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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 5,740 $ 6,082
Property and equipment additions:    
Flight equipment, including advance payments (3,444) (2,912)
Ground property and equipment, including technology (627) (680)
Acquisition of strategic investments and related (150) 0
Other, net 143 134
Net cash used in investing activities (4,078) (3,458)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from short-term obligations 1,325 0
Proceeds from long-term obligations 103 2,215
Payments on debt and finance lease obligations (3,334) (3,931)
Cash dividends (393) (318)
Other, net 18 (40)
Net cash used in financing activities (2,281) (2,074)
Net (Decrease)/Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents (619) 550
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,501 3,421
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period 3,882 3,971
Non-Cash Transactions:    
Operating leases converted to finance leases 562 312
Right-of-use assets acquired or modified under operating leases 447 135
Flight and ground equipment acquired or modified under finance leases 79 59
Debt agreements modified 1,657 371
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 3,787 3,791
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other 77 97
Noncurrent assets:    
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets 18 83
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents $ 3,882 $ 3,971