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Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Trade receivables (included in accounts receivable, net) |  | $ 6,413 | $ 6,497
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses) | $ 72 | $ 72 | $ 67
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses) beginning balance | 67 |  |
Loyalty program earnings and gift card issuances | 269 |  |
Redemption and breakage | (264) |  |
Contract liabilities (included in accrued expenses) ending balance | $ 72 |  |

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