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Regional Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization $ 478 $ 476 $ 953 $ 944
Aircraft rent 308 303 617 600
Regional expenses 1,435 1,331 2,839 2,683
American Airlines, Inc.        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization 477 475 951 941
Aircraft rent 308 303 617 600
Regional expenses $ 1,426 1,325 $ 2,826 2,674
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage 20.80%   20.80%  
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. | American Airlines, Inc.        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage 20.80%   20.80%  
Regional operating special items, net        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization $ 91 81 $ 183 160
Aircraft rent 2 2 4 5
Regional operating special items, net | American Airlines, Inc.        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Depreciation and amortization 77 72 154 141
Aircraft rent 2 2 4 5
Regional operating special items, net | Republic Airways Holdings Inc.        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Regional expenses 187 174 364 342
Regional operating special items, net | Republic Airways Holdings Inc. | American Airlines, Inc.        
Regional Expenses [Line Items]        
Regional expenses $ 187 $ 174 $ 364 $ 342