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SPECIAL ITEMS SPECIAL ITEMS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Merger-related Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items - merger-related costs | $ 44 | $ 87 | $ 116
Special items—other | 0 | 45 | 0
Nondeductible expenses | 9 | 9 | 5
Special tax expense (benefit) | 0 | 0 | (237)
Virgin America Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Merger-related Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items - merger-related costs | 44 | $ 87 | $ 116
Settlement Fee [Member] |  |  |
Merger-related Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items—other | 20 |  |
One-time Bonus Payment [Member] |  |  |
Merger-related Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Special items—other | $ 25 |  |

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