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Revenue - Air Traffic Liability Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Air Traffic Liability Roll Forward |  |
ATL, beginning balance | $ 5,070 | $ 4,565
Current Period Sales | 16,410 | 16,200
Revenue amounts in beginning balance | (3,160) | (3,098)
Revenue from Current Period Sales | (12,354) | (12,084)
ATL, ending balance | $ 5,966 | $ 5,583

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