American Airlines (AAL)

Company ID: 89 | CIK: 0000006201
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Segments are charted by their disclosed metrics (revenue, segment profit, etc.). Each line is a single segment. Reconciliation/corporate items are excluded. Major customers are shown as a percentage of revenue. Operational KPIs are grouped by metric concept; sub-metrics appear as separate lines.

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Major Customers (% of Revenue)

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Operational KPIs

Cargo revenue yield (arpu)

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DOT Pacific ASMs (asm)

Assets under management (aum)

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Aircraft purchase commitments (backlog)

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Cargo ton miles (cargo_tonnage)

SABRE subscriber locations (customers)

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Narrow body fleet (fleet_size)

Average employees (headcount)

Passenger load factor (load_factor)

On-time performance (on_time_delivery)

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Firm aircraft commitments (order_book)

New aircraft orders (orders_received)

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Air traffic liability (other)

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Aircraft fuel consumption (other)

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Aircraft in temporary storage (other)

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Aircraft not operated (other)

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Aircraft pending sale (other)

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Average aircraft age (other)

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Award miles issued (other)

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Award travel share of RPMs (other)

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Awards redeemed (other)

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Block Hours (other)

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Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (other)

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Breakeven load factor (other)

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Cash payments from co-branded partners (other)

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Cities served (other)

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Closing stock price (other)

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Customer complaints (other)

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Equity awards outstanding (other)

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Free Travel Awards Redeemed (other)

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Mainline CASM excluding special items and fuel (other)

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Miles Issued (other)

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SABRE Travel Agency Locations (other)

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Stage III compliant fleet (other)

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Passenger enplanements (passengers)

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SABRE Consumer Subscribers (subscribers)

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Frequent flyer members (users)

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Aircraft deliveries (vehicles_delivered)

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Human capital disclosures. Workforce totals and demographics are point-in-time. Flow metrics use the year-to-date period for 10-Q and full year for 10-K. Workforce actions (RIFs, restructurings, acquisition-related changes) are listed in the table at the bottom.

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Workforce Actions

Period EndTypeStatusAffected% WorkforceAnnouncedExpected CompletionGeographySegment / FunctionChargeSourceNote
2025-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 44 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance expenses recognized during FY2025. Filer discloses no affected headcount, announcement date, geography, function, or completion timeline.
2025-12-31otherin_progress2025United StatesPSA AirlinesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Two PSA work groups unionized during 2025 and are negotiating first CBAs: stock clerks (160 employees) and flight crew training instructors (50 employees). Counts disclosed separately in the Labor Relations table; not summed here.
2025-12-31othercompleted2025-01-00Flight Crew Training InstructorsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Mainline flight crew training instructors ratified a five-year agreement in January 2026.
2025-12-31otherin_progressMainline DispatchersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		CBA covering mainline dispatchers is now amendable and negotiations are engaged.
2025-12-31otherin_progressEnvoy DispatchersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Envoy dispatchers have CBAs that are now amendable and negotiations are engaged.
2025-12-31otherin_progressPiedmont Fleet and Passenger ServiceItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Piedmont fleet and passenger service have CBAs that are now amendable and negotiations are engaged.
2025-12-31otherin_progressPSA Flight AttendantsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		PSA flight attendants have CBAs that are now amendable and negotiations are engaged.
2025-12-31otherin_progress2025-00-00PSA Stock Clerks and Flight Crew Training InstructorsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		PSA stock clerks and certain PSA flight crew training instructors unionized in 2025 and are in active negotiations for their first CBA.
2025-09-30otherin_progressMainline operationsUSD 3 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance expenses of $3 million in Q3 2025 and $8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 disclosed as operating special items; no employee counts or program details provided
2025-09-30othercompletedMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 31 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		One-time charge for vacation accrual adjustments from pay rate increases effective January 1, 2025 tied to the Q4 2024 contract extension ratification with mainline maintenance and fleet service team members; recorded in nine-month 2025 special items
2025-09-30othercompleted2024-10-01Mainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		One-time charge for adjustments to vacation accruals resulting from pay rate increases effective January 1, 2025, related to the ratification of the contract extension in the fourth quarter of 2024.
2025-09-30othercompletedMainlineUSD 8 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
2025-06-30othercompletedUnited StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		One-time charge for vacation accrual adjustments from pay rate increases effective January 1, 2025, tied to the Q4 2024 ratification of a contract extension with mainline maintenance and fleet service team members
2025-06-30othercompleted2024-10-01Mainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Labor contract expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 included a one-time charge for adjustments to vacation accruals resulting from pay rate increases effective January 1, 2025, related to the ratification of the contract extension in the fourth quarter of 2024.
2025-06-30othercompletedUSD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2025.
2025-03-31othercompleted2025-01-29United States (Washington, D.C.)American Eagle (PSA-operated regional)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Fatal midair collision of regional flight near Reagan National Airport on January 29, 2025; company estimates approximately $200 million of unrecovered first-quarter revenue impact and carries industry-standard insurance. Crew fatalities are not quantified in the filing, so no fatalities_count was extracted.
2025-03-31othercompleted2024-12-31United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Q1 2025 labor contract expense includes one-time vacation accrual adjustment from pay rate increases effective January 1, 2025 tied to the Q4 2024 contract extension ratification with mainline maintenance and fleet service team members.
2025-03-31othercompleted2024-10-01Mainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Labor contract expenses included one-time charge for adjustments to vacation accruals resulting from pay rate increases effective Jan 1, 2025, related to ratification of contract extension in Q4 2024.
2025-03-31othercompleted2025-03-31USD 4 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses recognized in Q1 2025.
2024-12-31othercompleted2024-09United StatesMainline flight attendants (APFA) and passenger service (CWA-IBT)USD 605 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ratification of new five-year CBAs in 2024 (APFA ratified September 2024; CWA-IBT date not specified beyond 2024). 2024 labor contract special item of $605M includes a $514M one-time flight attendant payment made November 2024.
2024-12-31othercompleted2024United StatesMainline mechanics and fleet service (TWU-IAM Association)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		TWU-IAM ratified a two-year contract extension for mainline maintenance and fleet service team members during 2024; no charge disclosed.
2024-12-31othercompleted2024-12-31United StatesCorporate / operations (unspecified)USD 13 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance expenses of $13M recorded in 2024 special items; number of employees affected not disclosed.
2024-12-31otherannounced2025-012025-06-30United StatesRegional operations — third-party American Eagle carrier (Air Wisconsin)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced wind-down of the relationship with third-party regional carrier Air Wisconsin, expected to conclude in Q2 2025; affects contracted capacity rather than AAG employee headcount.
2024-09-30othercompleted2024-09United StatesMainline flight attendantsUSD 516 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		New five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants ratified in September 2024; includes one-time payment of $514 million expected to be paid in November 2024, plus wage rate increases and benefit-related items
2024-09-30othercompleted2024-01United StatesMainline passenger service team membersUSD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Five-year collective bargaining agreement ratified in January 2024 by the Communications Workers of America and International Brotherhood of Teamsters; amendable in 2029. Charge reflects portion of nine-month labor contract expenses attributable to this ratification
2024-09-30otherannounced2024-09United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet service team membersMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Tentative two-year contract extension announced by the Transport Workers Union and International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers; subject to ratification expected in Q4 2024
2024-09-30othercompleted2024-092024-11United StatesMainline flight attendants (Association of Professional Flight Attendants)USD 514 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five-year collective bargaining agreement ratified in September 2024, providing wage rate increases, quality-of-life and other benefit items. Includes a one-time payment of $514 million expected to be paid in November 2024; total Q3 2024 labor contract special item was $516 million. No employee count disclosed.
2024-09-30othercompleted2024-01United StatesMainline passenger service team members (Communications Workers of America / International Brotherhood of Teamsters)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New five-year collective bargaining agreement ratified in January 2024, amendable in 2029. One-time charges included in nine-months 2024 labor contract special items of $573 million (combined with the flight attendant agreement); amount attributable to this agreement not separately disclosed.
2024-09-30otherannounced2024-092024-12-31United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet service team members (Transport Workers Union / International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreement announced September 2024 for a two-year contract extension; remains subject to union membership ratification, expected in Q4 2024.
2024-09-30othercompleted2024-09-30Mainline Flight AttendantsUSD 514 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ratification of new collective bargaining agreement with mainline flight attendants including one-time payment
2024-09-30otherannounced2024-09-302024-12-31Mainline Maintenance and Fleet ServiceMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement for two-year contract extension; ratification expected in Q4 2024
2024-06-30otherannounced27,0002024-072024-09United StatesMainline flight attendantsUSD 500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Tentative collective bargaining agreement with APFA covering approximately 27,000 mainline flight attendants; includes one-time payment of approximately $500 million plus other benefit-related items upon ratification; ratification vote expected to close September 2024; not accrued as of June 30, 2024
2024-06-30othercompleted2024-01United StatesMainline passenger service team membersUSD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		One-time charges from ratification of new five-year collective bargaining agreement with mainline passenger service team members (Communications Workers of America and Teamsters), including one-time signing bonus principally paid in Q1 2024; recorded as labor contract expenses within operating special items for the six months ended June 30, 2024
2024-06-30otherannounced2024-072024-09United StatesMainline flight attendants (APFA-represented, approximately 27,000 employees)USD 500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative collective bargaining agreement reached in July 2024 (post-quarter); includes a one-time payment of approximately $500 million plus other benefit-related items upon ratification. Not accrued at 2024-06-30; ratification vote expected to close September 2024. Also disclosed in MD&A.
2024-06-30othercompleted2024-01United StatesMainline passenger service team members (CWA/IBT-represented)USD 57 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five-year collective bargaining agreement ratified January 2024; $57 million labor contract expense is the six-months-ended 2024 amount, principally a one-time signing bonus paid in Q1 2024. Affected-employee count not disclosed.
2024-06-30otherannounced2024-072024-09United StatesFlight AttendantsUSD 500 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative collective bargaining agreement reached with APFA; includes one-time payment of approx $500M. Ratification vote expected to close in September 2024.
2024-03-31othercompleted2024-01United StatesMainline passenger service team membersUSD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		New five-year collective bargaining agreement with mainline passenger service team members (Communications Workers of America and International Brotherhood of Teamsters) ratified in January 2024, amendable in 2029; one-time charges including a signing bonus principally paid in Q1 2024, recorded as labor contract expenses within special items, net.
2024-03-31othercompleted2024-01United StatesMainline passenger service team membersUSD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New five-year collective bargaining agreement ratified in January 2024 by CWA and IBT unions; amendable 2029. One-time charges of $57M recorded in Q1 2024, principally a signing bonus paid in the quarter. Number of covered employees not disclosed.
2024-03-31othercompleted2024-01-01Mainline passenger service team membersUSD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Labor contract expenses relating to one-time charges from ratification of new collective bargaining agreement, including signing bonus.
2024-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 13 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses recognized in the quarter.
2023-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedUnited StatesCertain corporate functionsUSD 23 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2023 severance expense for headcount reductions in certain corporate functions; number of employees affected, announcement date and completion timeline not disclosed.
2023-12-31othercompleted14,5002023-08United StatesMainline pilots (Allied Pilots Association)USD 989 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four-year CBA ratified August 2023 with a 21% initial wage increase effective 2023-01-01; charge comprises a $754M one-time payment plus $235M of benefit-related adjustments. Employee count is APA-represented mainline pilots as of 2023-12-31.
2023-12-31othercompleted14,6502024-01United StatesMainline passenger service (CWA-IBT)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Five-year CBA ratified January 2024, amendable 2029; occurred after fiscal year-end 2023-12-31 and before the 2024-02-21 filing date. Employee count is CWA-IBT-represented mainline passenger service employees as of 2023-12-31.
2023-12-31restructuringcompleted2023GlobalCorporateUSD 23 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses included costs associated with headcount reductions in certain corporate functions. Employee count not disclosed.
2023-09-30othercompleted2023-08-21United StatesMainline pilotsUSD 983 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Four-year collective bargaining agreement with Allied Pilots Association ratified August 2023; includes one-time payment of $754 million and $229 million of benefit-related adjustments; wage rate increase of 21% effective January 1, 2023. Payments principally made in October 2023.
2023-09-30restructuringcompletedUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance expenses of $21 million recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2023; employee count not disclosed.
2023-09-30othercompleted2023-08-21United StatesMainline pilots (Allied Pilots Association)USD 983 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Four-year collective bargaining agreement ratified August 21, 2023; includes 21% initial wage rate increase effective January 1, 2023. Q3 2023 special items include a $754 million one-time ratification payment plus $229 million of other benefit-related adjustments. One-time payment and additional compensation principally paid in October 2023, with remaining payments expected in Q1 2024. No employee count disclosed.
2023-09-30otherin_progressUSD 21 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance expense of $21 million recognized in nine months 2023 special items; no employee count, announcement date, or program description disclosed in the filing.
2023-09-30othercompleted2023-08-21Mainline PilotsUSD 983 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ratification of new four-year collective bargaining agreement with Allied Pilots Association. Includes one-time payment of $754 million and adjustments to benefit-related items of $229 million.
2023-06-30otherannounced2023-07-012023-08-07United StatesMainline pilotsUSD 750 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Allied Pilots Association approved by APA Board in July 2023; ratification vote scheduled to close August 7, 2023. Includes one-time payment of approximately $750 million plus other benefit-related items; not accrued as of June 30, 2023.
2023-06-30reduction_in_forcecompletedCorporate functionsUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance expenses of $21 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily costs associated with headcount reductions in certain corporate functions.
2023-06-30restructuringin_progressCorporate functionsUSD 21 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance expense of $21M for the six months ended June 30, 2023 related to headcount reductions in certain corporate functions; no severance recorded in Q2 2023 itself (Q2 special items severance was $0). Employee count not disclosed.
2023-06-30otherannounced2023-052023-08-07United StatesMainline pilotsUSD 750 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement in principle with the Allied Pilots Association reached May 2023; tentative agreement approved by the APA Board in July 2023 (subsequent event), ratification vote scheduled to close August 7, 2023. Includes a one-time payment of approximately $750M plus other benefit-related items, not accrued at June 30, 2023 due to ratification uncertainty. Covers approximately 13,900 mainline pilots.
2023-06-30restructuringcompletedCorporateUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily included costs associated with headcount reductions in certain corporate functions.
2023-03-31reduction_in_forcecompletedCorporate functionsUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs in Q1 2023 related to headcount reductions in certain corporate functions; number of employees affected not disclosed
2023-03-31reduction_in_forcein_progressUnited StatesCorporate functionsUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance expense of $21 million recognized in Q1 2023 primarily for headcount reductions in certain corporate functions; number of employees affected, announcement date, and completion timing not disclosed. Same charge appears in MD&A special items discussion; extracted once from the footnote.
2023-03-31restructuringin_progress2023-03-31Corporate functionsUSD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses primarily included costs associated with headcount reductions in certain corporate functions.
2022-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2022-01-012022-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 0 (millions)Item 1. Business - Labor Relations
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses of $0 million reported for 2022. Prior year included costs for voluntary early retirement programs. No specific headcount affected disclosed for 2022 actions.
2022-09-30voluntary_separationin_progressUnited StatesCompany-wideUSD 168 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary early retirement programs; $168 million severance expense recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (comparative period); approximately $180 million in cash payments made during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and approximately $40 million during the three months ended September 30, 2022; estimated remaining cash payments of approximately $20 million in the remainder of 2022 and approximately $20 million in 2023, excluding enhanced healthcare benefits
2022-09-30voluntary_separationin_progressUnited StatesMainline and regional operationsUSD 180 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		COVID-era voluntary early retirement programs remain in payment status; approximately $180 million of cash payments were made during the nine months ended 2022-09-30 ($40 million in Q3 2022). No severance expense was recognized in 2022 special items. Company estimates roughly $20 million of payments in the remainder of 2022 and about $20 million in 2023, excluding enhanced healthcare benefits. Number of participating employees is not disclosed.
2022-09-30voluntary_separationin_progressUSD 40 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments for voluntary early retirement programs for the three months ended Sept 30, 2022 were approx $40 million. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-09-30voluntary_separationin_progressUSD 180 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments for voluntary early retirement programs for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2022 were approx $180 million. Employee count not disclosed.
2022-06-30voluntary_separationin_progressUnited StatesCompany-wideUSD 50 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary early retirement programs offered due to COVID-19-related operational reductions; cash payments of approximately $50 million in Q2 2022 and $140 million in the six months ended June 30, 2022; estimated ~$50 million remaining in 2022 and ~$20 million in 2023 excluding enhanced healthcare benefits
2022-06-30voluntary_separationin_progressUnited StatesCompany-wideUSD 140 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Voluntary early retirement programs offered after COVID-19 capacity reductions. Value is cash payments during the six months ended June 30, 2022 (approximately $50 million in Q2 2022), not a period expense — severance expense line was $0 in 2022 as costs were previously accrued. No employee count disclosed. MD&A estimates further cash payments of about $50 million in the remainder of 2022 and about $20 million in 2023.
2022-06-30voluntary_separationin_progressUSD 140 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments related to voluntary early retirement programs for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were approximately $140 million.
2022-03-31voluntary_separationin_progressUnited StatesCompany-wideUSD 90 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Voluntary early retirement programs; approximately $90 million of cash payments in Q1 2022, with an estimated $90 million in the remainder of 2022 and $20 million in 2023 and beyond, excluding enhanced healthcare benefits
2022-03-31voluntary_separationin_progressUnited StatesCompany-wideUSD 90 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately $90 million of cash payments during Q1 2022 under voluntary early retirement programs; no employee count disclosed. Company estimates about $90 million more in remainder of 2022 and about $20 million in 2023 and beyond, excluding enhanced healthcare benefits.
2022-03-31voluntary_separationin_progressUSD 90 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Cash payments for voluntary early retirement programs in Q1 2022 were approx $90 million. No headcount affected disclosed.
2021-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted1,6002021-03-31United StatesRepresented team members (mainline and regional)USD 170 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 1,600 represented team members opted into a voluntary early retirement program during Q1 2021. 2021 severance expense of $170M (mainline $168M plus regional $2M) was primarily salary and medical costs for early-retirement participants; cash payments under these programs were approximately $520M in 2021, with about $170M estimated for 2022 and $20M for 2023 and beyond.
2021-12-31othercompleted2021-12-31United StatesRegional — wholly-owned airline captainsUSD 61 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash retention bonus paid in Q4 2021 to eligible captains at wholly-owned regional airlines on the pilot seniority list as of 2021-09-01; affected headcount not disclosed.
2021-12-31othercompleted2022-01United StatesMainline — flight crew training instructorsother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: mainline flight crew training instructors ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement in January 2022, now amendable in 2025.
2021-12-31otherannounced2022-01United StatesPiedmont — flight attendantsother
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: Piedmont flight attendants reached a tentative four-year agreement in January 2022, subject to membership ratification.
2021-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted1,6002021-03-31United StatesVariousUSD 170 (millions)Item 7. MD&A - Cost Reductions; Note 2. Special Items, Net
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 1,600 represented team members opted into a voluntary early retirement program in Q1 2021. Total severance expense for the year was $170 million (mainline $168M, regional $2M). Cash payments were approximately $520 million.
2021-09-30voluntary_separationcompleted1,600United StatesCompany-wideUSD 168 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Additional 1,600 represented team members opted into voluntary early retirement program in Q1 2021; nine-month severance expense of $168 million; cash payments of approximately $480 million in the first nine months of 2021, with approximately $80 million expected in remainder of 2021, $230 million in 2022 and $540 million in 2023 and beyond
2021-09-30otherannounced2021-09-302021-12-31United StatesRegional airlines — pilotsUSD 61 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Cash retention bonus payable in Q4 2021 to eligible captains at wholly-owned regional airlines on the pilot seniority list as of September 1, 2021; recorded as a $61 million special item in Q3 2021
2021-09-30voluntary_separationin_progress1,6002021-01-01United StatesRepresented team membersUSD 168 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		1,600 represented team members opted into voluntary early retirement program in Q1 2021; YTD severance expense of $168M includes salary and medical costs for early retirement participants; cash payments of ~$480M YTD, with ~$80M remaining in 2021, ~$230M in 2022, ~$540M in 2023 and beyond
2021-09-30otherannounced2021-09-302021-12-31United StatesRegional airlines — CaptainsUSD 61 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Cash retention bonus to be paid in Q4 2021 to eligible captains at wholly-owned regional airlines on the pilot seniority list as of September 1, 2021; headcount not disclosed; $61M charge recorded in Q3 2021
2021-09-30voluntary_separationin_progress1,6002021-03-31USD 168 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		1,600 represented team members opted into voluntary early retirement program in Q1 2021. YTD severance expense of $168 million.
2021-06-30voluntary_separationcompleted1,600United StatesRepresented (unionized) workforceUSD 168 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		An additional 1,600 represented team members opted in to a voluntary early retirement program during Q1 2021. Severance expenses of $168 million recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2021 (salary and medical costs for program participants); cash payments of approximately $290 million made in the first six months of 2021, with approximately $280 million expected in remainder of 2021, $230 million in 2022 and $530 million in 2023 and beyond.
2021-06-30voluntary_separationin_progress1,6002021-01-01United Statesrepresented team membersUSD 168 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		1,600 represented team members opted in during Q1 2021; six-month 2021 severance expense of $168M includes related charges; cash payments of ~$290M in 1H 2021 with ~$280M remaining in 2021, ~$230M in 2022, ~$530M in 2023 and beyond
2021-06-30voluntary_separationcompleted1,6002021-01-012021-03-31United StatesAll functionsUSD 290 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		1,600 represented team members opted into voluntary early retirement program in Q1 2021. Cash payments for six months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately $290 million.
2021-03-31voluntary_separationin_progress1,600United StatesRepresented team membersUSD 170 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		An additional 1,600 represented team members opted in to a voluntary early retirement program during Q1 2021; cash payments of approximately $170 million were made in the quarter, with expected payments of ~$390 million in remainder of 2021, ~$230 million in 2022 and ~$530 million in 2023 and beyond. A $139 million special charge for enhanced retiree healthcare benefits for program participants was also recognized.
2021-03-31othercompleted13,0002021-03-11United StatesMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Following enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PSP3), the company canceled 13,000 WARN Act notices sent to team members in February 2021 regarding a possible workforce reduction; no reduction occurred.
2021-03-31voluntary_separationcompleted1,600United StatesRepresented team membersUSD 168 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Additional 1,600 represented team members opted into the voluntary early retirement program during Q1 2021 (count per Note 1(b) and MD&A). Severance expense of $168 million is mainline; regional severance of $2 million also recorded. Cash payments under the program were approximately $170 million in Q1 2021, with further payments expected in 2021-2023.
2021-03-31layoffannounced13,0002021-02United StatesMultiple work locationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		13,000 WARN Act notices were sent to team members in February 2021 regarding possible workforce reductions; the notices were canceled in March 2021 following enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
2021-03-31voluntary_separationin_progress1,600USD 170 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		1,600 team members opted in to voluntary early retirement program in Q1 2021. Cash payments were approximately $170 million.
2020-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted20,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 1,408 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		More than 20,000 team members opted for early retirement or long-term partially paid leave. Severance charge of $1,408M mainline plus $18M regional; approximately $365M paid in 2020, with about $600M expected in 2021.
2020-12-31restructuringcompletedUnited StatesManagement and support staff, including officersItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Management and support staff team, including officers, decreased by approximately 30% during 2020; the 30% is of that staff population, not of total workforce. No absolute count or separate charge disclosed.
2020-12-31layoffcompleted2020-10-012020-12-01United StatesCompany-wideItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Involuntary furloughs began 2020-10-01; affected team members covered by PSP2 were recalled effective 2020-12-01 with back pay to 2020-12-01. Filer does not disclose the number furloughed.
2020-12-31reduction_in_forceannounced13,0002021-02-052021-04-01United StatesMultiple work locationssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-fiscal-year-end notification of possible workforce reduction at approximately 13,000 U.S.-based team members' work locations, expected to take effect on or after 2021-04-01. Voluntary early-out and long-term leave programs were reopened concurrently (opt-in deadlines 2021-02-26 and 2021-03-12).
2020-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted20,0002020-01-012020-12-31United StatesAllUSD 1,408 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		More than 20,000 team members opted for early retirement or long-term partially paid leave. Severance expenses of $1.408 billion recorded.
2020-12-31layoffcompleted2020-10-012020-10-01United StatesAllItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Involuntarily furloughed certain team members starting October 1, 2020. Subsequently recalled under PSP2.
2020-12-31reduction_in_forceannounced13,0002021-02-052021-04-01United StatesAllsubsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Informed approximately 13,000 U.S.-based team members of possibility of workforce reduction effective on or after April 1, 2021.
2020-09-30voluntary_separationcompleted20,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 1,408 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		More than 20,000 team members opted for early retirement or long-term paid leave; nine-month severance charge of $1,408 million (Q3: $871 million) for salary and medical costs; approximately $170 million paid in the first nine months of 2020
2020-09-30layoffannounced19,0002020-07-152020-10-01United StatesCompany-wideUSD 115 (millions)other
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 19,000 team members furloughed starting October 1, 2020 after expiration of the CARES Act furlough prohibition; WARN Act notices issued July 2020; Q3 charge of approximately $115 million principally severance and medical costs
2020-09-30restructuringcompleted5,10030%United StatesManagement and support staff, including officersMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Management and support staff team decreased by approximately 5,100 positions, or 30%, via voluntary leave, early retirement programs and furloughs
2020-09-30othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 228 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Five-year joint collective bargaining agreement ratified with the TWU-IAM Association; one-time charges including signing bonuses and vacation accrual adjustments
2020-09-30othercompletedUnited StatesCompany-wideUSD 410 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Special termination benefits charge for enhanced healthcare benefits provided to eligible team members who opted into voluntary early retirement programs; postretirement benefits obligation increased by $410 million
2020-09-30voluntary_separationcompleted20,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 1,408 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		More than 20,000 team members opted for early retirement or long-term paid leave. Severance expense of $1,408M recognized in nine months ended 2020-09-30, of which $871M in Q3; cash payments of ~$170M YTD, ~$200M expected in Q4 2020 and ~$600M in 2021.
2020-09-30layoffannounced19,0002020-07-152020-10-01United StatesCompany-wideUSD 115 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 19,000 team members furloughed starting 2020-10-01, after the CARES Act payroll-support prohibition on involuntary furloughs expired 2020-09-30. WARN Act notices issued 2020-07-15; ~$115M charge for severance and medical costs recorded in Q3 2020.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progress5,10030%United StatesManagement and support staff, including officersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Management and support staff team decreased by approximately 5,100 positions, or 30%, as part of COVID-19 cost reductions. Percent is as disclosed by filer.
2020-09-30othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 228 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New five-year collective bargaining agreement ratified with TWU-IAM Association on 2020-03-26; $228M one-time labor contract expense (signing bonuses, vacation accrual adjustments) recorded in nine months ended 2020-09-30.
2020-09-30voluntary_separationin_progress20,0002020-03-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 1,408 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		More than 20,000 team members opted for early retirement or long-term paid leave. Severance expenses of $1.4 billion recognized for nine months ended Sept 30, 2020.
2020-09-30reduction_in_forceannounced19,0002020-09-302020-10-01GlobalAll functionsUSD 120 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 19,000 team members furloughed starting October 1, 2020. Cash payments related to these charges for the three months ended Sept 30, 2020 were approximately $120 million.
2020-09-30restructuringcompleted5,1002020-03-012020-09-30GlobalManagement and support staffMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Decreased management and support staff team, including officers, by approximately 5,100 positions, or 30%.
2020-09-30restructuringin_progress5,100restructuring_footnote
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2020-06-30voluntary_separationin_progress41,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 537 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		More than 41,000 team members opted for early retirement, reduced work schedule or partially paid leave; severance expenses of $537 million recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2020 ($332 million in Q2), principally salary and medical costs for voluntary early retirement program participants
2020-06-30reduction_in_forceannounced25,0002020-07-152020-10-01United StatesCompany-wideMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Approximately 25,000 U.S.-based employees notified of possible workforce reduction at their work location; reductions expected to take effect on or after October 1, 2020; enhanced voluntary leave and early-out programs offered to certain represented workgroups with opt-in deadline of July 31, 2020
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress5,100United StatesManagement and support staff, including officersMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Management and support staff team decreased by approximately 5,100 positions, or 30%, including officers, to reduce labor costs consistent with CARES Act obligations
2020-06-30othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 228 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Five-year joint collective bargaining agreement ratified with the TWU-IAM Association; one-time charges of $228 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020 ($10 million in Q2) for signing bonuses and vacation accrual adjustments from pay rate increases
2020-06-30voluntary_separationin_progress41,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 537 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		More than 41,000 team members opted for early retirement, a reduced work schedule or partially paid leave. Severance expense of $537M (six months ended June 30, 2020, mainline) principally covers salary and medical costs for early-retirement participants; regional severance of $14M is additional.
2020-06-30reduction_in_forcein_progress5,10030%United StatesManagement and support staff, including officersMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states the management and support staff team, including officers, was decreased by approximately 5,100 positions, or 30%, to reduce labor costs consistent with CARES Act obligations. The 30% is the filer's stated reduction relative to that staff group, not to total workforce.
2020-06-30layoffannounced25,0002020-07-152020-10-01United StatesU.S.-based employees across work locationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 25,000 U.S.-based employees were informed of the possibility of a workforce reduction at their work location; any reductions expected to take effect on or after October 1, 2020. Enhanced voluntary leave and early-out programs offered to certain represented workgroups with a July 31, 2020 opt-in deadline.
2020-06-30othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet service team membersUSD 228 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New five-year joint collective bargaining agreement ratified March 26, 2020 with the TWU-IAM Association; expected to significantly increase compensation and benefit costs. Related one-time labor contract expense of $228M (six months ended June 30, 2020) includes signing bonuses and vacation accrual adjustments.
2020-06-30voluntary_separationin_progress41,0002020-03-01United StatesAll functionsUSD 537 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		More than 41,000 team members opted for early retirement, reduced work schedule, or partially paid leave. YTD severance expense of $537 million.
2020-06-30restructuringcompleted5,1002020-03-01United StatesManagement and support staffMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Decreased management and support staff team, including officers, by approximately 5,100 positions, or 30%.
2020-06-30reduction_in_forceannounced25,0002020-07-152020-10-01United StatesAll functionssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Informed approximately 25,000 U.S.-based employees of possibility of workforce reduction. Expected to take effect on or after October 1, 2020.
2020-06-30restructuringin_progress5,100restructuring_footnote
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2020-03-31voluntary_separationin_progress39,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 205 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Nearly 39,000 team members opted for early retirement, a reduced work schedule or partially-paid leave status in response to COVID-19 capacity reductions. The $205 million severance special item principally covers salary and medical costs for voluntary early retirement program participants; the charge and the 39,000 figure are not stated as one-to-one.
2020-03-31othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 218 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Five-year joint collective bargaining agreement ratified with the TWU-IAM Association on March 26, 2020; one-time charges include signing bonuses and vacation accrual adjustments from pay rate increases.
2020-03-31voluntary_separationcompleted39,000United StatesCompany-wideUSD 205 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states nearly 39,000 team members opted for early retirement, a reduced work schedule, or partially-paid leave. The $205M severance charge in the special items footnote covers only salary and medical costs for those opting into the voluntary early retirement program, so the charge does not correspond to the full 39,000 figure. Count is approximate as disclosed.
2020-03-31othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMainline maintenance and fleet serviceUSD 218 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New five-year joint collective bargaining agreement ratified March 26, 2020 with the TWU-IAM Association; filer states it will significantly raise compensation and benefit costs for mainline maintenance and fleet service team members. Related one-time labor contract expense of $218M (signing bonuses, vacation accrual adjustments) recorded in Q1 2020 special items. No employee count disclosed.
2020-03-31otherannounced2020-09-30United StatesCompany-widesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Under the CARES Act Payroll Support Program (PSP Agreement signed 2020-04-20), the company is prohibited from involuntary furloughs and pay/benefit reductions through 2020-09-30, must maintain specified levels of commercial air service, and is barred from share repurchases and dividends through 2021-09-30. No headcount figure attached; recorded as a constraint on workforce actions rather than a quantified reduction.
2020-03-31voluntary_separationin_progress39,0002020-03-31GlobalAllUSD 205 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Nearly 39,000 team members opted for early retirement, reduced work schedule, or partially-paid leave. Severance expenses of $205 million recorded.
2020-03-31othercompleted2020-03-26United StatesMaintenance and Fleet ServiceUSD 218 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		New five-year joint collective bargaining agreement ratified with TWU-IAM Association. Labor contract expenses of $218 million recorded.
2019-12-31reduction_in_forcecompletedUnited StatesManagement and support staffUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2019 severance expense related to reductions of management and support staff team members; employee count and timing not disclosed.
2019-12-31othercompletedUnited StatesMechanics and ground workers (TWU-IAM Association)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		TWU-IAM Association engaged in an illegal work slowdown during 2019 to influence contract negotiations, causing significant flight cancellations and delays in Q2 and Q3 2019; AAG obtained a permanent injunction.
2019-12-31otherannounced2020-01-30United StatesMainline maintenance, fleet service, stock clerks, maintenance control technicians and maintenance training instructorssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreements in principle reached after fiscal year-end for joint collective bargaining agreements covering TWU-IAM workgroups; subject to membership ratification vote. Mainline pilot and flight attendant JCBAs became amendable January 2020 and December 2019 respectively, with negotiations ongoing.
2019-12-31restructuringcompletedGlobalManagement and Support StaffUSD 11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses primarily included costs associated with reductions of management and support staff team members.
2019-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 271,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-12-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 271,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30otherin_progress2019-05-01United StatesMaintenance / unionized workforceMD&A
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Company sued Transport Workers Union and IAM alleging an illegal work slowdown tied to contract negotiations; a permanent injunction was granted August 12, 2019 and a sanctions motion filed August 13, 2019 remains undecided. No employee counts or charges disclosed.
2019-09-30otherin_progress2019-05United StatesLabor relations — TWU/IAM-represented employeesMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company sued TWU/IAM unions alleging an illegal work slowdown during contract negotiations; permanent injunction granted 2019-08-12, sanctions motion filed 2019-08-13 and undecided. No employee count or charge disclosed.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressManagement and support staffUSD 7 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses primarily included costs associated with reductions of management and support staff team members for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2019.
2019-09-30otherin_progress2019-05-01United StatesMechanics and ground workersMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Litigation initiated against unions claiming illegal work slowdown by mechanics and ground workers; permanent injunction granted Aug 12, 2019.
2019-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 72,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-09-30restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 72,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-06-30otherin_progress2019-05-31United StatesTechnical operations / maintenance (TWU/IAM represented employees)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company sued TWU/IAM unions in May 2019 alleging an illegal work slowdown affecting operations; TRO granted 2019-06-14, permanent injunction trial pending. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2019-06-30otherin_progress2019-05-01United StatesMechanics and ground workersMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiated litigation against unions claiming illegal work slowdown affecting operations.
2019-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 77,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-06-30restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 77,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 83,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2019-03-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 83,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31reduction_in_forcein_progressUnited StatesManagement and support staffUSD 58 (millions)other
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Full-year 2018 severance expense of $58 million tied to reductions of management and support staff team members; no headcount, announcement date, or completion timeline disclosed.
2018-12-31restructuringcompletedManagement and support staffUSD 58 (millions)Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses primarily included costs associated with reductions of management and support staff team members.
2018-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 146,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-12-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 146,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressManagement and support staffUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / GLM-5.3-flash-fp4-HTML		Severance costs tied to reductions in headcount of management and support staff team members; no employee count disclosed.
2018-09-30reduction_in_forcein_progressManagement and support staffUSD 20 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance expense of $20 million recognized in both the three and nine months ended 2018-09-30 (nil in prior-year periods), described as costs associated with reductions in headcount of management and support staff team members. No employee count, announcement date, or completion timeline disclosed.
2018-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesVarious unionized work groupsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Filer states it is currently in negotiations for some new collective bargaining agreements, with other agreements becoming amendable; approximately 85% of employees were union-represented as of 2017-12-31. No counts, dates, or charges disclosed; no strike or work action reported.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressManagement and support staffUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses primarily included costs associated with reductions in headcount of management and support staff team members for the three months ended September 30, 2018.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressManagement and support staffUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance expenses primarily included costs associated with reductions in headcount of management and support staff team members for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
2018-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 109,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-09-30restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 109,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 83,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-06-30restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 83,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 82,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2018-03-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 82,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 58,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-12-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 58,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 62,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-09-30restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 62,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 111,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-06-30restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 111,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-03-31otherannounced2017-04-26United StatesFlight attendants and pilotsUSD 230 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter offer of a mid-contract hourly base pay rate adjustment averaging approximately 5% for flight attendants and 8% for pilots; estimated salary and benefits expense impact of about $230 million in 2017 and $350 million in each of 2018 and 2019. Amendable dates: December 2019 (flight attendants), January 2020 (pilots).
2017-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 63,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2017-03-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 63,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-12-31restructuringin_progressUSD 177,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-12-31restructuringin_progressSubsidiaries [Member]USD 177,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2016-09-30othercompleted35,0002016-08United StatesMaintenance, fleet service, stores and planner employees (TWU-IAM represented)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Interim agreement moving approximately 35,000 represented employees to new pay rates with added work-assignment flexibility; not a new joint collective bargaining agreement, negotiations continuing. Provides immediate significant pay increases.
2016-09-30otherannounced2016-09United StatesFlight simulator engineers and simulator technicians (TWU-IAM represented)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreement on a new joint collective bargaining agreement reached in September 2016, subject to member ratification; employee count not disclosed.
2016-09-30otherannounced2016-10United StatesFlight crew training instructors and simulator instructors (TWU represented)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreement reached in October 2016 (after quarter end), subject to TWU membership ratification; employee count not disclosed.
2016-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesEnterprise (US Airways / American merger integration)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger integration expenses include severance among re-branding, IT, labor contract alignment, fleet restructuring, professional fees, relocation, training and severance costs; $225M merger integration expenses in Q3 2016 and $467M YTD, but no employee count or severance-only amount disclosed.
2016-09-30othercompleted35,0002016-08United StatesMaintenance, fleet service, stores and plannerMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Interim agreement reached with TWU-IAM to move approximately 35,000 employees to new pay rates.
2016-09-30otherannounced2016-09United StatesFlight simulator engineersMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement reached with TWU-IAM on new joint collective bargaining agreement, subject to ratification.
2016-09-30otherannounced2016-10United StatesFlight crew training instructors and simulator instructorsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement reached with TWU on new joint collective bargaining agreement, subject to ratification.
2016-06-30othercompleted2016-03-01United StatesDispatchers and operational specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative five-year joint collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union reached in March 2016 and ratified by membership in April 2016; provides immediate pay increases. Affected employee count not disclosed.
2016-06-30othercompleted2016-03-012016-04-01United StatesDispatchers and operational specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement reached with Transport Workers Union in March 2016; ratified in April 2016. Provides immediate and significant pay increases.
2016-03-31otherannounced2016-03United StatesDispatchers and operational specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative five-year joint collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union reached in March 2016, ratified by membership in April 2016; provides immediate pay increases. Number of covered employees not disclosed.
2016-03-31othercompleted2016-03-012016-04-01United StatesDispatchers and operational specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reached tentative agreement with Transport Workers Union (TWU) in March 2016; ratified in April 2016. Provides immediate and significant pay increases.
2015-12-31restructuringcompleted2015-12-302015-12-30United StatesCorporate / enterprise-wideItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Internal corporate simplification; US Airways transferred all assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet commitments to American. No headcount reduction quantified. Merger integration expenses of approximately $1.1 billion in 2015 (special items) included severance, IT, labor-contract alignment and re-branding costs, but no employee counts were disclosed.
2015-12-31othercompleted2015-01-302015-01-30United StatesPilots (Allied Pilots Association)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Covers approximately 12,800 pilots; higher pay rates implemented retroactive to December 2, 2014. Contract amendable date 12/31/2019.
2015-12-31othercompleted2015-09-302015-11-30United StatesPassenger Service (CWA-IBT)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Covers approximately 16,500 combined passenger service employees; significant pay increases effective immediately upon agreement. Announcement date reflects September 2015 agreement; ratification occurred in November 2015 (exact date not stated).
2015-09-30otherannounced2015-09United StatesPassenger service employees (airport/ticket agents, reservations, premium service, travel center representatives)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative joint collective bargaining agreement reached in September 2015 with Communications Workers of America and International Brotherhood of Teamsters for passenger service employees, providing significant pay increases. Subject to ratification by CWA-IBT membership; no headcount impact disclosed.
2015-06-30othercompleted2015-01-30United StatesMainline pilotsUSD 99 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreement reached 2015-01-03, ratified 2015-01-30, implemented retroactive to 2014-12-02; estimated ~$650M increase to 2015 pilot compensation and benefits, of which $99M recorded as a special charge in the six months ended 2015-06-30. Number of pilots covered not disclosed.
2015-06-30otherin_progressUnited StatesMainline flight attendantsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A attributes higher salaries, wages and benefits per ASM to new pilot and flight attendant joint collective bargaining agreements; no separate charge, employee count, or ratification date disclosed for the flight attendant agreement in this filing.
2015-03-31othercompleted2015-01-30United StatesMainline pilotsUSD 99 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreement reached 2015-01-03 and ratified 2015-01-30; pay increases retroactive to 2014-12-02. Estimated to raise 2015 pilot compensation and benefits cost by approximately $650 million, of which $99 million was recorded as a special charge in Q1 2015. Affected-employee count not disclosed.
2015-03-31othercompleted2015-03-31United StatesMainline flight attendantsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		MD&A attributes higher salaries, wages and benefits to new pilot and flight attendant collective bargaining agreements; no separate count, charge, or ratification date disclosed for the flight attendant agreement in this filing.
2015-03-31othercompleted2015-01-032015-01-30United StatesPilotsUSD 99 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement with Allied Pilots Association reached Jan 3, 2015, ratified Jan 30, 2015. $99 million special charge reflected in Q1 2015 for pilot compensation and benefits.
2014-12-31othercompleted2014-12-18United StatesFlight AttendantsUSD 200 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		JCBA reached with APFA on 2014-12-18; pay rates increased 4% effective 2015-01-01. Estimated $200M higher flight attendant costs in 2015.
2014-12-31otherannounced2015-01-03United StatesPilotsUSD 650 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative five-year JCBA with APA reached 2015-01-03, ratified 2015-01-30; retroactive to 2014-12-02. Estimated $650M higher pilot compensation in 2015.
2014-09-30othercompleted11,0002014-06United StatesUS Airways mechanics, fleet service agents and maintenance training specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three tentative IAM agreements reached June 2014, ratified July 2014; three-year agreements amending pre-merger contracts pending joint CBA with TWU.
2014-09-30otherannounced24,0002014-09United StatesFlight attendantsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative APFA joint collective bargaining agreement covering more than 24,000 flight attendants; subject to member ratification.
2014-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesRetiree medical/OPEB — active employees represented by APFA and TWUUSD 212 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Unions seek return of prior OPEB prefunding trust contributions totaling approximately $212 million; company denies both grievances.
2014-09-30restructuringin_progress2013-12-09United StatesEnterprise — merger integration (IT, labor contract alignment, re-branding, relocation and training)USD 166 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 2014 merger integration charges of $166 million ($530 million YTD); no employee affected count disclosed. Operational integration expected to continue for approximately 18 months.
2014-06-30othercompleted11,0002014-06United StatesUS Airways mechanics, fleet service agents and maintenance training specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Three tentative IAM agreements covering 11,000 employees were reached in June 2014 and ratified in July 2014; three-year agreements amending pre-merger contracts.
2014-06-30otherin_progress30,0002014-06United StatesPost-merger American Airlines workforce (IAM/TWU represented)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Joint collective bargaining agreement between IAM and TWU covering more than 30,000 employees not yet reached; interim IAM agreements remain in effect pending negotiation.
2014-06-30othercompleted11,0002014-06-012014-07-01United StatesMechanics, fleet service agents, maintenance training specialistsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reached tentative agreements with IAM covering 11,000 US Airways employees; ratified in July 2014.
2014-03-31acquisition_additionin_progress2013-12-09United StatesSystem-wide (mainline and regional)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger with US Airways Group closed 2013-12-09; Q1 2014 results include US Airways headcount. No acquisition-related headcount figure disclosed. Operational integration and single operating certificate expected to take 18-24 months; no workforce reduction target disclosed.
2014-03-31otherin_progressUnited StatesUS Airways mechanic, stock clerk and fleet service employees (IAM-represented)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing negotiations with IAM; union has requested an NMB proffer of arbitration, not yet issued. No strike or work action has occurred; no affected-employee count disclosed.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted32,1002013-12-092013-12-09United StatesUS Airways mainline operationsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Headcount added through the US Airways Group merger, which closed 2013-12-09; figure is the US Airways column of the year-end employee table. The 18,200 regional-carrier column combines American Eagle with Piedmont and PSA and is not separable by acquisition.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2013-12-092013-12-31United StatesCorporate and mainline operationsUSD 58 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2013 special charge for severance to satisfy separation agreements arising from the US Airways merger; the disclosed amount also includes related professional fees, and no affected-employee count is given. American's standalone disclosure shows $47 million of severance and professional fees, a component of this total.
2013-12-31othercompleted2013-12-092013-12-31United StatesUS Airways pilotsUSD 192 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge for the US Airways pilot memorandum of understanding that became effective upon closing of the merger; no employee count disclosed.
2013-12-31restructuringcompleted2012-01-012013-12-31United StatesAll segmentsUSD 58 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Severance charges related to voluntary and involuntary terminations in connection with the 2012 restructuring plan. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this specific charge line item.
2013-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted32,1002013-12-092013-12-09GlobalUS Airways GroupItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		US Airways Group merged into AAG on December 9, 2013. Headcount reflects US Airways employees as of year-end.
2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFair Value Adjustment to Pilot Long-term Disability Plan [Member]USD 107,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressOther Restructuring [Member]USD 43,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressAircraft Charges [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Charges [Member]USD 166,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressAmerican Airlines, Inc [Member] / Employee Charges [Member]USD 166,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressAmerican Airlines, Inc [Member] / Facility Closing [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressAmerican Airlines, Inc [Member] / Aircraft Charges [Member]USD 33,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressAmerican Airlines, Inc [Member] / Fair Value Adjustment to Pilot Long-term Disability Plan [Member]USD 107,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-12-31restructuringin_progressAmerican Airlines, Inc [Member] / Other Restructuring [Member]USD 43,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30restructuringin_progress10,5002013-12-31United StatesMultiple work groups (voluntary and involuntary reductions)USD 51 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program based on 2012 agreements with various workgroups; $51M severance accrual remaining at 2013-09-30, payable through end of 2013. Total positions figure is program-wide, not limited to Q3 2013 activity.
2013-09-30othercompleted2013-03-31United StatesExecutive Airlines (regional subsidiary)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Executive Airlines ceased operations as of end of Q1 2013; no headcount figure disclosed for affected employees
2013-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesPilots (APA) — collective bargainingother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Small group of American pilots appealing bankruptcy court decisions on pilot CBA rejection and new CBA approval; appeals pending in S.D.N.Y. District Court
2013-09-30otherannouncedUnited StatesGround employees (Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service, Stores) — TWU/IAM joint representation post-mergerother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		TWU and IAM reached agreement to jointly represent three ground employee groups following the US Airways merger, subject to National Mediation Board certification
2013-09-30restructuringin_progress10,5002012-01-012013-12-31GlobalVarious work groupsUSD 20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company expects to reduce approximately 10,500 positions based on agreements reached in 2012. Severance charges recorded in 2012; payments expected through end of 2013. Q3 2013 special charges for employee reductions were $13 million.
2013-09-30restructuringin_progressUSD 20,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Charges [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-09-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 7,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30restructuringin_progress10,5002012-01-012013-12-31United StatesMultiple work groupsUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program based on 2012 collective bargaining agreements; approximately 10,500 positions targeted for reduction. $19M charged in six months ended June 30, 2013; $67M severance accrual remaining at quarter-end; payments expected through end of 2013.
2013-06-30otherin_progress2013-02-132013-09-30United StatesEnterprise (AMR / US Airways merger)USD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger-related expenses of $21.6M for six months ended June 30, 2013; no headcount impact quantified. Company expects merger to close in Q3 2013.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progress10,5002012-01-012013-12-31GlobalVarious work groupsUSD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company expects to reduce approximately 10,500 positions based on 2012 agreements. Severance charges to be paid through end of 2013. Q2 2013 special charges of $19M recorded.
2013-06-30restructuringin_progressUSD 19,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30restructuringin_progressEmployee Charges [Member]USD 13,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-06-30restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 6,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31restructuringin_progress10,5002012-01-012013-12-31United StatesMultiple work groupsUSD 143 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program based on 2012 agreements with workgroups to reduce ~10,500 positions; $143M severance accrual remaining at 2013-03-31; Q1 2013 charges $12M and payments $61M; severance charges payable through end of 2013.
2013-03-31otherin_progress2013-02-13United StatesAMR / US Airways Group mergerUSD 16 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Merger with US Airways Group announced 2013-02-13; $16M merger-related expenses in Q1 2013; no headcount addition quantified. Integration transition costs estimated at ~$1.2B.
2013-03-31othercompleted2012-12-19United StatesPilots (APA)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New pilot CBA approved by Bankruptcy Court 2012-12-19; a small group of pilots appealing rejection of prior pilot CBA and approval of new CBA, pending in SDNY. Disclosed as material labor event in Q1 2013 filing.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progress10,5002012-01-012013-12-31GlobalVarious work groupsUSD 12 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company expects to reduce approximately 10,500 positions based on agreements reached in 2012. Q1 2013 special charges for employee reductions were $8 million. Remaining accrual for employee charges is $139 million. Payments of $61 million were made in Q1 2013. Charges to be paid through end of 2013.
2013-03-31restructuringin_progressFacility Closing [Member]USD 4,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31restructuringin_progressEmployee Charges [Member]USD 8,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2013-03-31restructuringin_progressUSD 12,000,000 (absolute)restructuring_footnote
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2012-12-31restructuringin_progress10,5002012-02-012013-12-31United StatesAll workgroups (includes roughly 1,500 management positions)USD 361 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Organizational redesign under the Feb 1, 2012 business plan; total of approximately 10,500 positions to be reduced, of which roughly 1,500 are management. Severance charges of $361 million recorded in 2012 for voluntary and involuntary separations; accrual of $192 million remaining at year-end, payable through end of 2013.
2012-12-31othercompleted2012-12-212012-12-21United StatesAmerican and AMR Eagle labor groups (APA, APFA, TWU, ALPA, AFA)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Section 1113 process concluded in 2012: new collective bargaining agreements ratified and court-approved for all American and AMR Eagle labor groups; American also obtained authority to reject the prior pilot CBA and implemented court-determined terms before a new APA agreement was ratified.
2012-12-31otherannounced2013-02-13United StatesAMR Corporation / US Airways Group combinationsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement and Plan of Merger with US Airways Group signed after fiscal year-end; no headcount impact quantified. Related integration cost estimate of approximately $1.2 billion of one-time cash costs is disclosed in Item 1A Risk Factors.
2012-12-31restructuringin_progress10,5002012-02-012013-12-31GlobalAll workgroups, including roughly 1,500 positions in managementUSD 361 (millions)Item 1. Business - Labor
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Organizational redesign completed in 2012 reducing approximately 10,500 positions. Severance charges of $361 million recorded in 2012, to be paid through end of 2013.
2012-09-30restructuringin_progress10,0002012-02-01United StatesMultiple work groupsUSD 305 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business plan announced 2012-02-01 targets roughly 10,000 position reductions; $305M severance charged in nine months ended 2012-09-30, of which $211M fell in Q3. Remaining accrual at 2012-09-30 was $232M for employee charges, payable through end of 2013. Company states it cannot yet estimate additional charges.
2012-09-30othercompleted2012-09-05United StatesPilots (APA)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Bankruptcy Court granted renewed Section 1113 motion authorizing American to reject the pilot CBA; company began implementing court-approved terms. APA is appealing the order; negotiations toward a new pilot agreement continue.
2012-09-30othercompleted2012-09-12United StatesFlight attendants (APFA)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APFA membership ratified the Last Best and Final Offer on 2012-08-19; Bankruptcy Court approved the agreement 2012-09-12. Agreements with all seven TWU-represented groups were also ratified and court-approved, and implementation has begun.
2012-09-30otherannounced2012-10-08United StatesAMR Eagle pilots (ALPA)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-quarter event: ALPA pilot group ratified the tentative agreement reached 2012-08-08. Tentative agreements with TWU Mechanics and Related, Ground School Instructors, and Dispatchers reached 2012-10-03 and 2012-10-08 await ratification votes expected on or about 2012-10-26.
2012-09-30otherannounced2012-09-142012-11-01United StatesRetirees and active employees (benefits)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Defined benefit pension plans frozen effective 2012-11-01 with replacement 401(k) match up to 5.5%; subsidized retiree medical coverage modified effective 2012-11-01; Pilot B Plan to be terminated 2012-11-30. Negotiations with the Retiree Committee over pre-November 2012 retirees continue.
2012-09-30restructuringin_progress10,0002012-02-012013-12-31USD 329 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business plan announced Feb 1, 2012 contemplates reducing positions by approx 10,000. YTD severance charges of $329M recorded; payments expected through end of 2013.
2012-06-30restructuringin_progress10,0002012-02-01United StatesMultiple work groups (mainline and American Eagle)USD 93 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business plan announced Feb 1, 2012 targets roughly 10,000 position reductions based on ratified and tentative workgroup agreements; Q2 severance charge of ~$93M, majority payable through end of 2012. Company states it cannot yet estimate additional severance charges for remaining workgroups.
2012-06-30otherin_progress2012-03-272012-08-15United StatesAmerican Airlines — APA, APFA and TWU represented employeesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Debtors moved under Section 1113(c) to reject collective bargaining agreements after consensual deals were not reached; hearing concluded week of May 21, 2012, decision expected Aug 15, 2012. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2012-06-30otherannounced2012-06-272012-08-08United StatesAmerican Airlines — pilots (APA)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA Board voted to send a tentative agreement to membership for ratification; vote results expected Aug 8, 2012.
2012-06-30otherannounced2012-07-102012-08-08United StatesAmerican Airlines — TWU Mechanics & Related and Stores workgroupssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreements reached July 10, 2012; if ratified (results ~Aug 8, 2012) severance cost would be incurred that could be significant, amount not estimable at this time.
2012-06-30otherannounced2012-07-06United StatesRetiree health and welfare benefitssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company commenced a Bankruptcy Court proceeding seeking a declaratory judgment that it may unilaterally modify retiree health and welfare benefits or never promised lifetime benefits; outcome uncertain.
2012-06-30otherin_progress2011-12-07United StatesAmerican Airlines — passenger service employee group (CWA organizing election)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		CWA election dispute: court ruled June 22, 2012 that the new 50% showing-of-interest standard applies and enjoined the NMB from proceeding; NMB filed notice of appeal June 25, 2012 with expedited Fifth Circuit treatment granted July 10, 2012.
2012-06-30restructuringin_progress10,0002012-02-01USD 93 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business plan announced Feb 1, 2012 contemplates reducing positions by approx 10,000. Q2 recorded $93M severance charges for voluntary and involuntary separations commenced in the quarter. Majority of charges to be paid through end of 2012.
2012-06-30otherannounced2012-07-102012-08-08Mechanics & Related; Storessubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reached tentative agreements with TWU Mechanic & Related and Stores workgroups. Ratification votes expected around Aug 8, 2012. Severance costs could be significant but are not yet estimable.
2012-03-31restructuringannounced13,0002012-02-01United StatesCompany-wide (mainline and AMR Eagle)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		New business plan announced 2012-02-01 contemplates reducing headcount by approximately 13,000. Filer states it cannot reasonably estimate the amount, timing, or cash portion of resulting severance charges; implementation requires Creditors' Committee, stakeholder, and Bankruptcy Court approval.
2012-03-31otherin_progress2012-03-27United StatesAmerican Airlines mainline — unionized workforce (collective bargaining agreements)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Debtors moved on 2012-03-27 for Bankruptcy Court approval to reject the CBAs after consensual agreements were not reached; Section 1113(c) process with unions began 2012-02-01. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2012-03-31otherin_progress2012-03-21United StatesAMR Eagle — unionized workforce (collective bargaining agreements)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AMR Eagle commenced the Section 1113(c) process with its unions on 2012-03-21. No affected-employee count disclosed.
2012-03-31otherannounced2012-03-07United StatesRetirement benefits — defined benefit pension plans (non-pilot employees; pilots under negotiation)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Announced a solution with the Creditors' Committee and PBGC to freeze defined benefit pension plans for non-pilot employees rather than terminate them; arrangements not yet presented to or approved by the Bankruptcy Court. Potential curtailment/settlement charges not estimable.
2012-03-31plant_closureannounced2012-02-01Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesAircraft maintenance (Fort Worth Alliance Airport maintenance base) and airport fleet service clerk workMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business plan contemplates outsourcing a portion of aircraft maintenance work, including seeking closure of the Fort Worth Alliance Airport maintenance base, and certain airport fleet service clerk work. No standalone headcount disclosed for this component.
2012-03-31restructuringannounced13,0002012-02-01MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		New business plan announced Feb 1, 2012 contemplates reducing headcount by approx 13,000. Company cannot predict extent of implementation or estimate charges.
2012-03-31otherin_progress2012-02-01Labor RelationsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		American commenced Section 1113(c) process with unions on Feb 1, 2012. Motion filed March 27, 2012 to reject CBAs. AMR Eagle commenced process March 21, 2012.
2011-12-31restructuringannounced13,0002012-02-01United StatesCompany-wide (labor and non-labor cost reductions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Component of the new business plan announced February 1, 2012, targeting $2 billion in annual cost savings; filing states the Company cannot yet estimate charge amount, timing, or cash portion. Headcount figure is approximate.
2011-12-31plant_closureannounced2012-02-01Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesAircraft maintenancesubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business plan contemplates seeking closure of the Fort Worth Alliance Airport maintenance base and outsourcing a portion of American's aircraft maintenance work; no separate headcount disclosed for this component.
2011-12-31otherannounced2012-02-01United StatesUnionized workforce — collective bargaining agreementsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American commenced the Bankruptcy Code Section 1113(c) process with its unions on February 1, 2012 to modify or reject collective bargaining agreements; outcome not predictable. AMR Eagle intended to commence its process soon.
2011-12-31restructuringannounced13,0002012-02-01United StatesAll segmentssubsequent_events
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Business plan announced Feb 1, 2012 contemplates reducing headcount by approximately 13,000. This is a subsequent event relative to the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2011.
2011-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced2011-08-11United StatesAMR Eagle (regional airline subsidiary)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Form 10 registration statement filed for potential spin-off of AMR Eagle. Jet aircraft and associated debt transferring to American; no employee count disclosed for the spin-off. Eagle would operate 281 aircraft under a nine-year services agreement with American.
2011-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesAll organized labor groups (APA, TWU, APFA)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ongoing mediated negotiations under the Railway Labor Act with all three major unions. Filer states labor cost disadvantage versus other network carriers is significant; outcome cannot be predicted. No employee counts or strike events disclosed.
2011-09-30restructuringin_progressUnited StatesFacilities / fleetUSD 75 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining accrual of $75M at 2011-09-30 for aircraft charges ($50M) and facility exit costs ($25M). Cash outlays run through 2017–2018. No employee counts disclosed with these charges.
2011-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesPilotsRisk Factors
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Higher than normal number of pilot retirements experienced; trend anticipated to continue in Q4 2011.
2011-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesVarious Union GroupsRisk Factors
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Mediated negotiations ongoing with APA, APFA, and TWU groups under Railway Labor Act.
2011-06-30divestiture_reductionannouncedUnited StatesAMR Eagle (regional airline subsidiary)subsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AMR announced intent to divest AMR Eagle, expected to take the form of a spin-off of AMR Eagle stock to AMR stockholders, with a Form 10 registration statement expected to be filed. No employee count, completion date, or charge disclosed; consummation and timing subject to Board approval and other conditions. AMR also continues to consider a sale of AMR Eagle.
2011-06-30otherannounced2011-07AMR Eaglesubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		AMR announced intent to divest AMR Eagle via spin-off. Expected to involve restructuring of assets/liabilities and assumption of certain liabilities by American. No specific headcount impact disclosed.
2010-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-01-012017-12-31GlobalVariousUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Capacity reductions announced in 2008 and 2009. No new special charges recorded in 2010. Remaining accrual of $86 million at year-end for aircraft and facility exit costs. Cash outlays expected through 2017/2018.
2010-09-30otherannounced5452010-10United StatesFlight AttendantsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recall from furlough tied to joint business agreement with British Airways and Iberia; 545 flight attendants. Announcement month only (October 2010).
2010-09-30otherannounced2502010-10United StatesPilotsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Recall from furlough tied to joint business agreement with British Airways and Iberia; 250 pilots. Announcement month only (October 2010).
2010-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesOrganized labor groups (TWU, APA, APFA)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Mediated negotiations ongoing with TWU, APA and APFA. TWU Maintenance Control Technician agreement ratified; Material Logistics Specialists and Mechanic and Related agreements not ratified. Estimated labor cost disadvantage of approximately $600 million per year at start of 2010.
2010-09-30otherannounced7952010-09-30Flight Attendants, PilotsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Recall notices sent to 545 furloughed flight attendants and 250 furloughed pilots in conjunction with JBA with British Airways and Iberia.
2010-06-30otherin_progressUnited StatesMaintenance Control Technicians; Material Logistics Specialists; Mechanic and Related (TWU workgroups)USD 60 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreements reached with several TWU workgroups, subject to ratification. If ratified in Q3 2010, ~$60M for lump sum payments and contractual salary increases would be incurred in that period. No employee count disclosed.
2010-06-30otherin_progressUnited StatesOther TWU workgroups; Allied Pilots Association (APA); Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Mediated labor negotiations continuing with remaining TWU workgroups, APA and APFA. Filer estimates its labor cost disadvantage vs. other network carriers at ~$600M annually as of early 2010; expects gap to narrow as contracts settle.
2010-06-30otherannounced2010-06-302010-09-30Maintenance Control Technician, Material Logistics Specialists, Mechanic and RelatedUSD 60 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreements negotiated with several TWU workgroups. If ratified in Q3 2010, company will incur approx $60 million for lump sum payments and contractual salary increases.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2009-01-012009-12-31United StatesMainline and regional fleet operationsUSD 171 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2009 capacity-reduction charges of $171M, comprising $164M aircraft charges (grounding of the leased Airbus A300 fleet, $94M net present value of lease payments and return costs, plus $20M write-down of owned A300s and related inventory to salvage value) and $7M facility exit costs; also included a $42M impairment of certain Embraer RJ-135 aircraft reclassified from held for use. All Airbus A300 aircraft permanently retired as of 2009-12-31. Employees affected not disclosed; no headcount figure is given for the 2009 program.
2009-12-31plant_closureannounced2009-10-01Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesOverhaul and maintenance baseItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AMR announced in October 2009 the planned closure of its Kansas City overhaul and maintenance base, citing recession impact on travel, industry capacity cuts, decline in the MRO business, and network/fleet changes. No employee count, closure completion date, or associated charge is disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-01-012009-12-31United StatesSystem-wide operationsUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program announced in 2008; only current-year activity is captured here. The workforce reduction was accomplished through voluntary programs, part-time schedules, furloughs and other reductions. Employee-charge accrual of $16M at 2008-12-31 was fully paid down during 2009 ($16M of payments), leaving a $0 balance at 2009-12-31; no new employee charges were recorded in 2009. Employees affected not disclosed.
2009-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-01-01GlobalVariousUSD 171 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charges related to announced capacity reductions initiated in 2008, including grounding of Airbus A300 fleet and impairment of Embraer RJ-135 aircraft. Employee reductions accomplished through voluntary programs, part-time schedules, and furloughs. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2009-09-30restructuringin_progress2009-06Company-wide (mainline domestic and international)American Airlines mainline and Regional Affiliates operationsUSD 99 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Capacity reduction program; $99M of capacity reduction charges recorded in the nine months ended 2009-09-30 are aircraft-related. Employee charges accrual of $16M at 2008-12-31 was fully paid down to $0 by 2009-09-30; no employee counts or severance charges disclosed for the period.
2009-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesThree major unions (pilots, flight attendants, ground/maintenance)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American is in mediated negotiations with each of its three major unions on labor agreement amendments; the pilots' union has filed grievances, lawsuits and complaints that American views as part of a corporate campaign. No affected-employee counts, dates, or charges disclosed.
2009-09-30restructuringin_progress2017-12-31USD 100 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Special charges relate to announced capacity reductions. Remaining accrual for aircraft charges is $180 million with cash outlays through 2017. Employee charges accrual is $0 as of Sept 30, 2009.
2009-09-30otherin_progressPilots, Flight Attendants, Ground CrewMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		American is currently in mediated negotiations with each of its three major unions regarding amendments to their respective labor agreements.
2009-06-30restructuringcompleted2009-06-30USD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee charges accrual of $16M at Dec 31, 2008 fully paid down during H1 2009; no employee count or program details disclosed. Represents completion of prior-period employee-related charges.
2009-06-30restructuringin_progress2009-06-01United StatesMainline operationsUSD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Capacity reduction charges of $35M recorded in H1 2009 (aircraft charges component). Company announced ~7.5% mainline capacity reduction for full-year 2009 vs 2008; no employee headcount impact disclosed.
2009-06-30restructuringin_progress2017-12-31USD 35 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Capacity reduction charges of $35 million recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Cash outlays for aircraft charges expected through 2017. Employee charges accrual was $0 at June 30, 2009.
2009-06-30otherin_progressPilotsother
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		American is currently in mediated negotiations with each of its three major unions regarding amendments to their respective labor agreements. The union representing pilots has filed grievances and lawsuits.
2009-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAMR Corporation — capacity reduction and restructuring programUSD 16 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee charges accrual of $16M at Dec 31, 2008 was fully paid during Q1 2009, leaving a $0 balance at Mar 31, 2009; no employee count disclosed. Related capacity reduction charges of $14M were recorded in the quarter; cash outlays for aircraft and facility exit accruals run through 2017-2018.
2009-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31USD 130 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for special charges including aircraft, facility exit, and employee costs. Cash outlays for facility exit costs expected through 2018.
2008-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-05-21United StatesSystem-wide (mainline and regional operations)USD 71 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction tied to announced capacity cuts; executed via voluntary programs, part-time schedules, furloughs and other reductions. No headcount disclosed; company expects no significant remaining workforce charges.
2008-12-31restructuringin_progress2008-05-212009-03-31United StatesMainline fleet — leased Airbus A300 aircraftUSD 33 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Grounding of leased A300 aircraft ahead of lease expiration; $33M recognized in 2008 of an estimated $130M total net present value of future lease payments and return costs, with the remainder expected over the next three quarters as aircraft leave service.
2008-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-05-21United StatesFleet — McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and Embraer RJ-135 aircraftUSD 1,117 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Impairment of $1.1 billion to write the MD-80 and RJ-135 fleets and related long-lived assets to fair value; 29 RJ-135 aircraft written down, 19 held for sale at year-end. Non-cash charge tied to capacity reductions.
2008-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted5172008United StatesPilotsUSD 103 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Early pilot retirements produced $917M of total lump sum payments (about $1.8M per retiree) from defined benefit and defined contribution plan trusts; a $103M settlement charge was recorded under SFAS 88 in the fourth quarter of 2008.
2008-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-09-122008-09-12United StatesAmerican Beacon Advisors, Inc. (asset management subsidiary)discontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of American Beacon to Lighthouse Holdings (TPG Capital and Pharos Capital affiliates) closed September 12, 2008 for $442M total proceeds and a $432M net gain; AMR retained a minority equity stake, so not treated as discontinued operations. No employee count disclosed.
2008-12-31restructuringcompleted2008-05-01United StatesAllUSD 71 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced capacity reductions in May 2008. Recorded $71 million in expense for employee severance costs. Specific headcount not disclosed.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progress2008-05United StatesSystem-wide capacity reductionUSD 70 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		May 2008 capacity reduction program; workforce reduction via voluntary programs, part-time schedules, and furloughs. Approximately $70M total severance estimated, $63M accrued as of 2008-09-30. No employee count disclosed.
2008-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted2008-04-162008-09-12United StatesAmerican Beacon Advisors, Inc. (asset management subsidiary)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale completed 2008-09-12 with net gain of $432M. AMR retained a minority equity stake and continuing involvement; no headcount removed disclosed.
2008-09-30otherin_progressUnited StatesLabor relations — three major unionsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American in negotiations with all three major unions; pilot union filed grievances, lawsuits, and complaints amid labor campaign. No quantified workforce impact disclosed.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progress2008-05-01USD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Capacity reductions announced in May 2008. $63 million recorded for severance related costs as of Sept 30, 2008. Total estimated employee charges approx $70 million. Accomplished through voluntary programs, part-time schedules, furloughs, and other reductions.
2008-09-30restructuringin_progress2008-05-01USD 19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Grounding of leased Airbus A300 aircraft prior to lease expiration. $19 million incurred in Q3 2008. Total estimated net present value of future lease payments and return costs approx $140 million.
2008-06-30restructuringin_progress2008-05-21United StatesSystem-wide (American Airlines and AMR Eagle)USD 70 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Workforce reduction commensurate with announced system-wide capacity reductions; $55M of the ~$70M severance charge recorded as of 2008-06-30. Methods include voluntary programs, part-time schedules, and furloughs. No specific headcount disclosed.
2008-06-30otherannounced2008-05-21United StatesMainline and regional operationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Capacity reductions include retirement of 30 MD-80 and 10 Airbus A300 mainline aircraft in 2008, plus 26 SAAB turboprops and 37 regional jets from regional affiliate fleet; workforce reductions implied but not quantified.
2008-06-30restructuringin_progress2008-05-01System-wideAll functionsUSD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced capacity reductions in May 2008. Workforce reduction to be accomplished through voluntary programs, part-time schedules, furloughs, and other reductions. $55 million recorded for severance related to probable involuntary terminations. Total employee count affected not disclosed.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-10-012007-12-31United StatesAmerican Airlines mainline fleet operationsUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In Q4 2007 the Company permanently grounded 24 MD-80 airframes and certain other equipment previously in temporary storage, accruing future lease commitments and writing frames down to fair value. No employee-affected count disclosed; charge relates to aircraft, not headcount.
2007-12-31divestiture_reductionannounced2007-11-282008-12-31United StatesAMR Eagle (American Eagle Airlines, Inc. and Executive Airlines, Inc.)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced plan to divest its wholly-owned regional carrier AMR Eagle in 2008 via spin-off, sale, or other separation; expected completion during 2008. Impact on AMR stated as not currently quantifiable; no headcount figure disclosed.
2007-12-31restructuringcompleted2007-10-012007-12-31United StatesFlight OperationsUSD 63 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanent grounding and disposal of 24 MD-80 airframes and related equipment. Charge includes lease commitments and write-down to fair value. Employee count not specified.
2006-12-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31United StatesCompany-wideUSD -19 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2006 activity on multi-year restructuring program: net adjustments of $(19)M and cash payments of $(22)M reduced remaining accrual from $188M to $147M at year-end. No employee-affected count disclosed for FY2006; prior-year charges (2005) included $155M aircraft retirement and facility/contract charges. Cash outlays for aircraft and facility accruals run through 2017 and 2018.
2006-12-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31United StatesAmerican Airlines / AMR Eagle (aircraft, facility exit and employee charges)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		FY2006 activity only: no new restructuring charges recorded; accrual adjustments of $(19)M and cash payments of $(22)M reduced the remaining accrual from $188M to $147M at 2006-12-31 (aircraft charges $128M, facility exit costs $19M). No employee-affected counts disclosed. Cash outlays for aircraft and facility accruals are expected to run through 2017 and 2018 respectively. Prior-year 2005 charges ($155M aircraft, $19M facility, $37M other) excluded as they relate to FY2005.
2006-12-31othercompleted2003-04-30United StatesNon-unionized personnel, including officers and other managementItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Referenced narrative only: pay-plan and benefit changes for non-unionized personnel implemented in conjunction with the April 2003 Labor Agreements. No headcount or charge quantified; relates to FY2003 activity, included solely because the filing describes it as an ongoing labor-cost framework.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted2005-10-012005-12-31United StatesOperationsUSD 155 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Permanent grounding and retirement of 27 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 airframes in Q4 2005. Charge includes accrual for future lease commitments and write-down to fair value. Employee count not explicitly disclosed for this specific action.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted2005-01-012005-12-31United StatesFacilitiesUSD 56 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Facilities charges of $56 million as part of restructuring initiatives. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted2005-01-012005-12-31United StatesOtherUSD 80 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Charge for termination of an airport construction contract. Employee count not explicitly disclosed.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted20,0002001-09-11United StatesAllMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Following the Terrorist Attacks, the Company reduced its workforce by approximately 20,000 jobs.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted7,0002002-01-012003-03-31United StatesAllMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Initiatives announced in 2002 to reduce annual costs by $2 billion resulted in an estimated 7,000 jobs reduced by March 2003.
2005-12-31restructuringcompleted9,3002003-04-01United StatesAllMD&A
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Labor Agreements and Management Reductions in April 2003 resulted in an estimated $1.8 billion in annual savings and included a workforce reduction of approximately 9,300 jobs.
2005-09-30restructuringin_progress2018-12-31USD 139 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for aircraft charges, facility exit costs, and employee charges. Cash outlays for employee charges expected through end of 2005; facility exit costs through 2018.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progress2005-12-31United StatesAllUSD 31 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Employee charges accrual decreased from $36M to $5M during H1 2005; cash outlays for employee charges expected through 2005. No employee count disclosed.
2005-06-30restructuringin_progress2005-12-31USD 5 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for employee charges is $5 million as of June 30, 2005. Cash outlays for these charges are expected to occur through 2005. No specific headcount affected is disclosed in this period.
2005-03-31restructuringin_progress2005-12-31USD 15 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for employee charges as of March 31, 2005. Cash outlays for these charges expected to occur through 2005. No specific headcount affected is disclosed in this quarter's filing.
2005-03-31otherannounced2005-04-20United StatesAll Employeesother
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Board approved 1.5% base salary increases for officers and a pay plan for all U.S. payroll employees, effective May 1, 2005.
2004-12-31restructuringin_progress3,2002004-12-312005-06-30United StatesAll work groups except flight attendantsUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance accrued for approximately 3,200 job reductions across all work groups except flight attendants, targeted for completion by June 2005.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-12-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD -11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reversal of prior-year severance accruals for the 2003 Labor Agreements and Management Reductions due to fewer furloughs than anticipated.
2004-12-31plant_closurecompleted2004-12-31United StatesFleet — McDonnell Douglas MD-80USD 21 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Permanent retirement of seven owned MD-80 aircraft previously in temporary storage; no employee count disclosed.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted3,2002004-01-012005-06-30United StatesAll work groups except flight attendantsUSD 42 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Accrued primarily severance costs for approximately 3,200 job reductions across all work groups except flight attendants (by June 2005). Part of ongoing cost reduction initiatives.
2004-12-31restructuringcompleted2004-01-012004-12-31United StatesVariousUSD -11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reversal of reserves previously established for employee severance due to fewer furloughs than anticipated and volume of pilot retirements.
2004-09-30restructuringin_progress2003-04-012004-12-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD -11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Adjustment to prior accruals for severance costs related to 2003 Management Reductions and Labor Agreements due to fewer furloughs than anticipated and volume of pilot retirements. Original 2003 reduction involved approx. 8,000 jobs.
2004-06-30restructuringin_progress2003-04-012004-12-31Employee SeveranceUSD -11 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Adjustment to prior accruals for severance costs related to 2003 Management Reductions and Labor Agreements due to fewer furloughs than anticipated and volume of pilot retirements. Remaining accrual for employee charges is $7 million.
2004-06-30restructuringin_progress2003-04-012014-12-31Aircraft Lease ReturnsUSD -20 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Adjustment to prior accruals for lease return and other costs initially recorded as special charges due to lower than anticipated lease return costs. Remaining accrual for aircraft charges is $135 million.
2004-06-30restructuringin_progress2003-04-012018-12-31Facility Exit CostsUSD 0 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		No new charges recorded in Q2 2004. Payments of $4 million made. Remaining accrual for facility exit costs is $52 million.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAll functionsUSD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining employee-charge accrual from 2002 restructuring initiatives; $4M paid during Q1 2004. No employee count disclosed. Cash outlays expected through 2004.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAll functionsUSD 170 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining aircraft-charge accrual from prior restructuring; $27M paid during Q1 2004. Cash outlays expected through 2014. No employee count disclosed.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progressUnited StatesAll functionsUSD 54 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Remaining facility-exit cost accrual from prior restructuring; $2M paid during Q1 2004. Cash outlays expected through 2018. No employee count disclosed.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progress2014-12-31USD 170 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for aircraft charges from prior restructuring initiatives. Cash outlays expected through 2014.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progress2018-12-31USD 54 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for facility exit costs from prior restructuring initiatives. Cash outlays expected through 2018.
2004-03-31restructuringin_progress2004-12-31USD 22 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Remaining accrual for employee charges from 2002 restructuring initiatives. Cash outlays expected through 2004.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress9,3002003-04-012004-06-30United StatesAll work groupsUSD 76 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Job reductions across all work groups tied to Management Reductions, Labor Agreements, and St. Louis hub reduction; primarily severance accrual.
2003-12-31restructuringin_progress2002-01-012003-03-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Additional severance accrued in FY2003 for the 2002 workforce reduction program (~7,000 jobs by March 2003); charge is FY2003 activity only.
2003-12-31othercompleted2003-04-012003-04-30United StatesAll work groupsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		April 2003 agreements with APA, TWU, and APFA substantially reduced labor costs; also included Management Reductions for non-union personnel. No headcount count disclosed for this action.
2003-12-31restructuringcompleted9,3002003-022004-06-30United StatesAll work groupsUSD 76 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduced approximately 9,300 jobs across all work groups by June 2004 in conjunction with Management Reductions and Labor Agreements. Accrued primarily severance costs.
2003-12-31restructuringcompleted20,0002001-092001-12-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD 71 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduced workforce by approximately 20,000 jobs in fourth quarter 2001. Accrued primarily severance and benefits. Included in 2001 special charges.
2003-09-30restructuringin_progress8,0002003-04-012004-06-30United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 60 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Estimated 8,000 job reductions by June 2004 under Labor Agreements and Management Reductions; $60M severance charge recorded in Q2 2003, cash outlays over up to twelve months. Filer states no additional severance charges expected for this reduction.
2003-09-30restructuringcompleted7,0002002-08-012003-03-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		2002 workforce realignment announced August 2002 to be completed by March 2003; $25M severance charge recorded in Q1 2003 as part of those initiatives.
2003-09-30plant_closureannounced2003-07-162003-11-01St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesSt. Louis hub operationsMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reduction in size of St. Louis hub effective November 1, 2003; additional employee severance, benefits and facility exit charges expected in Q4 2003. No employee count or charge amount disclosed.
2003-09-30restructuringin_progress8,0002003-04-012004-06-30United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 60 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in workforce resulting from Labor Agreements and Management Reductions. Includes part-time schedules, furloughs, and permanent layoffs. $60 million severance charge recorded in Q2 2003.
2003-09-30restructuringannounced2003-07-162003-11-01St. LouisHub operationssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced reduction of St. Louis hub size effective November 1, 2003. Company expects to record additional charges in Q4 2003 for employee severance, benefits, and facility exit costs.
2003-06-30restructuringin_progress8,0002003-03-312004-06-30United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 60 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 8,000 jobs to be reduced by June 2004 under Modified Labor Agreements and Management Reductions; $60M severance charge recorded in Q2 2003, cash outlays over up to twelve months. A separate $25M severance charge was recorded in Q1 2003.
2003-06-30othercompleted2003-03-312003-04-25United StatesAll employee groups (APA, TWU, APFA unions and non-union personnel)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Ratified Modified Labor Agreements delivering approximately $1.8B in annual savings ($1.0B wage/benefit, $0.8B work rules); ~37.9M stock options granted at $5.00 exercise price.
2003-06-30plant_closureannounced2003-07-162003-11-01St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis hub operations and reservations officerestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Hub reduction effective 2003-11-01; St. Louis reservations office closing effective 2003-09-15. Additional charges expected in Q3/Q4 2003 for severance, facility exit and aircraft charges; amounts not estimable at filing.
2003-06-30restructuringin_progress8,0002003-02-012004-06-30United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 60 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company estimates reduction of approximately 8,000 jobs by June 2004 in conjunction with Management Reductions and Modified Labor Agreements. $60 million severance charge recorded in Q2 2003.
2003-06-30plant_closureannounced2003-07-162003-11-01St. Louis, MissouriHub operations and reservationssubsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Announced July 16, 2003: reduction of St. Louis hub effective Nov 1, 2003, and closure of St. Louis reservations office effective Sept 15, 2003. Additional charges expected in Q3/Q4 2003.
2003-03-31restructuringin_progress2003-01-01United StatesCompany-wideUSD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Severance charges incurred in Q1 2003 as part of restructuring initiatives; employee severance accrual decreased from $44M to $38M after $31M in payments.
2003-03-31restructuringannounced2003-03-31United StatesCompany-widesubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Labor agreements with three major unions targeting $1.8B annual savings; ~$0.8B from work rule changes resulting in additional job reductions. Severance charges expected beginning Q2 2003 but amount not estimable at filing. Agreements ratified April 16, 2003 and modified April 25, 2003.
2003-03-31restructuringin_progress2003-03-31USD 25 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Incurred $25 million in severance charges in Q1 2003. Part of broader labor agreements ratified in April 2003 expected to result in additional job reductions, but employee counts for those future reductions were not estimable at filing.
2003-03-31otherannounced2003-04-25subsequent_events
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Modified Labor Agreements ratified by three major unions. Agreements include changes in work rules resulting in additional job reductions. Severance charges expected to begin in Q2 2003, but amount and headcount could not be reasonably estimated at filing.
2002-12-31restructuringin_progress7,0002002-08-132003-03-31United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Part of the August 13, 2002 cost/capacity initiative covering hub de-peaking, Fokker fleet phase-out and Q4 capacity reduction. Accomplished via voluntary programs, leaves, part-time schedules, furloughs and permanent layoffs; $57M charge recorded in Q3 2002 with cash outlays over up to twelve months. Additional Q4 2002 charges were not significant and are excluded from special charges.
2002-12-31otherannounced2003-03-31United StatesAll employee work groups (pilots, TWU, flight attendants, management/support staff, agents and representatives)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Post-year-end Labor Agreements deliver about $1.8B in annual savings ($1.0B wage/benefit cuts, ~$0.8B work-rule changes producing additional job reductions, headcount not quantified), plus options over ~38M AMR shares vesting over three years. Ratification vote results expected 2003-04-15; failure to ratify would likely prompt a Chapter 11 filing. A pilot lawsuit filed 2003-04-14 contested the ratification process; a TRO was denied.
2002-12-31layoffcompleted20,0002001-09-012001-12-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD 71 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Prior-year (fiscal 2001) action tied to the post-September 11 schedule reduction to ~80% of pre-attack capacity; included here only because the filing restates it in Item 1 as context for the 2002 workforce level. Cash outlays occurred substantially during 2001.
2002-12-31restructuringcompleted7,0002002-08-132003-03-31United StatesAll work groupsUSD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in workforce to realign with capacity reductions, fleet simplification, and hub restructurings. Charge primarily related to voluntary programs.
2002-09-30restructuringin_progress7,0002002-08-132003-03-31United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Q3 2002 charge of ~$57M relates primarily to voluntary programs under collective bargaining agreements with pilot and flight attendant work groups; additional employee charges expected in Q4 2002. Cash outlays over up to twelve months.
2002-09-30plant_closurecompleted2001-09-282001-09-28United StatesDallas Love Field operations; six Admiral's Clubs, five airport Platinum Service Centers, ~105 off-airport Travel Centers in 37 citiesUSD 61 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge recorded in Q3 2001 for future lease commitments and write-off of leasehold improvements; $3M of cash outlays occurred during 2002. No employee count disclosed.
2002-09-30restructuringin_progress7,0002002-08-132003-03-31GlobalAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 57 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction to realign workforce with capacity reductions, fleet simplification, and hub restructurings. Accomplished via voluntary programs, leaves, part-time schedules, furloughs, and permanent layoffs. $57M charge recorded in Q3 2002 primarily for voluntary programs.
2001-12-31reduction_in_forcecompleted20,0002001-09-192001-12-31United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 71 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Driven by post-September 11 schedule reduction of about 20 percent; accomplished via leaves of absence, job sharing, elimination of open positions, furloughs and permanent layoffs; cash outlays approximated the charge during 2001. Filing predates Reg S-K Item 101(c) human capital rules; no total workforce headcount disclosed anywhere in the filing.
2001-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-04-092001-04-09United StatesAmerican Airlines (TWA assets, primary hub St. Louis)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of substantially all TWA assets for approximately $742 million cash; headcount added through the acquisition is not disclosed in the filing.
2001-12-31plant_closurecompleted2001-09-28United States (37 cities)Customer facilities — six Admiral's Clubs, five airport Platinum Service Centers, approximately 105 off-airport Travel CentersUSD 87 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge relates primarily to future lease commitments and write-off of leasehold improvements and fixed assets; associated employee reductions not separately quantified. Also included in facility exit costs: $28 million charge for sale of Raleigh-Durham terminal lease rights (December 2001).
2001-12-31restructuringcompleted20,0002001-09-19United StatesAll work groupsUSD 71 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in workforce resulting from September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and schedule reduction. Accomplished through leaves of absence, job sharing, elimination of open positions, furloughs, and permanent layoffs. Charge of $71 million recorded for employee termination benefits.
2001-09-30restructuringannounced20,0002001-09-19United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reduction of at least 20,000 jobs via leave of absences, job sharing, elimination of open positions, furloughs and permanent layoffs, driven by ~20% schedule cut after September 11 attacks. Cash outlays expected substantially during remainder of 2001.
2001-09-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-04-092001-04-09United StatesTrans World Airlines (TWA) operationsbusiness_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Purchase of substantially all TWA assets for ~$742 million; TWA operating results consolidated from April 9, 2001. Headcount added not quantified in this filing.
2001-09-30plant_closureannounced2001-09-282001-09-28United StatesFacilities: Dallas Love Field service, six Admiral's Clubs, five airport Platinum Service Centers, ~105 off-airport Travel Centers in 37 citiesUSD 61 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Charge covers leasehold improvements, fixed assets and future lease commitments; cash outlays ~$19 million through remaining lease terms extending to 2017. Associated headcount reduction not separately quantified.
2001-09-30restructuringin_progress20,0002001-09-19United StatesAll work groups (pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, fleet service clerks, agents, management and support staff)USD 55 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction of workforce by at least 20,000 jobs due to September 11 attacks and schedule reduction. Charge of $55 million for termination benefits. Accomplished through leave of absences, job sharing, elimination of open positions, furloughs, and permanent layoffs.
2001-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-04-092001-04-09United StatesTWA LLC (St. Louis hub operations)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AMR purchased substantially all assets of Trans World Airlines for ~$742M cash; no employee headcount added disclosed. TWA operated 180 aircraft at period-end.
2001-06-30otherannounced2001-06-18United StatesManagement and support staffMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company announced a management and support staff hiring freeze as part of cost-reduction actions in response to earnings pressure.
2001-06-30otherin_progress2001-05-24United StatesFlight attendants (Association of Professional Flight Attendants)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Contract negotiations with APFA; American accepted binding arbitration on May 24, APFA rejected it May 31; Presidential Emergency Board appointed June 26 with July 1 deadline.
2001-06-30otherin_progress2001-06-30United StatesFlight attendants and mechanics (tentative labor contracts)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Company recorded ~$170M in additional wages/salaries/benefits in Q2 2001 related to tentative labor contracts with flight attendants and mechanics; expected significantly higher labor costs in 2001.
2001-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted2001-04-09United StatesTrans World Airlines (TWA)USD 742 (millions)business_combinations_footnote
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company purchased substantially all assets of TWA. Headcount not disclosed, but wages increased by approx $286M in Q2 due to TWA addition.
2001-06-30otherin_progress2001-06-30United StatesManagement and Support StaffMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced a hiring freeze for management and support staff in response to earnings pressure.
2001-06-30otherin_progress2001-06-30United StatesFlight OperationsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Company announced retirement of 27 aircraft earlier than planned, including entire DC-9 fleet by Q1 2002, implying workforce adjustments.
2001-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted2001-01-102001-04-09United StatesAirline operationssubsequent_events
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AMR purchased substantially all assets of Trans World Airlines for ~$625M cash including satisfaction of $312M DIP financing; consummated April 9, 2001 (after quarter end). No employee headcount disclosed for TWA workforce acquired.
2001-03-31acquisition_additionannounced2001-01-10United StatesSlots, gates and aircraft from US AirwaysMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire key strategic US Airways assets from United upon completion of United/US Airways merger; ~$1.2B cash plus ~$300M assumed aircraft leases. Contingent on merger closing, not expected in Q2 2001. No employee headcount disclosed.
2001-03-31acquisition_additionannounced2001-01-10United States49% equity stake in D.C. Air, LLCUSD 82 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire 49% stake in D.C. Air for $82M cash plus exclusive marketing agreement and wet-lease of Fokker 100 aircraft. Contingent on United/US Airways merger and definitive documentation. No employee headcount disclosed.
2000-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2001-01-10United StatesAmerican Airlines / TWAsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to purchase substantially all TWA assets for ~$500M cash plus ~$3.5B assumed obligations; American agreed to offer employment to all TWA U.S.-based union employees. No employee count disclosed. Bid increased to $625M during March 2001 auction; court approval obtained March 12, 2001.
2000-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2001-01-10United StatesAmerican Airlines / US Airways assets from Unitedsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire US Airways slots, gates, and aircraft from United for ~$1.2B cash plus ~$300M assumed operating leases; contingent on United/US Airways merger closing. No employee count disclosed.
2000-12-31acquisition_additionannounced2001-01-10United StatesDC Air LLC (49% stake)USD 82 (millions)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreement to acquire 49% stake in DC Air for $82M cash plus exclusive marketing agreement; contingent on United/US Airways merger. No employee count disclosed.
2000-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted2000-12-31United StatesAMR Eagle / American Eagle AirlinesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Business Express, Inc. merged into American Eagle Airlines, Inc. in December 2000. No employee count disclosed for the merger.
2000-06-30otherannounced2000-07-24United StatesPilots / Allied Pilots Association (APA)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative labor agreement with APA announced post-quarter; if ratified, would modify the existing contract and resolve American's $45.5M judgment against APA.
2000-06-30otherannounced2000-07-24PilotsLegal Proceedings
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement reached with Allied Pilots Association to modify existing labor contract and resolve $45.5 million judgment; subject to membership approval.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-03-01United StatesAMR Eagle — regional airline operationsItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		AMR Eagle acquired Business Express Airlines, Inc. in March 1999. No employee count disclosed. Eagle fleet grew from 209 to 268 aircraft year-over-year.
1999-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1999-01-011999-03-31United StatesAMR Services, AMR Combs, TeleService Resourcesdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of AMR Services, AMR Combs and TeleService Resources completed in Q1 1999; gain of $64M after tax. No employee count disclosed.
1999-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted2000-02-072000-03-15United StatesSabre Holdings Corporation (spin-off)subsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Spin-off of AMR's 83% interest in Sabre completed March 15, 2000, after fiscal year-end. No employee count disclosed. Sabre had 1999 revenues of $2,435M.
1999-12-31othercompleted1999-02-011999-02-13United StatesAllied Pilots Association (APA) — pilot workforceUSD 225 (millions)MD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA members engaged in increased sick time and declined additional trips in Feb 1999, causing system-wide cancellations. Estimated $225M pre-tax ($140M after-tax) impact on 1999 results. TRO obtained Feb 10; contempt granted Feb 13; operations normalized thereafter.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-01United StatesAmerican AirlinesItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Reno Air, Inc. completed in December 1998. Integration of Reno pilot workforce mentioned. No specific headcount added disclosed.
1999-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1999-03-01United StatesAMR EagleItem_1_Business
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Business Express Airlines, Inc. completed in March 1999. No specific headcount added disclosed.
1999-09-30othercompleted1999-02United StatesPilots (Allied Pilots Association)USD 140 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Illegal sick-out by some APA members in early Feb 1999 caused numerous cancellations; estimated $140M net earnings impact ($0.88/diluted share) for nine months ended Sep 30, 1999
1999-09-30reduction_in_forcecompleted3301999-081999-08-31SabreMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reduction in force of approximately 330 employees at end of August 1999; severance charges reflected in salaries and benefits expense
1999-09-30otherannounced1999-10-30United StatesPilots (Allied Pilots Association)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Subsequent event: American and APA reached agreement on Reno integration and new dispute-resolution processes on October 30, 1999
1999-09-30reduction_in_forcecompleted3301999-08-311999-08-31SabreMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Reduction in force of approximately 330 employees at the end of August 1999; severance charges recorded.
1999-09-30othercompleted1999-02-011999-02-28Airline GroupMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Illegal job action by some members of Allied Pilots Association (APA) in early February 1999 resulting in cancellations.
1999-06-30othercompleted1999-02United StatesAmerican Airlines pilots (Allied Pilots Association)USD 140 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		In early February 1999 some APA members used increased sick time and declined extra trips, causing numerous system-wide cancellations in response to the Reno Air acquisition. Estimated 1999 net earnings impact of $140 million ($0.87 diluted per share). Company and APA agreed to non-binding mediation; related consolidated passenger class actions pending (In re Allied Pilots Association Class Action Litigation).
1999-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-03United States (Northeast)AMR Eagle / American EagleMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Acquisition of regional carrier Business Express in March 1999 drove AMR Eagle revenue growth; acquired headcount not disclosed.
1999-06-30divestiture_reductioncompleted1999-03United StatesAMR Services, AMR Combs, TeleService Resources (discontinued operations)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sales of AMR Services, AMR Combs and TeleService Resources completed during the first quarter of 1999 (gain of ~$64 million after tax); exact transaction dates and divested headcount not disclosed.
1999-06-30restructuringannounced1999-03United StatesSabreMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Following Sabre's March 1999 reorganization, Sabre is reviewing alternatives to manage costs and improve operating margins in the latter half of 1999; these may include headcount reductions, reduced discretionary spending and project streamlining. No employee counts or charges disclosed.
1999-06-30othercompleted1999-02-01United StatesAirline GroupMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Illegal job action by Allied Pilots Association members involving increased sick time and declining to fly additional trips, resulting in numerous cancellations.
1999-06-30acquisition_additioncompleted1999-03-01NortheastAirline GroupMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Acquisition of Business Express, a regional carrier based in the Northeast. Headcount not explicitly disclosed.
1999-06-30restructuringin_progress1999-03-01SabreMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Sabre reorganization in March 1999. Reviewing alternatives aimed at managing costs, which may result in headcount reductions.
1999-03-31otherin_progress1999-02-01United StatesAirline Group — Allied Pilots Association (pilots)MD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA members engaged in increased sick time and declined extra trips, causing cancellations; estimated $140M pre-tax earnings impact. Non-binding mediation agreed.
1999-03-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-12-011999-02-24United StatesAirline Group — Reno Airother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Reno Air merger completed 1999-02-24; headcount added not quantified. Reno aircraft maintenance and rentals increased Airline Group expenses.
1999-03-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1999-01-011999-03-31United StatesAMR Services, AMR Combs, TeleService Resourcesother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sales of AMR Services, AMR Combs and TeleService Resources completed in Q1 1999; $64M after-tax gain. Headcount removed not quantified.
1999-03-31othercompleted1999-02-01United StatesAirline GroupUSD 140 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Illegal job action by Allied Pilots Association members involving increased sick time and declining to fly additional trips, resulting in numerous cancellations. Estimated negative impact on net earnings of $140 million.
1998-12-31acquisition_additioncompleted1998-11-191998-12-31United StatesAirline GroupItem_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American acquired Reno Air, Inc. in December 1998 for total cash consideration of $124 million. No employee headcount disclosed. Merger completed February 24, 1999 per Form 8-K.
1998-12-31divestiture_reductioncompleted1998-09-011999-03-31United StatesManagement Services Groupdiscontinued_operations_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Agreements reached to sell AMR Services, AMR Combs, and TeleService Resources. TeleService Resources sale completed 1999-01-31; AMR Combs completed 1999-03-04; AMR Services expected by end of Q1/early Q2 1999. No employee headcount disclosed for any divestiture.
1998-12-31othercompleted1999-02-011999-02-13United StatesAirline Group — Allied Pilots Associationsubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA members engaged in increased sick time and declined to fly additional trips in early Feb 1999, causing numerous cancellations. Temporary restraining order obtained 1999-02-10; contempt granted 1999-02-13. Estimated pre-tax earnings impact of $200–$225 million in Q1 1999. No employee count disclosed.
1998-12-31acquisition_additionannounced1999-03-011999-03-31United StatesAirline Group — AMR Eaglesubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American Eagle completed acquisition of Business Express Airlines in March 1999. No employee headcount disclosed.
1998-09-30divestiture_reductionannounced1998-09-291999-03-31United StatesManagement Services Group — AMR Global Services Corporation (AMR Services, AMR Combs, TeleService Resources)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Plan to sell most units of AMR Global Services announced September 29, 1998; results reclassified to discontinued operations. No employee count or severance charge disclosed.
1997-12-31othercompleted1997-02-151997-02-15United StatesAirline Group — Allied Pilots Association (APA) pilotsUSD 70 (millions)Item_1_Business
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA initiated a strike on 1997-02-15; President Clinton intervened same day with a Presidential Emergency Board, stopping the strike. Estimated $70 million negative impact on net earnings. No employee count disclosed.
1997-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2,4001995-12-311996-12-31United StatesAirline GroupUSD 332 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Approximately 2,100 mechanics and fleet service clerks and 300 flight attendants elected early retirement under programs offered in 1995. Majority left during 1996. Charge of $332 million recorded in 1995.
1997-09-30othercompleted1997-05-051997-05-05United StatesAirline Group — Allied Pilots Association pilotsother
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA members ratified a new labor agreement reached in March 1997; contract amendable 2001-08-31. Agreement granted pilots options on 5.75 million AMR shares at $83.375, offset by a completed share repurchase. No employee count or wage-rate detail disclosed.
1997-09-30divestiture_reductioncompleted1997-03-311997-03-31United StatesManagement Services Group — AMR Combs aircraft parts divisionMD&A
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Sale of the AMR Combs aircraft parts division occurred in March 1997 (prior quarter); referenced in this filing only as the driver of lower segment revenues and expenses. No headcount transferred or removed is disclosed.
1997-09-30othercompleted1997-05-05PilotsMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Allied Pilots Association ratified new labor agreement granting options to buy 5.75 million shares of AMR stock.
1997-06-30othercompleted1997-05-05United StatesAirline Group — Pilots (Allied Pilots Association)restructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA members ratified a new labor agreement reached in March 1997; contract amendable August 31, 2001. Agreement granted pilots options to buy 5.75 million AMR shares at $83.375. Company intends to repurchase up to 5.75 million shares to offset dilution; 1,902,575 shares repurchased as of June 30, 1997.
1997-06-30othercompleted1997-05-05Pilotsother
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Allied Pilots Association ratified new labor agreement; pilots granted options to buy 5.75 million shares.
1997-03-31othercompleted1997-05-05United StatesAirline Group — Allied Pilots Association pilotsUSD 20 (millions)other
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA members ratified a new labor agreement reached in March 1997 (amendable 2001-08-31). Pilots received options on 5.75 million AMR shares at $83.375; MD&A notes a $20 million charge within wages, salaries and benefits for the below-market grant. Company intends to repurchase up to 5.75 million shares to offset dilution. Number of pilots affected not disclosed.
1997-03-31othercompleted1997-03-311997-05-05United StatesAirline GroupUSD 20 (millions)MD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Ratification of new labor agreement with Allied Pilots Association. Agreement granted pilots options to buy 5.75 million shares. $20 million charge recorded for options granted below market value.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2,100United StatesAirline Group — Mechanics and Fleet Service Clerksrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Early retirement program offered in conjunction with renegotiated TWU/APFA labor contracts in 1995; majority departed during 1996. Total program charge of $332M recorded in 1995, not split by sub-group.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted300United StatesAirline Group — Flight Attendantsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Early retirement program offered in conjunction with renegotiated APFA labor contract in 1995; majority departed during 1996. Total program charge of $332M recorded in 1995, not split by sub-group.
1996-12-31otherannounced1997-02-15United StatesAirline Group — Allied Pilots Association (APA) pilotssubsequent_events
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		APA strike initiated Feb 15, 1997; Presidential Emergency Board appointed same day stopping the strike. Second tentative agreement reached Mar 19, 1997, pending ratification. Filing states any work stoppage would have material adverse impact.
1996-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2,4001995-12-311996-12-31United StatesAirline GroupUSD 332 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Early retirement programs for mechanics, fleet service clerks, and flight attendants. Approximately 2,100 mechanics/clerks and 300 flight attendants elected early retirement in 1995; majority left workforce during 1996. Charge recorded in 1995.
1996-12-31restructuringcompleted1995-12-311996-12-31United StatesAirline GroupUSD 48 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Planned early retirement of certain turboprop aircraft operated by regional carriers. Charge relates to future lease commitments and inventory write-down. Cash payments on leases in 1996 totaled approx $8 million.
1996-09-30otherannounced1996-09-021996-12-15United StatesAirline Group — Pilotsrestructuring_footnote
f5-10q / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Tentative agreement with Allied Pilots Association on new labor contract; includes options to buy 3 million AMR shares at $10 below market value at grant date; ratification decision expected by mid-December 1996
1996-09-30otherannounced1996-09-021996-12-15United StatesAirline GroupMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Tentative agreement reached with Allied Pilots Association on new labor contract; ratification expected by mid-December 1996.
1996-09-30otherannounced1996-09-02United StatesAirline GroupMD&A
f5-10q / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Pilots to receive options to buy 3 million shares of AMR stock; company contemplating share repurchase plan to mitigate dilution.
1995-12-31voluntary_separationin_progress2,4001995-10-011996-12-31United StatesAirline Group — mechanics, fleet service clerks, and flight attendantsUSD 332 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Approximately 2,100 mechanics/fleet service clerks and 300 flight attendants elected early retirement under programs tied to renegotiated TWU and APFA labor contracts. Majority expected to depart during 1996. Charge of $332M covers pension ($118M special termination + $102M actuarial losses), OPEB ($26M special termination + $67M actuarial losses), and $19M other termination benefits. Total 1995 restructuring charge was $533M including $193M aircraft impairment and $8M other.
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted1995-12-311995-12-31United StatesCorporate headquartersMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		Program completed in 1995; expected to reduce annual headquarters costs by $75M total, with approximately $40M realized in 1995. No headcount affected disclosed.
1995-12-31othercompleted1995-12-311995-12-31United StatesAirline Group — airport passenger handling at smaller stationsMD&A
f5-10k / MiMo-V2.6-Flash-fp8-HTML		American outsourced all passenger handling functions at nearly 30 smaller stations and less specialized customer service functions at most other cities. Expected to ultimately save approximately $80M annually. No headcount affected disclosed.
1995-12-31voluntary_separationcompleted2,4001995-10-011996-12-31United StatesAirline GroupUSD 332 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Early retirement programs for mechanics, fleet service clerks, and flight attendants. 2,100 mechanics/clerks and 300 flight attendants elected early retirement in 1995; majority to leave in 1996.
1995-12-31restructuringcompleted1995-12-311996-12-31United StatesAirline GroupUSD 193 (millions)restructuring_footnote
f5-10k / Qwen3.6-27B-Q8_0		Provisions for aircraft impairment (DC-10 writedown) and planned retirement of turboprop aircraft. No specific employee count disclosed for this component.