Net recognized asset (liability) in condensed consolidated balance sheet	50				109
	Gross asset (liability) offset in condensed consolidated balance sheet:
	Financial instruments	—				—
	Cash collateral received (posted) (3)	—				—
	Net amount	$	50			$	109
	(1)	Fuel derivative assets are included in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Fuel derivative liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(3)	As of March 31, 2014, American had no posted cash collateral.
	American is also exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these financial instruments, and although no assurances can be given, American does not expect any of the counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. The credit exposure related to these financial instruments is represented by the fair value of contracts with a positive fair value at the reporting date, reduced by the effects of master netting agreements. To manage credit risks, American selects counterparties based on credit ratings, limits its exposure to a single counterparty under defined guidelines, and monitors the market position of the program and its relative market position with each counterparty. American also maintains industry-standard security agreements with a number of its counterparties which may require American or the counterparty to post collateral if the value of selected instruments exceeds specified mark-to-market thresholds or upon certain changes in credit ratings. The amount of collateral required to be posted from time to time may be substantial.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):
		Pension and retiree medical liability			Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments			Derivative financial instruments			Income tax benefit (expense)			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(887	)	$	(2	)	$	67		$	(1,210	)	$	(2,032	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—			—			(67		)	—			(67		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(45		)	2			7			—			(36		)
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(45		)	2			(60		)	—			(103		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(932	)	$	—		$	7		$	(1,210	)	$	(2,135	)
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
	Prior service cost	$	(54	)	$	(54	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
	Actuarial loss	9			21			Salaries, wages and benefits
	Derivative financial instruments:
	Cash flow hedges	7			(1		)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Net change in value	2			—			Other, net
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(36	)	$	(34	)
AA [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):
		Pension and retiree medical liability			Unrealized			Derivative			Income			Total
					gain/(loss)			financial			tax
					on			instruments			benefit/
					investments						(expense)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(899	)	$	1		$	65		$	(1,319	)	$	(2,152	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—			—			(67		)	—			(67		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(44		)	2			7			—			(35		)
	Net current-period other comprehensive loss	(44		)	2			(60		)	—			(102		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(943	)	$	3		$	5		$	(1,319	)	$	(2,254	)
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
	Prior service cost	$	(53	)	$	(54	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
	Actuarial loss	9			21			Salaries, wages and benefits
	Derivative financial instruments:
	Cash flow hedges	7			(1		)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Net change in value	2			—			Other, net
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(35	)	$	(34	)

Regional_Expenses

Regional Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Airline Destination Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Regional Expenses	'
	Regional Expenses
	Expenses associated with the Company's wholly-owned regional airlines and third-party regional carriers operating under the brand names American Eagle and US Airways Express are classified as Regional expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	500	$	265
	Salaries, wages and benefits	265		173
	Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers	347		34
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	87		70
	Other rent and landing fees	96		59
	Aircraft rent	14		1
	Selling expenses	72		37
	Depreciation and amortization	53		42
	Special items, net	4		2
	Other	156		97
	Total regional expenses	$	1,594	$	780
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Airline Destination Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Regional Expenses	'
	Regional Expenses
	Expenses associated with AAG's wholly-owned regional airline and third-party regional carriers operating under the brand name American Eagle are classified as Regional expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	252	$	265
	Salaries, wages and benefits	5		5
	Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers	296		303
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	1		1
	Other rent and landing fees	55		54
	Aircraft rent	5		1
	Selling expenses	36		37
	Depreciation and amortization	37		37
	Special items, net	1		—
	Other	70		63
	Total regional expenses	$	758	$	766

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	American invests funds, including funds of certain affiliates, if any, in a combined short-term investment portfolio and passes through interest income on such funds at the average rate earned on the portfolio. These amounts are classified as Payable to affiliates on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	The following represents the net receivables from (payables to) related parties (in millions):
		March 31,			31-Dec-13
		2014
	American Airlines Group	$	(2,471	)	$	(2,455	)
	Envoy Aviation Group Inc. (1)	(400		)	(394		)
	Other American Airlines Group subsidiaries	28			42
		$	(2,843	)	$	(2,807	)
	(1)	Formerly known as AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, the net payable to AAG's wholly-owned regional airline operating under the brand name of American Eagle consists principally of amounts due under regional capacity purchase agreements.

Legal_Proceedings

Legal Proceedings	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Legal Proceedings	'
	Legal Proceedings
	Chapter 11 Cases. As previously disclosed, on the Petition Date, November 29, 2011, the Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order approving and confirming the Debtors' Plan. On the Effective Date, December 9, 2013, the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group, with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG. From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, all actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date, generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the Bankruptcy Court to the extent the parties to such litigation have obtained relief from the permanent injunction.
	Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan has established a disputed claims reserve to hold shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders that ultimately become allowed Single-Dip general unsecured claimholders after emergence. The shares provided for under the Plan are determined based upon a disputed claims reserve amount of approximately $755 million. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of the remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to AAG but rather will be distributed by priority first, if necessary, to satisfy unsecured claims or labor-related obligations, and then to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date. AAG is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan, even if the shares remaining for distribution are not sufficient to fully pay all allowed unsecured claims. However, resolution of disputed claims could have a material effect on Single-Dip creditor recoveries under the Plan and the amount of additional share distributions, if any, that are made to former AMR shareholders as the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock that remain available for distribution upon resolution of disputed claims is limited pursuant to the Plan.
	There is also pending in the Bankruptcy Court an adversary proceeding relating to an action brought by American to seek a determination that certain non-pension, post-employee benefits are not vested benefits and thus may be modified or terminated without liability to American. On April 18, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court granted American's motion for summary judgment with respect to certain non-union employees, concluding that their benefits were not vested and could be terminated. The summary judgment motion was denied with respect to all other retirees. The Bankruptcy Court has not yet scheduled a trial on the merits concerning whether those retirees' benefits are vested, and American cannot predict whether it will receive relief from obligations to provide benefits to any of those retirees. The Company's financial statements presently reflect these retirement programs without giving effect to any modification or termination of benefits that may ultimately be implemented based upon the outcome of this proceeding.
	Government Antitrust Actions. On August 13, 2013, the U.S. government, along with the States of Arizona, Florida, Tennessee and Texas, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia (collectively, the plaintiff states), filed a complaint against US Airways Group and AMR in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that the proposed Merger would substantially lessen competition in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act and sought to permanently enjoin the transaction. On September 5, 2013, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, adding the State of Michigan as a plaintiff. On October 1, 2013, the State of Texas entered into an agreement with US Airways Group and AMR that resolved that state’s objections to the Merger, and its claims were dismissed with prejudice on October 7, 2013. On November 11, 2013, US Airways and American entered into agreements with the U.S. government and the plaintiff states resolving all claims in the litigation. The agreement with the U.S. government requires the carriers to divest assets at certain airports and remains subject to public comment and court approval. In the agreement with the United States government, among other things, we agreed to divest and not reacquire for 10 years certain rights and assets consisting of 52 slot pairs at DCA, and 17 slot pairs at LaGuardia Airport, in each case together with associated gates and related ground facilities necessary to operate those slot pairs, and two gates at each of Boston Logan International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport. The agreement with the plaintiff states, which was entered by the court on November 12, 2013, requires American and US Airways, subject to certain conditions and exceptions, to maintain certain hub operations in a manner generally consistent with historical operations and to continue to provide scheduled daily service to certain specified communities, both for limited periods of time. In addition, the Company entered into a related settlement with the DOT related to small community service from DCA.
	Merger Class Action. On March 1, 2013, a complaint captioned Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 248 Pension Fund v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., No. CV2013-051605, was filed as a putative class action on behalf of the stockholders of US Airways Group in the Superior Court for Maricopa County, Arizona. On July 3, 2013, an amended complaint, captioned Dennis Palkon, et al. v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., No. CV2013-051605, was filed with the same court. The amended complaint names as defendants US Airways Group and the members of its board of directors, and alleges that the directors failed to maximize the value of US Airways Group in connection with the Merger and that US Airways Group aided and abetted those breaches of fiduciary duty. The relief sought in the amended complaint includes an injunction against the Merger, or rescission in the event it has been consummated. The court in the above-referenced action denied the plaintiff’s motion for a temporary restraining order that had sought to enjoin the US Airways Group Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The above-referenced action was stayed pending the outcome of the antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. government and various states on August 13, 2013 (described above). This stay has now been lifted and a motion to dismiss this action filed by US Airways Group is pending before the court. The Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.
	Private Party Antitrust Action. On July 2, 2013, a lawsuit captioned Carolyn Fjord, et al., v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names as defendants US Airways Group and US Airways, and alleges that the effect of the Merger may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. The relief sought in the complaint includes an injunction against the Merger, or divestiture. On August 6, 2013, the plaintiffs re-filed their complaint in the Bankruptcy Court, adding AMR and American as defendants, and on October 2, 2013, dismissed the initial California action. The Bankruptcy Court denied plaintiffs’ motion to preliminarily enjoin the Merger. On January 10, 2014, the plaintiffs moved to amend their complaint to add additional factual allegations, a claim for money damages and a request for preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets. On March 14, 2014, the Court allowed plaintiffs to add certain allegations but denied plaintiffs' requests to add a damages claim or seek preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets.  There is currently no trial date set. The Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.
	US Airways Sabre Matter. On April 21, 2011, US Airways filed an antitrust lawsuit against Sabre Holdings Corporation, Sabre Inc. and Sabre Travel International Limited (collectively, Sabre) in Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit, as amended to date, alleges, among other things, that Sabre has engaged in anticompetitive practices to preserve its market power by restricting the Company's ability to distribute its products to its customers. The lawsuit also alleges that these actions have permitted Sabre to charge supracompetitive booking fees and to use technologies that are not as robust and as efficient as alternatives in a competitive market. The lawsuit seeks both injunctive relief and money damages. Sabre filed a motion to dismiss the case, which the court denied in part and granted in part in September 2011, allowing two of the four counts in the complaint to proceed. On April 1, 2014, Sabre filed motions for summary judgment that are pending before the court. The Company intends to pursue its claims against Sabre vigorously, but there can be no assurance of the outcome of this litigation.
	General. The Company and its subsidiaries are also engaged in other legal proceedings from time to time. Legal proceedings can be complex and take many months, or even years, to reach resolution, with the final outcome depending on a number of variables, some of which are not within the control of the Company. Therefore, although the Company will vigorously defend itself in each of the actions described above and such other legal proceedings, their ultimate resolution and potential financial and other impacts on the Company are uncertain.
AA [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Legal Proceedings	'
	Legal Proceedings
	Chapter 11 Cases. As previously disclosed, on the Petition Date, November 29, 2011, the Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. On October 21, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Confirmation Order approving and confirming the Debtors' Plan. On the Effective Date, December 9, 2013, the Debtors consummated their reorganization pursuant to the Plan, principally through the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into US Airways Group, with US Airways Group surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAG. From the Petition Date through the Effective Date, pursuant to automatic stay provisions under the Bankruptcy Code and orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court, all actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date as well as all pending litigation against the Debtors generally were stayed. Following the Effective Date, actions to enforce or otherwise effect repayment of liabilities preceding the Petition Date, generally have been permanently enjoined. Any unresolved claims will continue to be subject to the claims reconciliation process under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. However, certain pending litigation related to pre-petition liabilities may proceed in courts other than the Bankruptcy Court to the extent the parties to such litigation have obtained relief from the permanent injunction.
	Pursuant to rulings of the Bankruptcy Court, the Plan has established a disputed claims reserve to hold shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock and AAG Common Stock reserved for issuance to disputed claimholders that ultimately become allowed Single-Dip general unsecured claimholders after emergence. The shares provided for under the Plan are determined based upon a disputed claims reserve amount of approximately $755 million. As disputed claims are resolved, the claimants will receive distributions of shares from the reserve on the same basis as if such distributions had been made on or about the Effective Date. To the extent that any of the reserved shares remain undistributed upon resolution of the remaining disputed claims, such shares will not be returned to AAG but rather will be distributed by priority first, if necessary, to satisfy unsecured claims or labor-related obligations, and then to former AMR shareholders as of the Effective Date. AAG is not required to distribute additional shares above the limits contemplated by the Plan, even if the shares remaining for distribution are not sufficient to fully pay all allowed unsecured claims. However, resolution of disputed claims could have a material effect on Single-Dip creditor recoveries under the Plan and the amount of additional share distributions, if any, that are made to former AMR shareholders as the total number of shares of AAG Common Stock that remain available for distribution upon resolution of disputed claims is limited pursuant to the Plan.
	There is also pending in the Bankruptcy Court an adversary proceeding relating to an action brought by American to seek a determination that certain non-pension, post-employee benefits are not vested benefits and thus may be modified or terminated without liability to American. On April 18, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court granted American's motion for summary judgment with respect to certain non-union employees, concluding that their benefits were not vested and could be terminated. The summary judgment motion was denied with respect to all other retirees. The Bankruptcy Court has not yet scheduled a trial on the merits concerning whether those retirees' benefits are vested, and American cannot predict whether it will receive relief from obligations to provide benefits to any of those retirees. American's financial statements presently reflect these retirement programs without giving effect to any modification or termination of benefits that may ultimately be implemented based upon the outcome of this proceeding.
	Government Antitrust Actions. On August 13, 2013, the U.S. government, along with the States of Arizona, Florida, Tennessee and Texas, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and the District of Columbia (collectively, the plaintiff states), filed a complaint against US Airways Group and AMR in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs alleged, among other things, that the proposed Merger would substantially lessen competition in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act and sought to permanently enjoin the transaction. On September 5, 2013, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, adding the State of Michigan as a plaintiff. On October 1, 2013, the State of Texas entered into an agreement with US Airways Group and AMR that resolved that state’s objections to the Merger, and its claims were dismissed with prejudice on October 7, 2013. On November 11, 2013, US Airways and American entered into agreements with the U.S. government and the plaintiff states resolving all claims in the litigation. The agreement with the U.S. government requires the carriers to divest assets at certain airports and remains subject to public comment and court approval. In the agreement with the United States government, among other things, we agreed to divest and not reacquire for 10 years certain rights and assets consisting of 52 slot pairs at DCA, and 17 slot pairs at LaGuardia Airport, in each case together with associated gates and related ground facilities necessary to operate those slot pairs, and two gates at each of Boston Logan International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Los Angeles International Airport and Miami International Airport. The agreement with the plaintiff states, which was entered by the court on November 12, 2013, requires American and US Airways, subject to certain conditions and exceptions, to maintain certain hub operations in a manner generally consistent with historical operations and to continue to provide scheduled daily service to certain specified communities, both for limited periods of time. In addition, US Airways and American entered into a related settlement with the DOT related to small community service from DCA.
	Merger Class Action. On March 1, 2013, a complaint captioned Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 248 Pension Fund v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., No. CV2013-051605, was filed as a putative class action on behalf of the stockholders of US Airways Group in the Superior Court for Maricopa County, Arizona. On July 3, 2013, an amended complaint, captioned Dennis Palkon, et al. v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., No. CV2013-051605, was filed with the same court. The amended complaint names as defendants US Airways Group and the members of its board of directors, and alleges that the directors failed to maximize the value of US Airways Group in connection with the Merger and that US Airways Group aided and abetted those breaches of fiduciary duty. The relief sought in the amended complaint includes an injunction against the Merger, or rescission in the event it has been consummated. The court in the above-referenced action denied the plaintiff’s motion for a temporary restraining order that had sought to enjoin the US Airways Group Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The above-referenced action was stayed pending the outcome of the antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. government and various states on August 13, 2013 (described above). This stay has now been lifted and a motion to dismiss this action filed by US Airways Group is pending before the court. American believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.
	Private Party Antitrust Action. On July 2, 2013, a lawsuit captioned Carolyn Fjord, et al., v. US Airways Group, Inc., et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint names as defendants US Airways Group and US Airways, and alleges that the effect of the Merger may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act. The relief sought in the complaint includes an injunction against the Merger, or divestiture. On August 6, 2013, the plaintiffs re-filed their complaint in the Bankruptcy Court, adding AMR and American as defendants, and on October 2, 2013, dismissed the initial California action. The Bankruptcy Court denied plaintiffs’ motion to preliminarily enjoin the Merger. On January 10, 2014, the plaintiffs moved to amend their complaint to add additional factual allegations, a claim for money damages and a request for preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets. On March 14, 2014, the Court allowed plaintiffs to add certain allegations but denied plaintiffs' requests to add a damages claim or seek preliminary injunctive relief requiring the carriers to hold separate their assets.  There is currently no trial date set. American believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the allegations.
	General. American is also engaged in other legal proceedings from time to time. Legal proceedings can be complex and take many months, or even years, to reach resolution, with the final outcome depending on a number of variables, some of which are not within the control of American. Therefore, although American will vigorously defend itself in each of the actions described above and such other legal proceedings, their ultimate resolution and potential financial and other impacts on American are uncertain.

Financial_Information_for_Subs

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries	'
	Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
	There are various cross-guarantees among the Company, American, US Airways Group and US Airways with respect to publicly held debt securities. In connection with the Merger, the Company and American entered into a second supplemental indenture under which they jointly and severally guaranteed the payment of obligations associated with US Airways Group's 6.125% senior notes. The Company also entered into a second supplemental indenture under which the Company guaranteed the payment of obligations of US Airways Group's 7.25% convertible notes and which also provides for the conversion of the 7.25% convertible notes into AAG Common Stock rather than into US Airways Group common stock. In addition, in March 2014, the Company, US Airways Group and US Airways entered into amended and restated guarantees of the payment obligations of US Airways under the equipment notes relating to each of its Series 2010-1, 2011-1, 2012-1, 2012-2 and 2013-1 Pass Through Certificates the result of which was to add AAG as a guarantor of such equipment notes on a joint and several basis with US Airways Group.
	In connection with the issuance of these guarantees, in accordance with Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and Rule 12h-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, US Airways Group and US Airways discontinued filing separate periodic and current reports with the SEC. As a result, in accordance with Rule 3-10, the Company is required to present the following condensed consolidating financial information for the periods after Merger close for American Airlines Group Parent, American, US Airways Group Parent, US Airways and all other non-guarantor subsidiaries, together with the consolidating adjustments necessary to present the Company’s results on a consolidated basis.
	AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
	(In millions)
	(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	Operating revenues
	Mainline passenger	$	—		$	4,906		$	—		$	2,352		$	—		$	—		$	7,258
	Regional passenger	—			669			—			738			—			—			1,407
	Cargo	—			168			—			38			—			—			206
	Other	—			726			—			418			744			(764		)	1,124
	Total operating revenues	—			6,469			—			3,546			744			(764		)	9,995
	Operating expenses
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	—			1,871			—			840			—			—			2,711
	Salaries, wages and benefits	—			1,398			—			719			197			(195		)	2,119
	Regional expenses	—			758			—			828			—			8			1,594
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	—			332			—			153			85			(85		)	485
	Other rent and landing fees	—			285			—			139			7			(7		)	424
	Aircraft rent	—			216			—			104			21			(21		)	320
	Selling expenses	—			284			—			117			—			—			401
	Depreciation and amortization	—			214			—			95			10			(12		)	307
	Special items, net	24			(216		)	—			55			3			(3		)	(137		)
	Other	2			749			—			308			431			(449		)	1,041
	Total operating expenses	26			5,891			—			3,358			754			(764		)	9,265
	Operating income (loss)	(26		)	578			—			188			(10		)	—			730
	Nonoperating income (expense)
	Interest income	2			7			—			1			1			(4		)	7
	Interest expense, net	(4		)	(168		)	(10		)	(65		)	—			4			(243		)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	453			—			118			—			—			(571		)	—
	Other, net	—			(5		)	(56		)	3			1			56			(1		)
	Total nonoperating income (expense), net	451			(166		)	52			(61		)	2			(515		)	(237		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	425			412			52			127			(8		)	(515		)	493
	Income tax provision	1			11			—			1			—			—			13
	Net income (loss)	$	424		$	401		$	52		$	126		$	(8	)	$	(515	)	$	480
	AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	(In millions)
	(unaudited)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	Net income (loss)	$	424		$	401		$	52		$	126		$	(8	)	$	(515	)	$	480
	Other comprehensive loss before tax:
	Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
	Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	—			(44		)	—			(1		)	—			—			(45		)
	Derivative financial instruments:
	Change in fair value	—			(67		)	—			—			—			—			(67		)
	Reclassification into earnings	—			7			—			—			—			—			7
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Net change in value	—			2			—			—			—			—			2
	Other comprehensive loss before tax	—			(102		)	—			(1		)	—			—			(103		)
	Non-cash tax provision	—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	424		$	299		$	52		$	125		$	(8	)	$	(515	)	$	377
	AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	(In millions)(unaudited)
		March 31, 2014
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash	$	1		$	983		$	1		$	269		$	5		$	—		$	1,259
Short-term investments	—			4,979			—			3,423			3			—			8,405
Restricted cash and short-term investments	—			699			—			248			—			—			947
Accounts receivable, net	(7		)	1,521			—			473			21			—			2,008
Receivables from related parties,net	2,474			—			155			444			499			(3,572		)	—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	—			664			—			330			58			—			1,052
Prepaid expenses and other	—			606			—			989			22			(95		)	1,522
Total current assets	2,468			9,452			156			6,176			608			(3,667		)	15,193
Operating property and equipment	—			13,928			—			5,736			280			—			19,944
Other assets
Investment in subsidiaries	—			—			5,461			—			—			(5,461		)	—
Goodwill	—			—			—			4,089			—			—			4,089
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	—			844			—			1,475			—			—			2,319
Other assets	42			2,016			—			136			32			(34		)	2,192
Total other assets	42			2,860			5,461			5,700			32			(5,495		)	8,600
Total assets	$	2,510		$	26,240		$	5,617		$	17,612		$	920		$	(9,162	)	$	43,737
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	951		$	22		$	468		$	—		$	—		$	1,441
Accounts payable	—			1,230			—			374			42			—			1,646
Payables to related parties, net	—			2,843			421			84			224			(3,572		)	—
Air traffic liability	—			3,808			—			1,878			—			—			5,686
Frequent flyer liability	—			1,761			—			1,190			—			—			2,951
Other accrued liabilities	(12		)	1,972			168			1,076			151			—			3,355
Total current liabilities	(12		)	12,565			611			5,070			417			(3,572		)	15,079
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	7			9,590			523			5,158			—			(34		)	15,244
Pensions and postretirement benefits	—			5,631			—			108			27			—			5,766
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	74			2,242			—			—			6			—			2,322
Negative investment in subsidiaries	1,345			—			—			—			—			(1,345		)	—
Other liabilities	1			2,453			—			1,861			272			(356		)	4,231
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,427			19,916			523			7,127			305			(1,735		)	27,563
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock	6			—			—			—			—			—			6
Additional paid-in capital	14,040			8,481			4,629			5,468			192			(18,770		)	14,040
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,135		)	(2,254		)	11			11			—			2,232			(2,135		)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(10,816		)	(12,468		)	(157		)	(64		)	6			12,683			(10,816		)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,095			(6,241		)	4,483			5,415			198			(3,855		)	1,095
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	2,510		$	26,240		$	5,617		$	17,612		$	920		$	(9,162	)	$	43,737
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
(In millions)(unaudited)
	December 31, 2013
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash	$	1		$	829		$	1		$	303		$	6		$	—		$	1,140
Short-term investments	—			5,162			—			2,947			2			—			8,111
Restricted cash and short-term investments	—			702			—			333			—			—			1,035
Accounts receivable, net	—			1,186			—			357			17			—			1,560
Receivables from related parties, net	2,468			—			144			407			459			(3,478		)	—
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	—			620			—			296			96			—			1,012
Prepaid expenses and other	—			702			—			857			20			(114		)	1,465
Total current assets	2,469			9,201			145			5,500			600			(3,592		)	14,323
Operating property and equipment	—			13,469			—			5,506			284			—			19,259
Other assets
Investment in subsidiaries	—			—			5,317			—			—			(5,317		)	—
Goodwill	—			—			—			4,086			—			—			4,086
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	—			812			—			1,496			3			—			2,311
Other assets	42			2,130			—			131			30			(34		)	2,299
Total other assets	42			2,942			5,317			5,713			33			(5,351		)	8,696
Total assets	$	2,511		$	25,612		$	5,462		$	16,719		$	917		$	(8,943	)	$	42,278
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	957		$	22		$	467		$	—		$	—		$	1,446
Accounts payable	—			1,013			—			304			51			—			1,368
Payables to related parties, net	—			2,807			408			50			213			(3,478		)	—
Air traffic liability	—			3,145			—			1,235			—			—			4,380
Frequent flyer liability	—			1,760			—			1,245			—			—			3,005
Other accrued liabilities	(9		)	2,237			103			1,137			139			—			3,607
Total current liabilities	(9		)	11,919			533			4,438			403			(3,478		)	13,806
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	7			9,852			523			5,005			—			(34		)	15,353
Pensions and postretirement benefits	—			5,693			—			109			26			—			5,828
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	435			5,424			—			—			69			—			5,928
Negative investment in subsidiaries	4,808			—			—			—			—			(4,808		)	—
Other liabilities	1			2,384			—			1,905			277			(473		)	4,094
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,251			23,353			523			7,019			372			(5,315		)	31,203
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock	5			—			—			—			—			—			5
Additional paid-in capital	10,592			5,361			4,602			5,441			126			(15,530		)	10,592
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,032		)	(2,152		)	12			12			—			2,128			(2,032		)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(11,296		)	(12,869		)	(208		)	(191		)	16			13,252			(11,296		)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(2,731		)	(9,660		)	4,406			5,262			142			(150		)	(2,731		)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	2,511		$	25,612		$	5,462		$	16,719		$	917		$	(8,943	)	$	42,278
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)(In millions)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(9	)	$	742		$	—		$	515		$	8		$	—		$	1,256
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	—			(722		)	—			(316		)	(9		)	—			(1,047		)
Decrease (increase) in investments	—			183			—			(477		)	—			—			(294		)
Decrease in restricted cash and short-term investments	—			3			—			85			—			—			88
Net proceeds from slot transaction	—			299			—			8			—			—			307
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	—			3			—			—			—			—			3
Net cash used in investing activities	—			(234		)	—			(700		)	(9		)	—			(943		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	—			(430		)	—			(71		)	—			—			(501		)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			—			—			224			—			—			224
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	(84		)	—			—			—			—			—			(84		)
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	84			(84		)	—			—			—			—			—
Exercise of stock options	9			—			—			—			—			—			9
Deferred financing costs	—			(5		)	—			(2		)	—			—			(7		)
Sale-leaseback transactions	—			165			—			—			—			—			165
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	9			(354		)	—			151			—			—			(194		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	—			154			—			(34		)	(1		)	—			119
Cash at beginning of period	1			829			1			303			6			—			1,140
Cash at end of period	$	1		$	983		$	1		$	269		$	5		$	—		$	1,259

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	Conversions of shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock into shares of AAG Common Stock subsequent to the reporting date consisted of the remaining optional and mandatory conversions through April 8, 2014. These conversions are presented in the table below (in thousands):
	Conversion date	Conversion type	Shares converted	Increase (decrease) in AAG preferred shares outstanding	Increase (decrease) in AAG common shares outstanding
	April 1, 2014	Optional	30	-30	23
	April 2, 2014	Optional	294	-294	222
	April 8, 2014	Mandatory	17,230	-17,230	13,007
			17,554	-17,554	13,252
	On April 8, 2014, the Company satisfied all of the AAG Series A Preferred Stock obligations, the Single-Dip equity obligations and the majority of the labor related deemed claim. After the April 8, 2014 distribution date, the Company had an obligation recorded related to the accrued Disputed Claims Reserve of approximately $335 million, which includes an amount expected to be issued to labor assuming the fully accrued Disputed Claims Reserve is allowed by the court and distributed. Allowed claims will receive 30.7553 shares, subject to reduction for expenses of the Disputed Claims Reserve, including tax liabilities, for each $1,000 of allowed claims. Accordingly, increases in the trading price of AAG Common Stock after March 31, 2014 could cause an increase in the value of the Disputed Claims Reserve, and vice-versa.
	Shares distributed as of April 8, 2014, in settlement of the Company's bankruptcy settlement obligations, are presented in the table below (in thousands):
	Conversion date	Preferred conversion	Single-dip distribution	Labor distribution	Legacy AAMRQ holders	Increase in AAG Common Shares outstanding
	8-Apr-14	13,252	48,219	8,902	72,383	142,756

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Basis of Presentation - Consolidation	'
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of AAG should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in AAG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Principal subsidiaries include American and, effective December 9, 2013, US Airways Group. Because the Merger did not occur until December 2013, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented do not include the accounts of US Airways Group for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation as described below. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
	Management believes that all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of results, consisting of normally recurring items, have been included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-lived and intangible assets, the frequent traveler programs, pensions and retiree medical and other benefits and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
Chapter 11 Matters	'
	Chapter 11 Matters
	In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Debtors (as defined in Note 2 below) applied ASC 852 "Reorganizations" (ASC 852) in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Chapter 11 Cases (as defined in Note 2 below). ASC 852 requires that the financial statements distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, certain revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases for the 2013 period are recorded in Reorganization items, net on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.
AA [Member]	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Chapter 11 Matters	'
	Chapter 11 Matters
	In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Debtors (as defined in Note 2 below) applied ASC 852 "Reorganizations" (ASC 852) in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Chapter 11 Cases (as defined in Note 2 below). ASC 852 requires that the financial statements distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, certain revenues, expenses (including professional fees), realized gains and losses and provisions for losses that are realized or incurred in the Chapter 11 Cases for the 2013 period are recorded in Reorganization items, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Summary of Reclassifications Between Financial Statement Line Items to Conform to New Financial Statement Presentation	'
	The following table summarizes the historical and revised financial statement amounts for AAG (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2013
		As Reclassified			Historical
	Operating revenues:
	Mainline passenger	$	4,614		$	4,614
	Regional passenger	679			679
	Cargo	156			155
	Other	649			650
	Total operating revenues	6,098			6,098
	Operating expenses:
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	1,934			2,200
	Salaries, wages and benefits	1,267			1,484
	Regional expenses	780			—
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	326			383
	Other rent and landing fees	288			346
	Aircraft rent	165			164
	Selling expenses	290			276
	Depreciation and amortization	204			246
	Special items, net	71			28
	Other	702			919
	Total operating expenses	6,027			6,046
	Operating income	71			52
	Nonoperating income (expense):
	Interest income	4			4
	Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(254		)	(250		)
	Other, net	(24		)	(9		)
	Total nonoperating expense, net	$	(274	)	$	(255	)
AA [Member]	'
Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Summary of Reclassifications Between Financial Statement Line Items to Conform to New Financial Statement Presentation	'
	The following table summarizes the historical and revised financial statement amounts for American (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2013
		As Reclassified			Historical
	Operating revenues:
	Mainline passenger	$	4,614		$	4,614
	Regional passenger	679			679
	Cargo	156			155
	Other	636			637
	Total operating revenues	6,085			6,085
	Operating expenses:
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	1,934			2,199
	Salaries, wages and benefits	1,264			1,312
	Regional expenses	766			269
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	326			318
	Other rent and landing fees	287			342
	Aircraft rent	165			164
	Selling expenses	290			276
	Depreciation and amortization	204			241
	Special items, net	71			28
	Other	712			889
	Total operating expenses	6,019			6,038
	Operating income	66			47
	Nonoperating income (expense):
	Interest income	4			4
	Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(169		)	(165		)
	Other, net	(24		)	(9		)
	Total nonoperating expense, net	$	(189	)	$	(170	)

Emergence_From_Chapter_11_and_1

Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Reorganization [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Reorganization Items	'
	The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in millions):
	Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (1), (2)		$	136
	Professional fees		39
	Other		(15		)
	Total reorganization items, net		$	160
	(1)	Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.
	(2)	Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $127 million, which are included in the table above.
AA [Member]	'
Reorganization [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Reorganization Items	'
	The following table summarizes the components included in reorganization items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in millions):
	Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections (1), (2)	$	136
	Professional fees	39
	Other	(15		)
	Total reorganization items, net	$	160
	(1)	Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.
	(2)	Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, American recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $127 million, which are included in the table above.

Mandatorily_Convertible_Prefer1

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations	'
	The components of Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations on the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions):
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
	AAG Series A Preferred Stock	$	589	$	3,833
	Single-Dip equity obligations	1,259		1,246
	Labor-related deemed claim	474		849
	Total	$	2,322	$	5,928
AA [Member]	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'
Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations	'
	The components of Bankruptcy settlement obligations on American's condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in millions) and reflect those included in AAG's consolidated financial statements. The settlement of these claims through the issuance of AAG common stock will result in an increase in additional paid-in capital for American.
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
	Single-Dip and Double-Dip equity obligations	1,768		4,575
	Labor-related deemed claim	474		849
	Total	$	2,242	$	5,424

Special_Items_Tables

Special Items (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Components Of Company's Special Charges	'
	The following additional amounts are also included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Regional operating special items, net		$	4		$	2
	Nonoperating special items, net (b)		47			116
	Reorganization items, net (c)		—			160
	Income tax special items, net (d)		8			—
	(b)	The 2014 first quarter nonoperating special items of $47 million were principally due to non-cash interest accretion of $31 million on the bankruptcy settlement obligations.
	The 2013 first quarter nonoperating special items consisted of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan.
	(c)	In the 2013 first quarter, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
	(d)	The 2014 first quarter included a special $8 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.
	Special items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Mainline operating special items, net (a)		$	(137	)	$	71
	(a)	The 2014 first quarter mainline operating special items totaled a net credit of $137 million, which principally included a $309 million gain on the sale of slots at DCA and a net $32 million credit for bankruptcy related items primarily reflecting fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations. These special credits were offset in part by $142 million of cash merger integration expenses including amounts related to the pilot memorandum of understanding, information technology, professional fees, severance, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training as well as $60 million of non-cash compensation expense for merger equity awards.
AA [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Components Of Company's Special Charges	'
	Special items, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Mainline operating special items, net (a)		$	(216	)	$	71
	(a)	The 2014 first quarter mainline operating special items totaled a net credit of $216 million, which principally included a $305 million gain on the sale of slots at DCA and a net $56 million credit for bankruptcy related items primarily reflecting fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations. These special credits were offset in part by $91 million of cash merger integration expenses including amounts related to the pilot memorandum of understanding, information technology, professional fees, severance, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training as well as $43 million of non-cash compensation expense for merger equity awards.
	The following additional amounts are also included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as follows (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Regional operating special items, net		$	1		$	—
	Nonoperating special items, net (b)		44			27
	Reorganization items, net (c)		—			160
	Income tax special items, net (d)		7			—
	(b)	The 2014 first quarter nonoperating special items of $44 million were principally due to non-cash interest accretion of $27 million on the bankruptcy settlement obligations.
	The 2013 first quarter nonoperating special items consisted of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan.
	(c)	In the 2013 first quarter, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
	(d)	The 2014 first quarter included a special $7 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (in millions, except share and per share amounts in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Basic EPS:
	Net income (loss)	$	480	$	(341	)
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in thousands)	723,971		249,491
	Basic EPS	$	0.66	$	(1.37	)
	Diluted EPS:
	Net income (loss)	$	480	$	(341	)
	Change in fair value of conversion feature on 7.25% convertible senior notes (a)	5		—
	Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted EPS	$	485	$	(341	)
	Share computation for diluted EPS (in thousands):
	Weighted-average shares outstanding	723,971		249,491
	Dilutive effect of stock awards	13,534		—
	Assumed conversion of 7.25% convertible senior notes (a)	3,830		—
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - as adjusted	741,335		249,491
	Diluted EPS	$	0.65	$	(1.37	)
	The following were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in thousands):
	Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive	33		20,010
	Convertible notes because inclusion would be antidilutive	—		34,581
	(a)	In March 2014, the Company notified the holders of US Airways Group's 7.25% convertible senior notes that it has elected to settle all future conversions solely in cash instead of shares of AAG Common Stock in accordance with the related indenture. Thus, the diluted shares include the weighted average impact of the 7.25% convertible senior notes only for the period from January 1, 2014 to March 12, 2014. In addition, under GAAP, the Company must adjust the numerator for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share by the change in fair value of the conversion feature from March 12, 2014 to March 31, 2014, which increased GAAP net income for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share by $5 million.

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Components Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
		March 31,		31-Dec-13
		2014
	Secured
	American
	Secured indebtedness, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.10%, maturing from 2014 to 2023	$	1,966	$	2,140
	Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 4.00% to 7.00%, maturing from 2017 to 2025	3,415		3,516
	Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 7.125% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2031	1,313		1,313
	7.50% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in 2016	900		1,000
	Senior secured credit facility, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019	1,886		1,891
	AAdvantage Miles advance purchase, effective rate of 8.30%, installments through 2017	568		611
	Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.20% to 12.20%, maturing from 2014 to 2035	532		380
	Total American secured debt	10,580		10,851
	US Airways Group
	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-1, variable interest rate of 3.50%, installments through 2019	1,000		1,000
	2013 Citicorp Credit Facility tranche B-2, variable interest rate of 3.00%, installments through 2016	600		600
	Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 3.95% to 11.00%, maturing from 2014 to 2025	2,703		2,515
	Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.55% to 8.48%, maturing from 2015 to 2029	1,297		1,330
	Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.20% to 8.00%, maturing from 2015 to 2028	46		47
	Total US Airways Group secured debt	5,646		5,492
	Total AAG secured debt	16,226		16,343
	Unsecured
	US Airways Group
	6.125% senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2018	500		500
	7.25% convertible senior notes, interest only payments until due in 2014	22		22
	Industrial development bonds, fixed interest rate of 6.30%, interest only payments until due in 2023	29		29
	Total US Airways Group unsecured debt	551		551
	Total AAG unsecured debt	551		551
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	16,777		16,894
	Less: total unamortized debt discount	92		95
	Less: current maturities	1,441		1,446
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	15,244	$	15,353
AA [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Components Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
		March 31,		31-Dec-13
		2014
	Secured
	Secured indebtedness, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 1.43% to 8.10%, maturing from 2014 to 2023	$	1,966	$	2,140
	Aircraft enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 4.00% to 7.00%, maturing from 2017 to 2025	3,415		3,516
	Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 7.125% to 8.50%, maturing from 2016 to 2031	1,313		1,313
	7.50% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in 2016	900		1,000
	Senior secured credit facility, variable interest rate of 3.75%, installments through 2019	1,886		1,891
	AAdvantage Miles advance purchase, effective rate of 8.30%, installments through 2017	568		611
	Other secured obligations, fixed interest rates ranging from 5.20% to 12.20%, maturing from 2014 to 2035	532		380
		10,580		10,851
	Unsecured
	Affiliate unsecured obligations	27		27
		27		27
	Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	10,607		10,878
	Less: total unamortized debt discount	66		69
	Less: current maturities	951		957
	Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	$	9,590	$	9,852

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):
			Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2014
	Description		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term investments (1), (2)
	Money market funds		$	3,596	$	3,596	$	—	$	—
	Government agency investments		941		—		941		—
	Repurchase agreements		99		—		99		—
	Corporate obligations		3,064		—		3,064		—
	Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		705		—		705		—
			8,405		3,596		4,809		—
	Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		947		891		56		—
	Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		50		—		50		—
	Total		$	9,402	$	4,487	$	4,915	$	—
	(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.
	(2)	The Company's short-term investments mature in one year or less except $441 million of U.S. government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.
Investment	'
	The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were (in millions):
			March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Value		Value		Value		Value
	Long-term debt, including current maturities		$	16,685	$	17,494	$	16,799	$	17,035
AA [Member]	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'
Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below (in millions):
			Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2014
	Description		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Short-term investments (1), (2)
	Money market funds		$	171	$	171	$	—	$	—
	Government agency investments		941		—		941		—
	Repurchase agreements		99		—		99		—
	Corporate obligations		3,064		—		3,064		—
	Bank notes / Certificates of deposit / Time deposits		704		—		704		—
			4,979		171		4,808		—
	Restricted cash and short-term investments (1)		699		643		56		—
	Fuel derivative contracts, net (1)		50		—		50		—
	Total		$	5,728	$	814	$	4,914	$	—
	(1)	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.
	(2)	American's short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $441 million of U.S. government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.
Investment	'
	The carrying value and estimated fair values of American’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were (in millions):
			March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
			Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
			Value		Value		Value		Value
	Long-term debt, including current maturities		$	10,541	$	11,032	$	10,809	$	11,045

Retirement_Benefits_Tables

Retirement Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—		$	1		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	186			163			15			13
	Expected return on assets	(196		)	(180		)	(5		)	(4		)
	Settlements	2			—			—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	7			7			(61		)	(61		)
	Unrecognized net loss (gain)	11			23			(2		)	(2		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	10		$	14		$	(53	)	$	(54	)
AA [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Pension Benefits						Retiree Medical and Other Benefits
		Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	—		$	1		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	185			163			14			13
	Expected return on assets	(195		)	(180		)	(5		)	(4		)
	Settlements	2			—			—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	7			7			(60		)	(61		)
	Unrecognized net loss (gain)	11			23			(2		)	(2		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	10		$	14		$	(53	)	$	(54	)

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk1

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	'
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):
		Location in condensed consolidated statements of operations		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(7	)		$	1
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		5				7
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations (3)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(2	)		$	8
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(2)    Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(3)    Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) is depicted below (in millions):
		Location		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings		$	7			$	(1	)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(57		)		(13		)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income			$	(50	)		$	(14	)
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
Derivatives Offsetting Disclosures	'
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the impact of offsetting aircraft fuel derivative instruments, is depicted below (in millions):
		March 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Gross asset (1)	$	50			$	109
	Gross liability (2)	—				—
	Net recognized asset (liability) in condensed consolidated balance sheet	50				109
	Gross asset (liability) offset in condensed consolidated balance sheet:
	Financial instruments	—				—
	Cash collateral received (posted) (3)	—				—
	Net amount	$	50			$	109
	(1)	Fuel derivative assets are included in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Fuel derivative liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(3)	As of March 31, 2014, the Company had no posted cash collateral.
AA [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	'
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American's condensed consolidated statements of operations is depicted below (in millions):
		Location in condensed consolidated statements of operations		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(7	)		$	1
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (2)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		5				7
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations (3)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes		$	(2	)		$	8
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(2)    Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
	(3)    Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American's condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income is depicted below (in millions):
		Location		Three Months Ended March 31,
				2014				2013
	Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (1)	Reclassification into earnings		$	7			$	(1	)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (1)	Change in fair value		(57		)		(13		)
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income			$	(50	)		$	(14	)
	(1)    Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
Derivatives Offsetting Disclosures	'
	The impact of aircraft fuel derivative instruments (all cash flow hedges) on American's condensed consolidated balance sheets, and the impact of offsetting aircraft fuel derivative instruments, is depicted below (in millions):
		March 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Gross asset (1)	$	50			$	109
	Gross liability (2)	—				—
	Net recognized asset (liability) in condensed consolidated balance sheet	50				109
	Gross asset (liability) offset in condensed consolidated balance sheet:
	Financial instruments	—				—
	Cash collateral received (posted) (3)	—				—
	Net amount	$	50			$	109
	(1)	Fuel derivative assets are included in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Fuel derivative liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(3)	As of March 31, 2014, American had no posted cash collateral.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):
		Pension and retiree medical liability			Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments			Derivative financial instruments			Income tax benefit (expense)			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(887	)	$	(2	)	$	67		$	(1,210	)	$	(2,032	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—			—			(67		)	—			(67		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(45		)	2			7			—			(36		)
	Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(45		)	2			(60		)	—			(103		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(932	)	$	—		$	7		$	(1,210	)	$	(2,135	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
	Prior service cost	$	(54	)	$	(54	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
	Actuarial loss	9			21			Salaries, wages and benefits
	Derivative financial instruments:
	Cash flow hedges	7			(1		)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Net change in value	2			—			Other, net
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(36	)	$	(34	)
AA [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions):
		Pension and retiree medical liability			Unrealized			Derivative			Income			Total
					gain/(loss)			financial			tax
					on			instruments			benefit/
					investments						(expense)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(899	)	$	1		$	65		$	(1,319	)	$	(2,152	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	—			—			(67		)	—			(67		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(44		)	2			7			—			(35		)
	Net current-period other comprehensive loss	(44		)	2			(60		)	—			(102		)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(943	)	$	3		$	5		$	(1,319	)	$	(2,254	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):
	Details about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components	Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)						Affected line item in the statement where net income (loss) is presented
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Amortization of pension and retiree medical liability:
	Prior service cost	$	(53	)	$	(54	)	Salaries, wages and benefits
	Actuarial loss	9			21			Salaries, wages and benefits
	Derivative financial instruments:
	Cash flow hedges	7			(1		)	Aircraft fuel and related taxes
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Net change in value	2			—			Other, net
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(35	)	$	(34	)

Regional_Expenses_Tables

Regional Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Airline Destination Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Regional Expenses	'
	Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	500	$	265
	Salaries, wages and benefits	265		173
	Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers	347		34
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	87		70
	Other rent and landing fees	96		59
	Aircraft rent	14		1
	Selling expenses	72		37
	Depreciation and amortization	53		42
	Special items, net	4		2
	Other	156		97
	Total regional expenses	$	1,594	$	780
AA [Member]	'
Airline Destination Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Regional Expenses	'
	Expenses associated with AAG's wholly-owned regional airline and third-party regional carriers operating under the brand name American Eagle are classified as Regional expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Regional expenses consist of the following (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$	252	$	265
	Salaries, wages and benefits	5		5
	Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers	296		303
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	1		1
	Other rent and landing fees	55		54
	Aircraft rent	5		1
	Selling expenses	36		37
	Depreciation and amortization	37		37
	Special items, net	1		—
	Other	70		63
	Total regional expenses	$	758	$	766

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	The following represents the net receivables from (payables to) related parties (in millions):
		March 31,			31-Dec-13
		2014
	American Airlines Group	$	(2,471	)	$	(2,455	)
	Envoy Aviation Group Inc. (1)	(400		)	(394		)
	Other American Airlines Group subsidiaries	28			42
		$	(2,843	)	$	(2,807	)

Financial_Information_for_Subs1

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	Operating revenues
	Mainline passenger	$	—		$	4,906		$	—		$	2,352		$	—		$	—		$	7,258
	Regional passenger	—			669			—			738			—			—			1,407
	Cargo	—			168			—			38			—			—			206
	Other	—			726			—			418			744			(764		)	1,124
	Total operating revenues	—			6,469			—			3,546			744			(764		)	9,995
	Operating expenses
	Aircraft fuel and related taxes	—			1,871			—			840			—			—			2,711
	Salaries, wages and benefits	—			1,398			—			719			197			(195		)	2,119
	Regional expenses	—			758			—			828			—			8			1,594
	Maintenance, materials and repairs	—			332			—			153			85			(85		)	485
	Other rent and landing fees	—			285			—			139			7			(7		)	424
	Aircraft rent	—			216			—			104			21			(21		)	320
	Selling expenses	—			284			—			117			—			—			401
	Depreciation and amortization	—			214			—			95			10			(12		)	307
	Special items, net	24			(216		)	—			55			3			(3		)	(137		)
	Other	2			749			—			308			431			(449		)	1,041
	Total operating expenses	26			5,891			—			3,358			754			(764		)	9,265
	Operating income (loss)	(26		)	578			—			188			(10		)	—			730
	Nonoperating income (expense)
	Interest income	2			7			—			1			1			(4		)	7
	Interest expense, net	(4		)	(168		)	(10		)	(65		)	—			4			(243		)
	Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	453			—			118			—			—			(571		)	—
	Other, net	—			(5		)	(56		)	3			1			56			(1		)
	Total nonoperating income (expense), net	451			(166		)	52			(61		)	2			(515		)	(237		)
	Income (loss) before income taxes	425			412			52			127			(8		)	(515		)	493
	Income tax provision	1			11			—			1			—			—			13
	Net income (loss)	$	424		$	401		$	52		$	126		$	(8	)	$	(515	)	$	480
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	'
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	Net income (loss)	$	424		$	401		$	52		$	126		$	(8	)	$	(515	)	$	480
	Other comprehensive loss before tax:
	Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:
	Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	—			(44		)	—			(1		)	—			—			(45		)
	Derivative financial instruments:
	Change in fair value	—			(67		)	—			—			—			—			(67		)
	Reclassification into earnings	—			7			—			—			—			—			7
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Net change in value	—			2			—			—			—			—			2
	Other comprehensive loss before tax	—			(102		)	—			(1		)	—			—			(103		)
	Non-cash tax provision	—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Comprehensive income (loss)	$	424		$	299		$	52		$	125		$	(8	)	$	(515	)	$	377
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
		March 31, 2014
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash	$	1		$	983		$	1		$	269		$	5		$	—		$	1,259
	Short-term investments	—			4,979			—			3,423			3			—			8,405
	Restricted cash and short-term investments	—			699			—			248			—			—			947
	Accounts receivable, net	(7		)	1,521			—			473			21			—			2,008
	Receivables from related parties,net	2,474			—			155			444			499			(3,572		)	—
	Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	—			664			—			330			58			—			1,052
	Prepaid expenses and other	—			606			—			989			22			(95		)	1,522
	Total current assets	2,468			9,452			156			6,176			608			(3,667		)	15,193
	Operating property and equipment	—			13,928			—			5,736			280			—			19,944
	Other assets
	Investment in subsidiaries	—			—			5,461			—			—			(5,461		)	—
	Goodwill	—			—			—			4,089			—			—			4,089
	Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	—			844			—			1,475			—			—			2,319
	Other assets	42			2,016			—			136			32			(34		)	2,192
	Total other assets	42			2,860			5,461			5,700			32			(5,495		)	8,600
	Total assets	$	2,510		$	26,240		$	5,617		$	17,612		$	920		$	(9,162	)	$	43,737
	LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
	Current liabilities
	Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	951		$	22		$	468		$	—		$	—		$	1,441
	Accounts payable	—			1,230			—			374			42			—			1,646
	Payables to related parties, net	—			2,843			421			84			224			(3,572		)	—
	Air traffic liability	—			3,808			—			1,878			—			—			5,686
	Frequent flyer liability	—			1,761			—			1,190			—			—			2,951
	Other accrued liabilities	(12		)	1,972			168			1,076			151			—			3,355
	Total current liabilities	(12		)	12,565			611			5,070			417			(3,572		)	15,079
	Noncurrent liabilities
	Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	7			9,590			523			5,158			—			(34		)	15,244
	Pensions and postretirement benefits	—			5,631			—			108			27			—			5,766
	Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	74			2,242			—			—			6			—			2,322
	Negative investment in subsidiaries	1,345			—			—			—			—			(1,345		)	—
	Other liabilities	1			2,453			—			1,861			272			(356		)	4,231
	Total noncurrent liabilities	1,427			19,916			523			7,127			305			(1,735		)	27,563
	Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
	Common stock	6			—			—			—			—			—			6
	Additional paid-in capital	14,040			8,481			4,629			5,468			192			(18,770		)	14,040
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,135		)	(2,254		)	11			11			—			2,232			(2,135		)
	Retained earnings (deficit)	(10,816		)	(12,468		)	(157		)	(64		)	6			12,683			(10,816		)
	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,095			(6,241		)	4,483			5,415			198			(3,855		)	1,095
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	2,510		$	26,240		$	5,617		$	17,612		$	920		$	(9,162	)	$	43,737
	AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	(In millions)(unaudited)
		December 31, 2013
		American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only)			American			US Airways Group (Parent Company Only)			US Airways			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations and Reclassifications			American Airlines Group Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets
	Cash	$	1		$	829		$	1		$	303		$	6		$	—		$	1,140
	Short-term investments	—			5,162			—			2,947			2			—			8,111
	Restricted cash and short-term investments	—			702			—			333			—			—			1,035
	Accounts receivable, net	—			1,186			—			357			17			—			1,560
	Receivables from related parties, net	2,468			—			144			407			459			(3,478		)	—
	Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	—			620			—			296			96			—			1,012
	Prepaid expenses and other	—			702			—			857			20			(114		)	1,465
	Total current assets	2,469			9,201			145			5,500			600			(3,592		)	14,323
	Operating property and equipment	—			13,469			—			5,506			284			—			19,259
	Other assets
	Investment in subsidiaries	—			—			5,317			—			—			(5,317		)	—
	Goodwill	—			—			—			4,086			—			—			4,086
	Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	—			812			—			1,496			3			—			2,311
Other assets	42			2,130			—			131			30			(34		)	2,299
Total other assets	42			2,942			5,317			5,713			33			(5,351		)	8,696
Total assets	$	2,511		$	25,612		$	5,462		$	16,719		$	917		$	(8,943	)	$	42,278
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	$	—		$	957		$	22		$	467		$	—		$	—		$	1,446
Accounts payable	—			1,013			—			304			51			—			1,368
Payables to related parties, net	—			2,807			408			50			213			(3,478		)	—
Air traffic liability	—			3,145			—			1,235			—			—			4,380
Frequent flyer liability	—			1,760			—			1,245			—			—			3,005
Other accrued liabilities	(9		)	2,237			103			1,137			139			—			3,607
Total current liabilities	(9		)	11,919			533			4,438			403			(3,478		)	13,806
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	7			9,852			523			5,005			—			(34		)	15,353
Pensions and postretirement benefits	—			5,693			—			109			26			—			5,828
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	435			5,424			—			—			69			—			5,928
Negative investment in subsidiaries	4,808			—			—			—			—			(4,808		)	—
Other liabilities	1			2,384			—			1,905			277			(473		)	4,094
Total noncurrent liabilities	5,251			23,353			523			7,019			372			(5,315		)	31,203
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Common stock	5			—			—			—			—			—			5
Additional paid-in capital	10,592			5,361			4,602			5,441			126			(15,530		)	10,592
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,032		)	(2,152		)	12			12			—			2,128			(2,032		)
Retained earnings (deficit)	(11,296		)	(12,869		)	(208		)	(191		)	16			13,252			(11,296		)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(2,731		)	(9,660		)	4,406			5,262			142			(150		)	(2,731		)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	$	2,511		$	25,612		$	5,462		$	16,719		$	917		$	(8,943	)	$	42,278

Subsequent_Events_Tables

Subsequent Events (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Conversions of Stock	'
	Conversions of shares of AAG Series A Preferred Stock into shares of AAG Common Stock subsequent to the reporting date consisted of the remaining optional and mandatory conversions through April 8, 2014. These conversions are presented in the table below (in thousands):
	Conversion date	Conversion type	Shares converted	Increase (decrease) in AAG preferred shares outstanding	Increase (decrease) in AAG common shares outstanding
	April 1, 2014	Optional	30	-30	23
	April 2, 2014	Optional	294	-294	222
	April 8, 2014	Mandatory	17,230	-17,230	13,007
			17,554	-17,554	13,252
	Shares distributed as of April 8, 2014, in settlement of the Company's bankruptcy settlement obligations, are presented in the table below (in thousands):
	Conversion date	Preferred conversion	Single-dip distribution	Labor distribution	Legacy AAMRQ holders	Increase in AAG Common Shares outstanding
	8-Apr-14	13,252	48,219	8,902	72,383	142,756

Basis_of_Presentation_Reclassi

Basis of Presentation (Reclassification) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Operating revenues	'	'
Mainline passenger	$7,258	$4,614
Regional passenger	1,407	679
Cargo	206	156
Other	1,124	649
Total operating revenues	9,995	6,098
Operating expenses	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	2,711	1,934
Salaries, wages and benefits	2,119	1,267
Regional expenses	1,594	780
Maintenance, materials and repairs	485	326
Other rent and landing fees	424	288
Aircraft rent	320	165
Selling expenses	401	290
Depreciation and amortization	307	204
Special items, net	-137	71
Other	1,041	702
Total operating expenses	9,265	6,027
Operating income	730	71
Nonoperating income (expense)	'	'
Interest income	7	4
Interest expense, net	-243	-254
Other, net	-1	-24
Total nonoperating expense, net	-237	-274
Historical [Member]	'	'
Operating revenues	'	'
Mainline passenger	'	4,614
Regional passenger	'	679
Cargo	'	155
Other	'	650
Total operating revenues	'	6,098
Operating expenses	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	'	2,200
Salaries, wages and benefits	'	1,484
Regional expenses	'	0
Maintenance, materials and repairs	'	383
Other rent and landing fees	'	346
Aircraft rent	'	164
Selling expenses	'	276
Depreciation and amortization	'	246
Special items, net	'	28
Other	'	919
Total operating expenses	'	6,046
Operating income	'	52
Nonoperating income (expense)	'	'
Interest income	'	4
Interest expense, net	'	-250
Other, net	'	-9
Total nonoperating expense, net	'	-255
AA [Member]	'	'
Operating revenues	'	'
Mainline passenger	4,906	4,614
Regional passenger	669	679
Cargo	168	156
Other	726	636
Total operating revenues	6,469	6,085
Operating expenses	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	1,871	1,934
Salaries, wages and benefits	1,398	1,264
Regional expenses	758	766
Maintenance, materials and repairs	332	326
Other rent and landing fees	285	287
Aircraft rent	216	165
Selling expenses	284	290
Depreciation and amortization	214	204
Special items, net	-216	71
Other	749	712
Total operating expenses	5,891	6,019
Operating income	578	66
Nonoperating income (expense)	'	'
Interest income	7	4
Interest expense, net	-168	-169
Other, net	-5	-24
Total nonoperating expense, net	-166	-189
AA [Member] | Historical [Member]	'	'
Operating revenues	'	'
Mainline passenger	'	4,614
Regional passenger	'	679
Cargo	'	155
Other	'	637
Total operating revenues	'	6,085
Operating expenses	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	'	2,199
Salaries, wages and benefits	'	1,312
Regional expenses	'	269
Maintenance, materials and repairs	'	318
Other rent and landing fees	'	342
Aircraft rent	'	164
Selling expenses	'	276
Depreciation and amortization	'	241
Special items, net	'	28
Other	'	889
Total operating expenses	'	6,038
Operating income	'	47
Nonoperating income (expense)	'	'
Interest income	'	4
Interest expense, net	'	-165
Other, net	'	-9
Total nonoperating expense, net	'	($170)

Emergence_From_Chapter_11_and_2

Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

Dec. 09, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 09, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 09, 2013

Dec. 09, 2013

Dec. 09, 2013

Dec. 09, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 10, 2014

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Class A [Member]

Preferred Class A [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

2013 AAG Incentive Award Plan [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

AA [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Reorganization [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, par value (usd per share)

$0.01

$0.01

'

$0.01

$0.01

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1

'

$1

$1

'

'

Merger common stock conversion ratio

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, shares authorized (shares)

1,750,000,000

1,750,000,000

'

1,750,000,000

1,750,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

1,000

1,000

'

'

Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares)

200,000,000

'

'

'

'

168,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (usd per share)

$0.01

'

'

'

'

$25

$25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of common stock authorized for issuance (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares authorized to be distributed to debtor's stakeholders (percent)

72.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of Common Stock allocated to holders of unsecured claims, allowed interests and certain employees (percent)

72.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of common stock allocated to labor related claimholders (percent)

23.60%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock allocated to labor related claimholders (shares)

39,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock distributed to labor related claimholders (shares)

27,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock withheld for required withholding taxes related to labor related claimholders (shares)

13,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees

$300,000,000

$380,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$300,000,000

$380,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR (shares)

26,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of common stock distributed to allowed interests holders of AMR (percent)

3.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of days after effective date holders of claims are eligible to receive shares

'120 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum number of shares to be distributed in accordance with the Plan (shares)

756,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pension Contributions

'

'

'

385,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

385,000,000

'

'

'

Payments to Satisfy Claims

'

'

'

107,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

107,000,000

'

'

'

Cure payments to holders of secured debt

'

'

'

196,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

196,000,000

'

'

'

Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation

'

84,000,000

0

380,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

380,000,000

'

'

'

Expected reduction in maximum number of shares to be distributed, per plan (shares)

'

20,000,000

'

20,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of common shares distributed to holders of US Airways Group common stock (shares)

'

197,000,000

'

197,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reserve for disputed claims

755,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

755,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Convertible preferred stock, shares reserved for future issuance (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

16,000,000

147,000,000

16,000,000

18,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,000,000

Federal NOL carryforwards, maximum allowable utilization

'

9,000,000,000

'

9,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,500,000,000

'

Plan of reorganization additional estimated allowed claim amounts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$127,000,000

'

'

'

'

Emergence_From_Chapter_11_and_3

Emergence From Chapter 11 and Merger with US Airways Group (Schedule of Reorganization Items) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Reorganization Items, Net	'		'
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections	'		$136	[1],[2]
Professional fees	'		39
Other	'		-15
Total reorganization items, net	0	[3]	160	[3]
AA [Member]	'		'
Reorganization Items, Net	'		'
Aircraft and facility financing renegotiations and rejections	'		136	[2],[4]
Professional fees	'		39
Other	'		-15
Total reorganization items, net	$0	[5]	$160	[5]
[1]	Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $127 million, which are included in the table above.
[2]	Amounts include allowed claims (claims approved by the Bankruptcy Court) and estimated allowed claims relating to (i) the rejection or modification of financings related to aircraft and (ii) entry of orders treated as unsecured claims with respect to facility agreements supporting certain issuances of special facility revenue bonds. The Debtors recorded an estimated claim associated with the rejection or modification of a financing or facility agreement when the applicable motion was filed with the Bankruptcy Court to reject or modify such financing and the Debtors believed that it was probable the motion would be approved, and there was sufficient information to estimate the claim.
[3]	In the 2013 first quarter, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
[4]	Pursuant to the Plan, the Debtors agreed to allow certain post-petition unsecured claims on obligations. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, American recorded reorganization charges to adjust estimated allowed claim amounts previously recorded on rejected special facility revenue bonds of $127 million, which are included in the table above.
[5]	In the 2013 first quarter, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

Mandatorily_Convertible_Prefer2

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 09, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 09, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Dec. 09, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Class A [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

AA [Member]

Special Items, Net [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock and Other Bankruptcy Settlement Obligations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

AAG Series A Preferred Stock

'

$589,000,000

$3,833,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Single-Dip equity obligations

'

1,259,000,000

1,246,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Single-Dip and Double-Dip equity obligations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,768,000,000

4,575,000,000

'

'

'

'

Labor-related deemed claim

'

474,000,000

849,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

474,000,000

849,000,000

'

'

'

'

Total

'

2,322,000,000

5,928,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,242,000,000

5,424,000,000

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (usd per share)

$0.01

'

'

$25

$25

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock dividends rate per annum (percent)

'

6.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion discount for unsecured creditors receiving AAG Preferred Stock (percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.50%

3.50%

'

'

'

'

'

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price floor (in usd per share)

'

$10.88

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, conversion price cap (in usd per share)

'

$33.81

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares converted (shares)

'

'

'

'

140,000,000

'

17,230,000

294,000

30,000

17,554,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

123,000,000

'

'

'

Optional conversion of AAG Series A Preferred Stock into shares of AAG Common Stock on December 17, 2013 (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

118,000,000

141,000,000

'

'

'

13,007,000

222,000

23,000

'

'

'

'

103,000,000

124,000,000

'

Decrease in mandatory convertible preferred stock obligation

'

3,500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend rate for single-dip unsecured claims not settled in Preferred Stock (percent)

'

12.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Labor-related deemed claim

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Value of initial distribution of common stock

'

680,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

680,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Payments for payroll taxes associated with equity distributions to employees

300,000,000

380,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000,000

380,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Decrease in mandatory convertible preferred stock obligation and other bankruptcy settlement obligations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65,000,000

'

'

'

'

41,000,000

Reserve for disputed claims

'

'

'

'

'

'

$335,000,000

'

'

$335,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$335,000,000

'

Stock issued per $1,000 in claims (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

30.7553

'

'

30.7553

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30.7553

'

Slot_Divestiture_Narrative_Det

Slot Divestiture (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	$307	$0
Gain related to sale of DCA slots	309	'
AA [Member]	'	'
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	299	0
Number of slots sold, John F. Kennedy Airport (slots)	24	'
Gain related to sale of DCA slots	$305	'
John F. Kennedy Airport [Member]	'	'
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]	'	'
Number of slots sold, John F. Kennedy Airport (slots)	24	'

Special_Items_Details

Special Items (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'
Mainline operating special items, net	($137)	[1]	$71	[1]
Gain related to sale of DCA slots	309		'
Fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations	-32		'
Integration related costs	142		'
Non-cash compensation expense	60		'
Regional operating special items, net	4		2
Nonoperating special items, net	47	[2]	116	[2]
Reorganization items, net	0	[3]	160	[3]
Income tax special items, net	8	[4]	0	[4]
Interest accretion, bankruptcy settlement obligations	31		'
AA [Member]	'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'
Mainline operating special items, net	-216	[1]	71	[1]
Gain related to sale of DCA slots	305		'
Fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations	-56		'
Integration related costs	91		'
Non-cash compensation expense	43		'
Operating special items expense	'		-28	[2]
Workers' compensation claims	'		43
Regional operating special items, net	1		0
Nonoperating special items, net	44	[2]	27	[2]
Reorganization items, net	0	[5]	160	[5]
Income tax special items, net	7	[4]	0	[4]
Interest accretion, bankruptcy settlement obligations	$27		'
[1]	The 2014 first quarter mainline operating special items totaled a net credit of $137 million, which principally included a $309 million gain on the sale of slots at DCA and a net $32 million credit for bankruptcy related items primarily reflecting fair value adjustments for bankruptcy settlement obligations. These special credits were offset in part by $142 million of cash merger integration expenses including amounts related to the pilot memorandum of understanding, information technology, professional fees, severance, re-branding of aircraft and airport facilities, relocation and training as well as $60 million of non-cash compensation expense for merger equity awards.
[2]	The 2014 first quarter nonoperating special items of $47 million were principally due to non-cash interest accretion of $31 million on the bankruptcy settlement obligations. The 2013 first quarter nonoperating special items consisted of interest charges to recognize post-petition interest expense on unsecured obligations pursuant to the Plan.
[3]	In the 2013 first quarter, the Company recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.
[4]	The 2014 first quarter included a special $8 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.
[5]	In the 2013 first quarter, American recognized reorganization expenses as a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases. These amounts consisted primarily of estimated allowed claim amounts and professional fees.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Narrat

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013	Apr. 08, 2014
		Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Preferred Class A [Member]	Preferred Class A [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
			Senior Notes [Member]			Preferred Class A [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Distributions made to holders	0.7441	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible preferred stock, shares reserved for future issuance (shares)	'	'	'	147	16	'
Reduction in mandatory share distribution due to cash payment of employee withholding taxes (shares)	'	'	'	'	'	4
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	'	7.25%	7.25%	'	'	'
Adjustment to net income (loss) for fair value of conversion feature for diluted earnings per share	'	'	$5	'	'	'

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_EPS_Ca

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (EPS Calculation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'
Net income (loss)	$480		($341)
Weighted-average shares outstanding (shares)	723,971		249,491
Basic EPS (usd per share)	$0.66		($1.37)
Change in fair value of conversion feature on 7.25% convertible senior notes	5	[1]	0	[1]
Net income (loss) for purposes of computing diluted EPS	$485		($341)
Assumed conversion of 7.25% convertible senior notes (shares)	3,830	[1]	0	[1]
Weighted average common shares outstanding - as adjusted (shares)	741,335		249,491
Diluted EPS (usd per share)	$0.65		($1.37)
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'
Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive (shares)	0		34,581
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]	'		'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'
Stock options, SARs and RSUs because inclusion would be antidilutive (shares)	33		20,010
Stock Compensation Awards [Member]	'		'
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]	'		'
Dilutive effect of stock awards (shares)	13,534		0
[1]	In March 2014, the Company notified the holders of US Airways Group's 7.25% convertible senior notes that it has elected to settle all future conversions solely in cash instead of shares of AAG Common Stock in accordance with the related indenture. Thus, the diluted shares include the weighted average impact of the 7.25% convertible senior notes only for the period from January 1, 2014 to March 12, 2014. In addition, under GAAP, the Company must adjust the numerator for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share by the change in fair value of the conversion feature from March 12, 2014 to March 31, 2014, which increased GAAP net income for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share by $5 million.

Debt_Components_Of_LongTerm_De

Debt (Components Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$16,777	$16,894
Less: total unamortized debt discount	92	95
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,441	1,446
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	15,244	15,353
Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.25%	'
Secured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	16,226	16,343
Unsecured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	551	551
AA [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	10,607	10,878
Less: total unamortized debt discount	66	69
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	951	957
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	9,590	9,852
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	10,580	10,851
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.50%	'
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Secured variable and fixed rate indebtedness due through 2023 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,966	2,140
Effective interest rate percentage - minimum (percent)	1.43%	1.43%
Effective interest rate percentage - maximum (percent)	8.10%	8.10%
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates Due Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	3,415	3,516
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - minimum (percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - maximum (percent)	7.00%	7.00%
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Due Through 2031 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,313	1,313
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - minimum (percent)	7.13%	7.13%
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - maximum (percent)	8.50%	8.50%
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | 7.50% Senior Secured Notes Due 2016 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	900	1,000
Interest rate at period end (percent)	7.50%	7.50%
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.50%	7.50%
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility, Due 2019 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,886	1,891
Interest rate at period end (percent)	3.75%	3.75%
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | AAdvantage Miles Advance Purchase [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	568	611
Effective interest rate percentage (percent)	8.30%	8.30%
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	532	380
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - minimum (percent)	5.20%	5.20%
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - maximum (percent)	12.20%	12.20%
AA [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	27	27
AA [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Affiliate Unsecured Obligations [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	27	27
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	22	22
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current maturities	523	523
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	5,646	5,492
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Other Secured Obligations, Fixed Rate [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	46	47
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - minimum (percent)	5.20%	5.20%
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - maximum (percent)	8.00%	8.00%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Credit Facility, Tranche B-1, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,000	1,000
Variable interest rate percentage (percent)	3.50%	3.50%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Credit Facility, Tranche B-2, Citicorp 2013 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	600	600
Variable interest rate percentage (percent)	3.00%	3.00%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Aircraft Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	2,703	2,515
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - minimum (percent)	3.95%	3.95%
Percentage of debt instrument interest rate - maximum (percent)	11.00%	11.00%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,297	1,330
Effective interest rate percentage - minimum (percent)	1.55%	1.55%
Effective interest rate percentage - maximum (percent)	8.48%	8.48%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	551	551
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	500	500
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	6.13%	6.13%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	22	22
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.25%	7.25%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Industrial Development Bonds, 6.30, Due in 2023 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$29	$29
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	6.30%	6.30%

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.25%
other current liabilities	$157,000,000
AA [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Repayments of long-term debt	100,000,000
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	7.50%
Redemption price (percent)	103.00%
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Notes Payable	224,000,000
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC), Series 2013-1 Class A [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	3.95%
Notes Payable	170,000,000
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member] | Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC), Series 2013-1 Class B [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	5.38%
Notes Payable	$54,000,000

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
Unrecognized federal tax benefit	'		'		$762,000,000
Alternative minimum tax	'		'		370,000,000
Income tax special items, net	8,000,000	[1]	0	[1]	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	13,000,000		-22,000,000		'
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 credit	'		22,000,000		'
AA [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
Unrecognized federal tax benefit	'		'		647,000,000
Alternative minimum tax	'		'		467,000,000
Income tax special items, net	7,000,000	[1]	0	[1]	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	11,000,000		-30,000,000		'
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 credit	'		30,000,000		'
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
NOL subject to expiration	'		'		4,700,000,000
Valuation allowance	'		'		415,000,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
NOL subject to expiration	'		'		3,800,000,000
Valuation allowance	'		'		378,000,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
NOL subject to expiration	'		'		10,600,000,000
Valuation allowance	'		'		4,600,000,000
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
NOL subject to expiration	'		'		9,500,000,000
Valuation allowance	'		'		4,900,000,000
Foreign Tax Authority and State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
Income tax provision (benefit)	5,000,000		'		'
Foreign Tax Authority and State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'		'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'		'		'
Income tax provision (benefit)	$4,000,000		'		'
[1]	The 2014 first quarter included a special $8 million non-cash deferred income tax provision related to certain indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	$8,405		$8,111
Restricted cash and short-term investments	947		1,035
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments, mature in more than one year	441	[1],[2]	'
Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments, mature in more than one year	2,100	[1],[2]	'
Fair Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	8,405	[1],[2]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	947	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	50	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	9,402		'
Fair Value [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	3,596	[1],[2]	'
Fair Value [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	941	[1],[2]	'
Fair Value [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	99	[1],[2]	'
Fair Value [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	3,064	[1],[2]	'
Fair Value [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	705	[1],[2]	'
Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	3,596	[1],[2]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	891	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	0	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	4,487		'
Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	3,596	[1],[2]	'
Level 1 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 1 [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 1 [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	4,809	[1],[2]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	56	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	50	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	4,915		'
Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 2 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	941	[1],[2]	'
Level 2 [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	99	[1],[2]	'
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	3,064	[1],[2]	'
Level 2 [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	705	[1],[2]	'
Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	0	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	0	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	0		'
Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 3 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 3 [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
Level 3 [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[1],[2]	'
AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	4,979		5,162
Restricted cash and short-term investments	699		702
AA [Member] | Fair Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,979	[1],[3]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	699	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	50	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	5,728		'
AA [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	171	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	941	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	99	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	3,064	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	704	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	171	[1],[3]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	643	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	0	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	814		'
AA [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	171	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	4,808	[1],[3]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	56	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	50	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	4,914		'
AA [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	941	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	99	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	3,064	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	704	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	0	[1]	'
Fuel derivative contracts, net	0	[1]	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	0		'
AA [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Repurchase Agreements [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
AA [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Bank Notes/Certificates of Deposit/Time Deposits [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	[1],[3]	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	5,000	[1],[2]	'
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Short-term investments	3,400		'
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	750		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	6.32		'
Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	750		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	6.32		'
4.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	94		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	4.3		'
4.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	94		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	4.3		'
6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	611		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	6.3		'
6.3 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	611		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	6.3		'
10.7 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	45		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	10.7		'
10.7 Bolivars per Dollar [Member] | Venezuelan bolívar fuerte | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Unrestricted cash balance held in Venezuelan blivars	45		'
Foreign currency translation exchange rate	10.7		'
Carrying Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	16,685		16,799
Carrying Value [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	10,541		10,809
Fair Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	17,494		17,035
Fair Value [Member] | AA [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	11,032		11,045
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member] | AA [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	441		'
Maturity Dates Exceeding One Year [Member] | AA [Member] | Government Agency Investments [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities	$2,100		'
[1]	Unrealized gains or losses on short-term investments, restricted cash and short-term investments, and derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at each measurement date.
[2]	The Company's short-term investments mature in one year or less except $441 million of U.S. government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.
[3]	American's short-term investments mature in one year or less except for $441 million of U.S. government agency investments and $2.1 billion of corporate obligations.

Retirement_Benefits_Narrative_

Retirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2014	Apr. 15, 2014
	AA [Member]	AA [Member]	Pension Plans [Member]	Pension Plans [Member]	Pension Plans [Member]	Pension Plans [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
						AA [Member]	AA [Member]	Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employer contributions	$33	$385	$34	$33	$385	$34	$37	$37

Retirement_Benefits_Components

Retirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	$0	$1
Interest cost	186	163
Expected return on assets	-196	-180
Settlements	2	0
Prior service cost	7	7
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	11	23
Net periodic benefit cost	10	14
Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	15	13
Expected return on assets	-5	-4
Settlements	0	0
Prior service cost	-61	-61
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	-2	-2
Net periodic benefit cost	-53	-54
AA [Member] | Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	0	1
Interest cost	185	163
Expected return on assets	-195	-180
Settlements	2	0
Prior service cost	7	7
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	11	23
Net periodic benefit cost	10	14
AA [Member] | Retiree Medical and Other Benefits [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	14	13
Expected return on assets	-5	-4
Settlements	0	0
Prior service cost	-60	-61
Unrecognized net loss (gain)	-2	-2
Net periodic benefit cost	($53)	($54)

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk2

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	barrel
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Nonmonetary notional amount	15,000,000	'	'
Higher remaining maturity range	'15 months	'	'
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	($2)	$8	'
Price risk cash flow hedge derivative, at fair value	48	'	107
Estimate of time to transfer	'12 months	'	'
Estimated net amount to be transferred	-3	'	'
AA [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Nonmonetary notional amount	15,000,000	'	'
Higher remaining maturity range	'15 months	'	'
Minimum R-squared percentage in fuel hedge contracts (percent)	80.00%	'	'
Minimum dollar offset correlation (percent)	80.00%	'	'
Maximum dollar offset correlation (percent)	125.00%	'	'
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	-2	8	'
Price risk cash flow hedge derivative, at fair value	48	'	107
Estimate of time to transfer	'12 months	'	'
Estimated net amount to be transferred	($3)	'	'

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk3

Financial Instruments And Risk Management (Effect Of Derivative Instruments On Statements Of Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	($2)		$8
Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	-7	[1]	1	[1]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative	5	[2]	7	[2]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	-2	[3]	8	[3]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	-50		-14
AA [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	-2		8
AA [Member] | Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	-7	[1]	1	[1]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative	5	[2]	7	[2]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in condensed consolidated statements of operations	-2	[3]	8	[3]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	-50		-14
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	7	[1]	-1	[1]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	-57	[1]	-13	[1]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | AA [Member] | Fuel Derivative Contracts [Member]	'		'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income	7	[1]	-1	[1]
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	($57)	[1]	($13)	[1]
[1]	Includes the effective portion of hedge gain (loss)
[2]	Includes the ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)
[3]	Includes the effective and ineffective portion of hedge gain (loss)

Financial_Instruments_And_Risk4

Financial Instruments And Risk Management Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Offsetting Disclosure) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]	'		'
Gross asset	$50	[1]	$109	[1]
Gross liability	0	[2]	0	[2]
Net recognized asset (liability) in condensed consolidated balance sheet	50		109
Financial instruments	0		0
Cash collateral received (posted)	0	[3]	0	[3]
Net amount	50		109
AA [Member]	'		'
Derivative [Line Items]	'		'
Gross asset	50	[1]	109	[1]
Gross liability	0	[2]	0	[2]
Net recognized asset (liability) in condensed consolidated balance sheet	50		109
Financial instruments	0		0
Cash collateral received (posted)	0	[4]	0	[4]
Net amount	$50		$109
[1]	Fuel derivative assets are included in prepaid expenses and other on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
[2]	Fuel derivative liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
[3]	As of March 31, 2014, the Company had no posted cash collateral.
[4]	As of March 31, 2014, American had no posted cash collateral.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, Tax	($1,210)	'
Balance, Net of Tax	-2,032	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, Tax	0	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of Tax	-67	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Tax	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of Tax	-36	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-103	-50
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), Tax	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of Tax	-103	'
Balance, Tax	-1,210	'
Balance, Net of Tax	-2,135	'
Pension and retiree medical liability	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, before Tax	-887	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before Tax	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax	-45	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-45	'
Balance, before Tax	-932	'
Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, before Tax	-2	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before Tax	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax	2	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	2	'
Balance, before Tax	0	'
Derivative financial instruments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, before Tax	67	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before Tax	-67	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax	7	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-60	'
Balance, before Tax	7	'
AA [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, Tax	-1,319	'
Balance, Net of Tax	-2,152	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, Tax	0	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of Tax	-67	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Tax	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of Tax	-35	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-102	-50
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), Tax	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of Tax	-102	'
Balance, Tax	-1,319	'
Balance, Net of Tax	-2,254	'
AA [Member] | Pension and retiree medical liability	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, before Tax	-899	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before Tax	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax	-44	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-44	'
Balance, before Tax	-943	'
AA [Member] | Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, before Tax	1	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before Tax	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax	2	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	2	'
Balance, before Tax	3	'
AA [Member] | Derivative financial instruments	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net Of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, before Tax	65	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, before Tax	-67	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before Tax	7	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-60	'
Balance, before Tax	$5	'

Regional_Expenses_Details

Regional Expenses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	$500	$265
Salaries, wages and benefits	265	173
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers	347	34
Maintenance, materials and repairs	87	70
Other rent and landing fees	96	59
Aircraft rent	14	1
Selling expenses	72	37
Depreciation and amortization	53	42
Special items, net	4	2
Other	156	97
Total regional expenses	1,594	780
AA [Member]	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	252	265
Salaries, wages and benefits	5	5
Capacity purchases from third-party regional carriers	296	303
Maintenance, materials and repairs	1	1
Other rent and landing fees	55	54
Aircraft rent	5	1
Selling expenses	36	37
Depreciation and amortization	37	37
Special items, net	1	0
Other	70	63
Total regional expenses	$758	$766

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassification out of AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	($36)	($34)
Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	7	-1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2	0
Prior Service Cost [Member] | Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-54	-54
Actuarial Loss [Member] | Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9	21
AA [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-35	-34
AA [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	7	-1
AA [Member] | Unrealized gain (loss) on investments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2	0
AA [Member] | Prior Service Cost [Member] | Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-53	-54
AA [Member] | Actuarial Loss [Member] | Pension And Retiree Medical Liability [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$9	$21

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (AA [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'
Due to (due from) related parties	($2,843)		($2,807)
American Airlines Group [Member]	'		'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'
Due to (due from) related parties	-2,471		-2,455
Envoy Aviation Group Inc [Member]	'		'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'
Due to (due from) related parties	-400	[1]	-394	[1]
Other American Airlines Group subsidiaries [Member]	'		'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'		'
Due to (due from) related parties	$28		$42
[1]	Formerly known as AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, the net payable to AAG's wholly-owned regional airline operating under the brand name of American Eagle consists principally of amounts due under regional capacity purchase agreements.

Legal_Proceedings_Details

Legal Proceedings (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 09, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 09, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013	Nov. 11, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified		Boston Logan International Airport [Member]	LaGuardia Airport [Member]	DCA [Member]	Merger Agreement [Domain]	US Airways Sabre Matter [Member]	AA [Member]	AA [Member]	AA [Member]	AA [Member]	AA [Member]
		gate	slot	slot		claim		Boston Logan International Airport [Member]	LaGuardia Airport [Member]	DCA [Member]	Merger Agreement [Domain]
								gate	slot	slot
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reserve for disputed claims	$755	'	'	'	'	'	$755	'	'	'	'
Required period to divest and not reacquire assets	'	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'	'10 years
Settlement agreement, slot pairs divested	'	'	17	52	'	'	'	'	17	52	'
Assets sold under bankruptcy agreement	'	2	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'	'
Number of counts allowed to proceed (claims)	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'	'	'	'
Number of complaints filed (claims)	'	'	'	'	'	4	'	'	'	'	'

Financial_Information_for_Subs2

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries-Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
			AA [Member]	AA [Member]	US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	US Airways [Member]	Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]	American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Senior Notes, 6.125, Due in 2018 [Member]	Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]	Convertible Senior Notes, 7.25, Due in 2014 [Member]
										Unsecured Debt [Member]	Unsecured Debt [Member]		Unsecured Debt [Member]	Unsecured Debt [Member]
										US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]		US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stated interest rate percentage (percent)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6.13%	6.13%	7.25%	7.25%	7.25%
Operating revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Mainline passenger	$7,258	$4,614	$4,906	$4,614	$0	$2,352	$0	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	'
Regional passenger	1,407	679	669	679	0	738	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Cargo	206	156	168	156	0	38	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Other	1,124	649	726	636	0	418	744	-764	0	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating revenues	9,995	6,098	6,469	6,085	0	3,546	744	-764	0	'	'	'	'	'
Operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aircraft fuel and related taxes	2,711	1,934	1,871	1,934	0	840	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Salaries, wages and benefits	2,119	1,267	1,398	1,264	0	719	197	-195	0	'	'	'	'	'
Regional expenses	1,594	780	758	766	0	828	0	8	0	'	'	'	'	'
Maintenance, materials and repairs	485	326	332	326	0	153	85	-85	0	'	'	'	'	'
Other rent and landing fees	424	288	285	287	0	139	7	-7	0	'	'	'	'	'
Aircraft rent	320	165	216	165	0	104	21	-21	0	'	'	'	'	'
Selling expenses	401	290	284	290	0	117	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	307	204	214	204	0	95	10	-12	0	'	'	'	'	'
Special items, net	-137	71	-216	71	0	55	3	-3	24	'	'	'	'	'
Other	1,041	702	749	712	0	308	431	-449	2	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating expenses	9,265	6,027	5,891	6,019	0	3,358	754	-764	26	'	'	'	'	'
Operating income (loss)	730	71	578	66	0	188	-10	0	-26	'	'	'	'	'
Nonoperating income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income	7	4	7	4	0	1	1	-4	2	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-243	-254	-168	-169	-10	-65	0	4	-4	'	'	'	'	'
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0	'	0	'	118	0	0	-571	453	'	'	'	'	'
Other, net	-1	-24	-5	-24	-56	3	1	56	0	'	'	'	'	'
Total nonoperating income (expense), net	-237	-274	-166	-189	52	-61	2	-515	451	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	493	-363	412	-283	52	127	-8	-515	425	'	'	'	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	13	-22	11	-30	0	1	0	0	1	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	480	-341	401	-253	52	126	-8	-515	424	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	-45	-33	-44	-33	0	-1	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Change in fair value	-67	-15	-67	-15	0	0	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification into earnings	7	-1	7	-1	0	0	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Net change in value	2	-1	2	-1	0	0	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-103	-50	-102	-50	0	-1	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Non-cash tax provision	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	$377	($391)	$299	($303)	$52	$125	($8)	($515)	$424	'	'	'	'	'

Financial_Information_for_Subs3

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries-Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	$480	($341)
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	-45	-33
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	-67	-15
Reclassification into earnings	7	-1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	2	-1
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-103	-50
Non-cash tax provision	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	377	-391
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	424	'
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	0	'
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	0	'
Reclassification into earnings	0	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	0	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	0	'
Non-cash tax provision	0	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	424	'
AA [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	401	-253
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	-44	-33
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	-67	-15
Reclassification into earnings	7	-1
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	2	-1
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-102	-50
Non-cash tax provision	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	299	-303
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	52	'
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	0	'
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	0	'
Reclassification into earnings	0	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	0	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	0	'
Non-cash tax provision	0	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	52	'
US Airways [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	126	'
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	-1	'
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	0	'
Reclassification into earnings	0	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	0	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	-1	'
Non-cash tax provision	0	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	125	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	-8	'
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	0	'
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	0	'
Reclassification into earnings	0	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	0	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	0	'
Non-cash tax provision	0	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-8	'
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net income (loss)	-515	'
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree medical:	'	'
Amortization of actuarial gain and prior service cost	0	'
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'
Change in fair value	0	'
Reclassification into earnings	0	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:	'	'
Net change in value	0	'
Other comprehensive loss before tax	0	'
Non-cash tax provision	0	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	($515)	'

Financial_Information_for_Subs4

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries-Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	$1,259	$1,140	$606	$480
Short-term investments	8,405	8,111	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	947	1,035	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	2,008	1,560	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	0	0	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	1,052	1,012	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	1,522	1,465	'	'
Total current assets	15,193	14,323	'	'
Operating property and equipment	19,944	19,259	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	4,089	4,086	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	2,319	2,311	'	'
Other assets	2,192	2,299	'	'
Total other assets	8,600	8,696	'	'
Total assets	43,737	42,278	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	15,244	15,353	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	5,766	5,828	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	2,322	5,928	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	4,231	4,094	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	27,563	31,203	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	1,441	1,446	'	'
Accounts payable	1,646	1,368	'	'
Payable to affiliates	0	0	'	'
Air traffic liability	5,686	4,380	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	2,951	3,005	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	3,355	3,607	'	'
Total current liabilities	15,079	13,806	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	6	5	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	14,040	10,592	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,135	-2,032	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-10,816	-11,296	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,095	-2,731	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	43,737	42,278	'	'
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	1	1	'	'
Short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-7	0	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	2,474	2,468	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	2,468	2,469	'	'
Operating property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	0	0	'	'
Other assets	42	42	'	'
Total other assets	42	42	'	'
Total assets	2,510	2,511	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	7	7	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	0	0	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	74	435	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	1,345	4,808	'	'
Other liabilities	1	1	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,427	5,251	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Payable to affiliates	0	0	'	'
Air traffic liability	0	0	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	-12	-9	'	'
Total current liabilities	-12	-9	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	6	5	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	14,040	10,592	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,135	-2,032	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-10,816	-11,296	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,095	-2,731	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	2,510	2,511	'	'
AA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	983	829	599	474
Short-term investments	4,979	5,162	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	699	702	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	1,521	1,186	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	0	0	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	664	620	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	606	702	'	'
Total current assets	9,452	9,201	'	'
Operating property and equipment	13,928	13,469	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	844	812	'	'
Other assets	2,016	2,130	'	'
Total other assets	2,860	2,942	'	'
Total assets	26,240	25,612	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	9,590	9,852	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	5,631	5,693	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	2,242	5,424	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	2,453	2,384	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	19,916	23,353	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	951	957	'	'
Accounts payable	1,230	1,013	'	'
Payable to affiliates	2,843	2,807	'	'
Air traffic liability	3,808	3,145	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	1,761	1,760	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	1,972	2,237	'	'
Total current liabilities	12,565	11,919	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	8,481	5,361	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,254	-2,152	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-12,468	-12,869	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	-6,241	-9,660	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	26,240	25,612	'	'
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	1	1	'	'
Short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	155	144	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	156	145	'	'
Operating property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	5,461	5,317	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	0	0	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total other assets	5,461	5,317	'	'
Total assets	5,617	5,462	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	523	523	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	0	0	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	0	0	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	523	523	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	22	22	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Payable to affiliates	421	408	'	'
Air traffic liability	0	0	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	168	103	'	'
Total current liabilities	611	533	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	4,629	4,602	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	11	12	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-157	-208	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	4,483	4,406	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	5,617	5,462	'	'
US Airways [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	269	303	'	'
Short-term investments	3,423	2,947	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	248	333	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	473	357	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	444	407	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	330	296	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	989	857	'	'
Total current assets	6,176	5,500	'	'
Operating property and equipment	5,736	5,506	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	4,089	4,086	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	1,475	1,496	'	'
Other assets	136	131	'	'
Total other assets	5,700	5,713	'	'
Total assets	17,612	16,719	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	5,158	5,005	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	108	109	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	0	0	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	1,861	1,905	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	7,127	7,019	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	468	467	'	'
Accounts payable	374	304	'	'
Payable to affiliates	84	50	'	'
Air traffic liability	1,878	1,235	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	1,190	1,245	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	1,076	1,137	'	'
Total current liabilities	5,070	4,438	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	5,468	5,441	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	11	12	'	'
Accumulated deficit	-64	-191	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	5,415	5,262	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	17,612	16,719	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	5	6	'	'
Short-term investments	3	2	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	21	17	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	499	459	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	58	96	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	22	20	'	'
Total current assets	608	600	'	'
Operating property and equipment	280	284	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	0	3	'	'
Other assets	32	30	'	'
Total other assets	32	33	'	'
Total assets	920	917	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	0	0	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	27	26	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	6	69	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	272	277	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	305	372	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	42	51	'	'
Payable to affiliates	224	213	'	'
Air traffic liability	0	0	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	151	139	'	'
Total current liabilities	417	403	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	192	126	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	'	'
Accumulated deficit	6	16	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	198	142	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	920	917	'	'
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	'
Cash	0	0	'	'
Short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Receivables from related parties,net	-3,572	-3,478	'	'
Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	-95	-114	'	'
Total current assets	-3,667	-3,592	'	'
Operating property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	'	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-5,461	-5,317	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	0	0	'	'
Other assets	-34	-34	'	'
Total other assets	-5,495	-5,351	'	'
Total assets	-9,162	-8,943	'	'
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current maturities	-34	-34	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	0	0	'	'
Mandatorily convertible preferred stock and other bankruptcy settlement obligations	0	0	'	'
Negative investment in subsidiaries	-1,345	-4,808	'	'
Other liabilities	-356	-473	'	'
Total noncurrent liabilities	-1,735	-5,315	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Payable to affiliates	-3,572	-3,478	'	'
Air traffic liability	0	0	'	'
Frequent flyer liability	0	0	'	'
Other accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	-3,572	-3,478	'	'
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)	'	'	'	'
Common stock	0	0	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	-18,770	-15,530	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	2,232	2,128	'	'
Accumulated deficit	12,683	13,252	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	-3,855	-150	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)	($9,162)	($8,943)	'	'

Financial_Information_for_Subs5

Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-guarantor Subsidiaries-Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		4 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	$1,256	$700	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	-1,047	-885	'
Increase in short-term investments	-294	-226	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	88	-3	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	307	0	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3	26	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-943	-1,088	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	-501	-394	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	224	161	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	-84	0	-380
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	0	'	'
Exercise of stock options	9	0	'
Deferred financing costs	-7	-17	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	165	764	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-194	514	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	119	126	'
Cash at beginning of period	1,140	480	'
Cash at end of period	1,259	606	1,259
American Airlines Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	-9	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	0	'	'
Increase in short-term investments	0	'	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	0	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	0	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	0	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	0	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	'	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	-84	'	'
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	84	'	'
Exercise of stock options	9	'	'
Deferred financing costs	0	'	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	9	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	0	'	'
Cash at beginning of period	1	'	'
Cash at end of period	1	'	1
AA [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	742	696	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	-722	-882	'
Increase in short-term investments	183	-228	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	3	-3	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	299	0	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3	26	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-234	-1,087	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	-430	-392	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	161	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	0	'	-380
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	-84	0	'
Exercise of stock options	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs	-5	-17	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	165	764	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-354	516	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	154	125	'
Cash at beginning of period	829	474	'
Cash at end of period	983	599	983
US Airways Group (Parent Company Only) [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	0	'	'
Increase in short-term investments	0	'	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	0	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	0	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	0	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	0	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	'	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	0	'	'
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	0	'	'
Exercise of stock options	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs	0	'	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	0	'	'
Cash at beginning of period	1	'	'
Cash at end of period	1	'	1
US Airways [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	515	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	-316	'	'
Increase in short-term investments	-477	'	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	85	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	8	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-700	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	-71	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	224	'	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	0	'	'
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	0	'	'
Exercise of stock options	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs	-2	'	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	151	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	-34	'	'
Cash at beginning of period	303	'	'
Cash at end of period	269	'	269
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	8	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	-9	'	'
Increase in short-term investments	0	'	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	0	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	0	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-9	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	0	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	'	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	0	'	'
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	0	'	'
Exercise of stock options	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs	0	'	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	-1	'	'
Cash at beginning of period	6	'	'
Cash at end of period	5	'	5
Eliminations and Reclassifications [Member]	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	'	'
Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits	0	'	'
Increase in short-term investments	0	'	'
Increase Decrease In Restricted Cash And Short Term Investments	0	'	'
Net proceeds from slot transaction	0	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	0	'	'
Payments on long-term debt and capital leases	0	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	'	'
Payments of employee withholding taxes on net share issuances	0	'	'
Funds transferred from (to) affiliates	0	'	'
Exercise of stock options	0	'	'
Deferred financing costs	0	'	'
Sale-leaseback transactions	0	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash	0	'	'
Cash at beginning of period	0	'	'
Cash at end of period	$0	'	$0

Subsequent_Events_Conversions_

Subsequent Events (Conversions of Stock) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 08, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Apr. 03, 2014

Common Stock [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Series A Convertible Preferred [Member]

Series A Convertible Preferred [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Conversion of Stock [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares converted (shares)

'

-17,230,000

-294,000

-30,000

-17,554,000

'

'

-17,230,000

-294,000

-30,000

-17,554,000

'

'

'

Increase (decrease) in AAG common shares outstanding (shares)

118,000,000

141,000,000

'

'

'

142,756,000

13,252,000

'

'

'

'

13,007,000

222,000

23,000

Reserve for disputed claims

'

$335

'

'

$335

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued per $1,000 in claims (shares)

'

30.7553

'

'

30.7553

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Single-dip distribution (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

48,219,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Labor distribution (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

8,902,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Legacy AAMRQ holders (shares)

'

'

'

'

'

72,383,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'