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Commitments, Contingencies and Related Parties Joint Venture Lease Amounts (Details) - Equity Method Investee [Member] $ in Millions | Sep. 29, 2017 USD ($)
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Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Year 1 | $ 285
Year 2 | 224
Year 3 | 266
Year 4 | 172
Year 5 | 75
Total guarantee obligations | 1,022
Payment of Principal Amortization |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Year 1 | 275
Year 2 | 190
Year 3 | 184
Year 4 | 96
Year 5 | 29
Total guarantee obligations | 774
Purchase Option Exercise Price at Final Lease Terms |
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] |
Year 1 | 10
Year 2 | 34
Year 3 | 82
Year 4 | 76
Year 5 | 46
Total guarantee obligations | $ 248

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