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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 5,175 $ 2,708
Property and equipment additions:    
Flight equipment, including advance payments (2,852) (961)
Ground property and equipment, including technology (1,314) (1,068)
Purchase of short-term investments (575) (10,799)
Redemption of short-term investments 2,584 12,158
Purchase of equity investments (153) 0
Other, net 121 252
Net cash used in investing activities (2,189) (418)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from long-term obligations 0 1,902
Payments on debt and finance lease obligations (4,190) (4,685)
Other, net (40) 98
Net cash used in financing activities (4,230) (2,685)
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents (1,244) (395)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period 8,569 10,055
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period 7,325 9,660
Non-Cash Transactions:    
Flight and ground equipment acquired under finance leases 84 873
Right-of-use assets acquired under operating leases 372 536
Operating leases converted to finance leases 279 31
Equity investments and other financings 330 240
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 7,023 8,785
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other 149 162
Noncurrent Assets:    
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets 153 713
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents $ 7,325 $ 9,660