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Financial Derivative Instruments and Risk Management - Hedging Effectiveness (Details) - Aircraft Fuel Derivatives - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Hedge effectiveness gains (losses) recognized in aircraft fuel expense	$ (2)	$ 1
Percentage of actual consumption economically hedged	30.00%	9.00%
Comprehensive Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Hedge gains (losses) on derivatives recognized in comprehensive income	$ 1	$ (5)

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