Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Sep. 30, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Current Assets: | ||
| Allowance for uncollectible accounts | $ 13 | $ 13 |
| Allowance for obsolescence | 140 | 124 |
| Noncurrent Assets: | ||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | 26,369 | 24,719 |
| Accumulated amortization | $ 934 | $ 928 |
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Common stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
| Common stock, authorized (shares) | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 |
| Common stock, issued (shares) | 666,699,325 | 659,669,346 |
| Treasury stock, at cost (shares) | 8,786,945 | 6,498,109 |
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- Definition The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of airline related inventory (including expendable merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies to be used primarily in air transport of passengers or freight) to net realizable value; takes into consideration such factors as market value, excessive quantities based on expected sales, technological obsolescence, and shrinkage. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, classified as current. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of accumulated amortization of finite-lived intangible asset. Excludes goodwill and capitalized cost for software to be sold, leased, or marketed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of accumulated depreciation and amortization from plant, property, and equipment and right-of-use asset from finance lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Number of previously issued common shares repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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