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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt | Debt Long-term debt included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
| September 30, 2024 |  | December 31, 2023
Secured |  |  |
2013 Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 7.96%, installments until due in February 2028 | $ | 980 |  |  | $ | 990 |
2014 Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 6.45%, installments until due in January 2027 | 1,171 |  |  | 1,183 |
2023 Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 7.21%, installments beginning in December 2024 until due in June 2029 | 1,100 |  |  | 1,100 |
10.75% senior secured IP notes, interest only payments until due in February 2026 | 1,000 |  |  | 1,000 |
10.75% senior secured LGA/DCA notes, interest only payments until due in February 2026 | 200 |  |  | 200 |
7.25% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in February 2028 | 750 |  |  | 750 |
8.50% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in May 2029 | 1,000 |  |  | 1,000 |
5.50% senior secured notes, installments until due in April 2026 (1) | 2,042 |  |  | 2,917 |
5.75% senior secured notes, installments beginning in July 2026 until due in April 2029 (1) | 3,000 |  |  | 3,000 |
AAdvantage Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 10.29%, installments until due in April 2028 (1) | 2,625 |  |  | 3,150 |
Enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 2.88% to 7.15%, averaging 3.88%, maturing from 2024 to 2034 | 7,637 |  |  | 7,657 |
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 2.55% to 8.57%, averaging 6.70%, maturing from 2024 to 2036 | 3,812 |  |  | 3,612 |
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 2.25% to 5.38%, maturing from 2026 to 2036 | 880 |  |  | 967 |
| 26,197 |  |  | 27,526 |
Unsecured |  |  |
PSP1 Promissory Note, interest only payments until due in April 2030 | 1,757 |  |  | 1,757 |
PSP2 Promissory Note, interest only payments until due in January 2031 | 1,030 |  |  | 1,030 |
PSP3 Promissory Note, interest only payments until due in April 2031 | 959 |  |  | 959 |
6.50% convertible senior notes, interest only payments until due in July 2025 | 1,000 |  |  | 1,000 |
3.75% senior notes, interest only payments until due in March 2025 | 487 |  |  | 487 |
| 5,233 |  |  | 5,233 |
Total long-term debt | 31,430 |  |  | 32,759 |
Less: Total unamortized debt discount, premium and issuance costs | 320 |  |  | 363 |
Less: Current maturities | 5,262 |  |  | 3,501 |
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | $ | 25,848 |  |  | $ | 28,895 |
(1)Collectively referred to as the AAdvantage Financing. As of September 30, 2024, the maximum availability under our revolving credit and other facilities is as follows (in millions):
2013 Revolving Facility | $ | 500 |
2014 Revolving Facility | 1,500 |
2023 Revolving Facility | 890 |
Other facilities | 400 |
Total | $ | 3,290 |
In March 2024, American entered into a revolving credit facility that provides for borrowing capacity of up to $350 million, maturing in March 2027 with an option to extend for an additional year. As of September 30, 2024, there were no amounts drawn under this facility. Additionally, American currently has $50 million of available borrowing base under a cargo receivables facility that is set to expire in December 2024. As further described below, the aggregate commitments under the 2013, 2014 and 2023 Revolving Facilities are $2.9 billion through June 4, 2029. Secured financings, including revolving credit and other facilities, are collateralized by assets, consisting primarily of aircraft, engines, simulators, airport gate leasehold rights, route authorities, airport slots, certain receivables, certain intellectual property and certain loyalty program assets. 6.50% Convertible Senior Notes At September 30, 2024, the if-converted value of the 6.50% convertible senior notes due 2025 (the Convertible Notes) did not exceed the principal amount. The last reported sale price per share of our common stock (as defined in the indenture governing our Convertible Notes, the Convertible Notes Indenture) did not exceed 130% of the conversion price of the Convertible Notes for at least 20 of the 30 consecutive trading days ending on September 30, 2024. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Notes Indenture, the holders of the Convertible Notes cannot convert at their option at any time during the quarter ending December 31, 2024. Each $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes is convertible at a rate of 61.7284 shares of our common stock, subject to adjustment as provided in the Convertible Notes Indenture. We may settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election. If certain conditions are not met at maturity, cash settlement is required. 2024 Financing Activities 2013 Credit Facilities – 2013 Revolving Facility On June 4, 2024, American and AAG entered into the Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Ninth Amendment), amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2015 (as amended, the 2013 Credit Agreement), pursuant to which American terminated all existing revolving commitments and letter of credit commitments available under the 2013 Credit Agreement and established new revolving commitments in an aggregate amount of $500 million (which includes the ability to issue letters of credit in an aggregate amount of $100 million) (the newly established commitments, the 2013 Revolving Facility), which have a maturity date of June 4, 2029. Additionally, as a result of the Ninth Amendment, the 2013 Revolving Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating, or, at American’s option, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 3.00%, 3.25% or 3.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating. Pursuant to the Ninth Amendment, SOFR borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. 2014 Credit Facilities – 2014 Revolving Facility On June 4, 2024, American and AAG entered into the Tenth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Tenth Amendment), amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2015 (as amended, the 2014 Credit Agreement), pursuant to which American terminated all existing revolving commitments and letter of credit commitments available under the 2014 Credit Agreement and established new revolving commitments in an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion (which includes the ability to issue letters of credit in an aggregate amount of $200 million) (the newly established commitments, the 2014 Revolving Facility), which have a maturity date of June 4, 2029. Additionally, as a result of the Tenth Amendment, the 2014 Revolving Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating, or, at American’s option, the SOFR rate for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 3.00%, 3.25% or 3.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating. The Tenth Amendment also reduced the minimum liquidity financial covenant threshold from $2.2 billion to $2.0 billion and reduced the liquidity requirement for making certain restricted payments from $4.2 billion to $4.0 billion. Pursuant to the Tenth Amendment, SOFR borrowings under the 2014 Revolving Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. 2023 Credit Facilities On June 4, 2024, American and AAG entered into the First Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the First Amendment) and the Second Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Second Amendment), each amending the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2023 (as amended, the 2023 Credit Agreement). Pursuant to the First Amendment, American established a revolving credit facility (the 2023 Revolving Facility) in an aggregate amount of $890 million, maturing June 4, 2029. The 2023 Revolving Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating, or, at American’s option, the SOFR rate for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 3.00%, 3.25% or 3.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating. SOFR borrowings under the 2023 Revolving Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, American replaced the $1.1 billion of initial term loans made pursuant to the 2023 Credit Agreement with new term loans in a principal amount of $1.1 billion (such new term loans, the 2023 Term Loan Facility). The 2023 Term Loan Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%), plus an applicable margin of 1.50% per annum or, at American’s option, the SOFR rate for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum. SOFR borrowings under the 2023 Term Loan Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. April 2016 Revolving Facility On June 4, 2024, American terminated all revolving commitments under the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2016 (as amended, the April 2016 Credit Agreement). As a result, the April 2016 Credit Agreement was terminated and all liens securing the April 2016 Credit Agreement were released. EETCs Issued in 2024 In the third quarter of 2024, American entered into agreements under which it borrowed $684 million in connection with the financing of certain aircraft that had been previously delivered. Debt incurred under these agreements is junior to existing equipment notes, matures in 2027 through 2028 and bears interest at fixed rates averaging 7.10%. Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Issued in 2024 During the first nine months of 2024, American entered into agreements under which it borrowed $571 million in connection with the financing of certain aircraft. Debt incurred under these agreements matures in 2030 through 2036 and bears interest at variable rates (comprised of SOFR plus an applicable margin) averaging 6.86% as of September 30, 2024.
American Airlines, Inc. |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt | Debt Long-term debt included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consisted of (in millions):
| September 30, 2024 |  | December 31, 2023
Secured |  |  |
2013 Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 7.96%, installments until due in February 2028 | $ | 980 |  |  | $ | 990 |
2014 Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 6.45%, installments until due in January 2027 | 1,171 |  |  | 1,183 |
2023 Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 7.21%, installments beginning in December 2024 until due in June 2029 | 1,100 |  |  | 1,100 |
10.75% senior secured IP notes, interest only payments until due in February 2026 | 1,000 |  |  | 1,000 |
10.75% senior secured LGA/DCA notes, interest only payments until due in February 2026 | 200 |  |  | 200 |
7.25% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in February 2028 | 750 |  |  | 750 |
8.50% senior secured notes, interest only payments until due in May 2029 | 1,000 |  |  | 1,000 |
5.50% senior secured notes, installments until due in April 2026 (1) | 2,042 |  |  | 2,917 |
5.75% senior secured notes, installments beginning in July 2026 until due in April 2029 (1) | 3,000 |  |  | 3,000 |
AAdvantage Term Loan Facility, variable interest rate of 10.29%, installments until due in April 2028 (1) | 2,625 |  |  | 3,150 |
Enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs), fixed interest rates ranging from 2.88% to 7.15%, averaging 3.88%, maturing from 2024 to 2034 | 7,637 |  |  | 7,657 |
Equipment loans and other notes payable, fixed and variable interest rates ranging from 2.55% to 8.57%, averaging 6.70%, maturing from 2024 to 2036 | 3,812 |  |  | 3,612 |
Special facility revenue bonds, fixed interest rates ranging from 2.25% to 5.38%, maturing from 2026 to 2036 | 880 |  |  | 967 |
Total long-term debt | 26,197 |  |  | 27,526 |
Less: Total unamortized debt discount, premium and issuance costs | 313 |  |  | 349 |
Less: Current maturities | 3,775 |  |  | 3,501 |
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | $ | 22,109 |  |  | $ | 23,676 |
(1)Collectively referred to as the AAdvantage Financing. As of September 30, 2024, the maximum availability under American’s revolving credit and other facilities is as follows (in millions):
2013 Revolving Facility | $ | 500 |
2014 Revolving Facility | 1,500 |
2023 Revolving Facility | 890 |
Other facilities | 400 |
Total | $ | 3,290 |
In March 2024, American entered into a revolving credit facility that provides for borrowing capacity of up to $350 million, maturing in March 2027 with an option to extend for an additional year. As of September 30, 2024, there were no amounts drawn under this facility. Additionally, American currently has $50 million of available borrowing base under a cargo receivables facility that is set to expire in December 2024. As further described below, the aggregate commitments under the 2013, 2014 and 2023 Revolving Facilities are $2.9 billion through June 4, 2029. Secured financings, including revolving credit and other facilities, are collateralized by assets, consisting primarily of aircraft, engines, simulators, airport gate leasehold rights, route authorities, airport slots, certain receivables, certain intellectual property and certain loyalty program assets. 2024 Financing Activities 2013 Credit Facilities – 2013 Revolving Facility On June 4, 2024, American and AAG entered into the Ninth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Ninth Amendment), amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2015 (as amended, the 2013 Credit Agreement), pursuant to which American terminated all existing revolving commitments and letter of credit commitments available under the 2013 Credit Agreement and established new revolving commitments in an aggregate amount of $500 million (which includes the ability to issue letters of credit in an aggregate amount of $100 million) (the newly established commitments, the 2013 Revolving Facility), which have a maturity date of June 4, 2029. Additionally, as a result of the Ninth Amendment, the 2013 Revolving Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating, or, at American’s option, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 3.00%, 3.25% or 3.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating. Pursuant to the Ninth Amendment, SOFR borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. 2014 Credit Facilities – 2014 Revolving Facility On June 4, 2024, American and AAG entered into the Tenth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Tenth Amendment), amending the Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2015 (as amended, the 2014 Credit Agreement), pursuant to which American terminated all existing revolving commitments and letter of credit commitments available under the 2014 Credit Agreement and established new revolving commitments in an aggregate amount of $1.5 billion (which includes the ability to issue letters of credit in an aggregate amount of $200 million) (the newly established commitments, the 2014 Revolving Facility), which have a maturity date of June 4, 2029. Additionally, as a result of the Tenth Amendment, the 2014 Revolving Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating, or, at American’s option, the SOFR rate for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 3.00%, 3.25% or 3.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating. The Tenth Amendment also reduced the minimum liquidity financial covenant threshold from $2.2 billion to $2.0 billion and reduced the liquidity requirement for making certain restricted payments from $4.2 billion to $4.0 billion. Pursuant to the Tenth Amendment, SOFR borrowings under the 2014 Revolving Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. 2023 Credit Facilities On June 4, 2024, American and AAG entered into the First Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the First Amendment) and the Second Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement (the Second Amendment), each amending the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2023 (as amended, the 2023 Credit Agreement). Pursuant to the First Amendment, American established a revolving credit facility (the 2023 Revolving Facility) in an aggregate amount of $890 million, maturing June 4, 2029. The 2023 Revolving Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%) plus an applicable margin of 2.00%, 2.25% or 2.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating, or, at American’s option, the SOFR rate for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 3.00%, 3.25% or 3.50%, depending on AAG’s public corporate credit rating. SOFR borrowings under the 2023 Revolving Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, American replaced the $1.1 billion of initial term loans made pursuant to the 2023 Credit Agreement with new term loans in a principal amount of $1.1 billion (such new term loans, the 2023 Term Loan Facility). The 2023 Term Loan Facility bears interest at a base rate (subject to a floor of 1.00%), plus an applicable margin of 1.50% per annum or, at American’s option, the SOFR rate for a tenor of one, three, or six months, depending on the interest period selected by American (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum. SOFR borrowings under the 2023 Term Loan Facility are not subject to a credit spread adjustment. April 2016 Revolving Facility On June 4, 2024, American terminated all revolving commitments under the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2016 (as amended, the April 2016 Credit Agreement). As a result, the April 2016 Credit Agreement was terminated and all liens securing the April 2016 Credit Agreement were released. EETCs Issued in 2024 In the third quarter of 2024, American entered into agreements under which it borrowed $684 million in connection with the financing of certain aircraft that had been previously delivered. Debt incurred under these agreements is junior to existing equipment notes, matures in 2027 through 2028 and bears interest at fixed rates averaging 7.10%. Equipment Loans and Other Notes Payable Issued in 2024 During the first nine months of 2024, American entered into agreements under which it borrowed $571 million in connection with the financing of certain aircraft. Debt incurred under these agreements matures in 2030 through 2036 and bears interest at variable rates (comprised of SOFR plus an applicable margin) averaging 6.86% as of September 30, 2024.

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