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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities    
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 6,131 $ 5,919 Close
Property and equipment additions:    
Flight equipment, including advance payments (2,944) (2,560)
Ground property and equipment, including technology (886) (1,161)
Purchase of short-term investments 0 (2,312)
Redemption of short-term investments 1,130 3,488
Acquisition of strategic investments 0 (152)
Other, net 130 84
Net cash used in investing activities (2,570) (2,613) Close
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Payments on debt and finance lease obligations (2,411) (3,710)
Cash dividends (225) (64)
Other, net (34) (36)
Net cash used in financing activities (2,670) (3,810) Close
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents 891 (504) Close
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,395 3,473
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period 4,286 2,969
Non-Cash Transactions:    
Right-of-use assets acquired or modified under operating leases 217 443
Flight and ground equipment acquired or modified under finance leases (17) 37
Operating leases converted to finance leases 0 53
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 3,969 2,835
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other 97 134
Noncurrent Assets:    
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets 220 0
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents $ 4,286 $ 2,969