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Revenue Recognition - Current And Non-Current Air Traffic Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 733 | $ 661
Increase (decrease) to air traffic liability - points redeemed | (45) | (103)
Increase (decrease) to air traffic liability - points earned | 70 | 98
Ending balance | $ 758 | $ 656

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- Definition Value of revenue deferred or cost to provide future products or services, primarily air transportation, associated with programs used by airlines to encourage passenger loyalty by providing rewards geared to the frequency of travel on the sponsoring airline, typically in the form of frequent flyer miles, points, or segments that can be accumulated and converted into free or discounted travel or other redemption options. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Increase (decrease) to Air Traffic Liability due to points earned + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Increase (decrease) to Air Traffic Liability due to points redeemed + References No definition available. + Details
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- References No definition available. + Details
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