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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Air traffic liability | $ 1,032 |  | $ 1,032 |  | $ 788
Receivable | 377 |  | 377 |  | 366
Mileage Plan Revenue [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Receivable | 103 |  | 103 |  | $ 119
Mileage Plan Revenue [Member] | Mileage plan other revenue [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Contract liability revenue recognized |  |  | (84) | $ (66) |
Passenger Revenue [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Contract liability revenue recognized | $ 19 | $ 27 | $ 582 | $ 540 |

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