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SPECIAL CHARGES (CREDITS) - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Net gains on sale of assets and other special charges | $ 73 |  | $ 5 | $ 295 | $ (44)
Gains on various aircraft sale-leaseback transactions | 75 |  |  | 336 |
Special charge in connection with a labor contract ratification bonus | $ 0 | $ 561 | $ 0 | $ 561 | $ 0

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