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Revenue Recognition - Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Air traffic liability - passenger travel | $ 1,184 | $ 964
Air traffic liability - loyalty program (air transportation) | 758 | 733
Deferred revenue | 36 | 41
Total | $ 1,978 | $ 1,738

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