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Retirement Plans (Details 9) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2013
Pension Plans Contributions [Abstract] |  |
Required U.S. pension plans contributions | $ 645 fdx_RequiredPensionPlansContributionsByEmployer | $ 560 fdx_RequiredPensionPlansContributionsByEmployer
Voluntary U.S. pension plans contributions | 15 fdx_VoluntaryPensionPlansContributionsByEmployer |
Company contributions | 660 fdx_DefinedBenefitPlanUSContributionsByEmployer | 560 fdx_DefinedBenefitPlanUSContributionsByEmployer
Required U.S. pension plans contributions in 2015 | $ 580 fdx_RequiredPensionsContributionsRemaining |

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- Definition The amount of required contributions made by the employer. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of required fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation related to U.S. domestic pension plans. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of voluntary contributions made by the employer. + References No definition available. + Details
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