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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Loyalty Program Liability (Details) - Loyalty program - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Loyalty program activity
Current and noncurrent deferred revenue, beginning	$ 8,826	$ 8,420
Miles earned	2,387	2,148
Miles redeemed for air travel	(2,033)	(1,820)
Miles redeemed for non-air travel and other	(109)	(114)
Current and noncurrent deferred revenue, ending	$ 9,071	$ 8,634

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Loyalty Program Liability, Mileage Credits Earned

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