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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Contract Liabilities Activity (Details) - Mileage Plan Revenue [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Contract with Customer, Liability | $ 2,603 | $ 2,497 | $ 2,358
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase From Issuance of Credits | 1,197 | 1,082 |
Mileage Plan Services, Other [Member] |  |  |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | (117) | (65) |
Passenger Services [Member] |  |  |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | $ (974) | $ (878) |

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