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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Loyalty Program Liability (Details) - Loyalty program - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Loyalty program activity |  |
Current and noncurrent deferred revenue, beginning | $ 8,826 | $ 8,420
Miles earned | 3,605 | 3,303
Miles redeemed for air travel | (3,140) | (2,798)
Miles redeemed for non-air travel and other | (169) | (173)
Current and noncurrent deferred revenue, ending | $ 9,122 | $ 8,752

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