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Financial Derivative Instruments - Offsetting of Derivative Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Offsetting Assets
Asset derivative contracts, net		$ 95	$ 136
Fuel derivatives | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Offsetting Assets
Gross amounts of recognized assets		43	147
Gross amounts offset in the Balance Sheet		0	(50)
Asset derivative contracts, net		43	97
Fuel derivatives | Other Assets
Offsetting Assets
Gross amounts of recognized assets		95	136
Gross amounts offset in the Balance Sheet		0	0
Asset derivative contracts, net	[1]	$ 95	$ 136
[1] The net amounts of derivative assets and liabilities are reconciled to the individual line item amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Note 15.

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Net fair value of financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, elected to be offset against an obligation to return collateral.

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