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Revenue Recognition - Passenger Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	$ 10,472	$ 9,968
Passenger
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	9,254	8,765
Ticket
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	7,988	7,653
Loyalty travel awards
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	692	618
Travel-related services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating revenue	$ 574	$ 494

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