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Fair Value Instruments - Carrying and Estimated Fair Value of Debt (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
French Credit Agreements Due 2018 - 2.15% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 8
Stated interest rate	2.15%
Fixed-rate 737 Aircraft Notes payable through 2018 - 7.03% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 4
Stated interest rate	7.03%
2.75% Notes Due 2019 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 302
Stated interest rate	2.75%
Term Loan Agreement due 2019 - 6.315% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 86
Stated interest rate	6.315%
Term Loan Agreement due 2019 - 4.84% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 24
Stated interest rate	4.84%
2.65% Notes due 2020 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 496
Stated interest rate	2.65%
Term Loan Agreement due 2020 - 5.223% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 261
Stated interest rate	5.223%
737 Aircraft Notes payable through 2020 | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 184
Term Loan Agreement Due 2021 - 7.95% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 18
Stated interest rate	7.95%
Pass Through Certificates due 2022 - 6.24% | Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 311
Stated interest rate	6.24%
Term Loan Agreement due 2026 - 2.53% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 215
Stated interest rate	2.53%
3.00% Notes due 2026 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 300
Stated interest rate	3.00%
7.375% Debentures due 2027 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying amount of debt	$ 128
Stated interest rate	7.375%
Level 2 | 2.75% Notes Due 2019 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	$ 306
Level 2 | 2.65% Notes due 2020 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	502
Level 2 | Pass Through Certificates due 2022 - 6.24% | Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	343
Level 2 | 3.00% Notes due 2026 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	291
Level 2 | 7.375% Debentures due 2027 | Unsecured Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value	157
Level 3 | French Credit Agreements Due 2018 - 2.15% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	8
Level 3 | Fixed-rate 737 Aircraft Notes payable through 2018 - 7.03% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	4
Level 3 | Term Loan Agreement due 2019 - 6.315% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value	87
Level 3 | Term Loan Agreement due 2019 - 4.84% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value	24
Level 3 | Term Loan Agreement due 2020 - 5.223% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value	261
Level 3 | 737 Aircraft Notes payable through 2020 | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value	182
Level 3 | Term Loan Agreement Due 2021 - 7.95% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value	18
Level 3 | Term Loan Agreement due 2026 - 2.53% | Notes Payable to Banks
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans Payable, Fair Value	$ 215

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