Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis(1)
December 31, 2019Valuation
Technique
(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2
Cash equivalents$586  $586  $—  (a)
Restricted cash equivalents847  847  —  (a)
Long-term investments1,099  881  218  (a)
Hedge derivatives, net
Fuel hedge contracts (1)  (a)(b)
Interest rate contracts61  —  61  (a)
Foreign currency exchange contracts —   (a)

December 31, 2018Valuation
Technique
(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2
Cash equivalents$1,222  $1,222  $—  (a)
Restricted cash equivalents1,183  1,183  —  (a)
Short-term investments
U.S. government securities50  45   (a)
Asset- and mortgage-backed securities36  —  36  (a)
Corporate obligations90  —  90  (a)
Other fixed income securities27  —  27  (a)
Long-term investments1,090  880  210  (a)
Hedge derivatives, net
Fuel hedge contracts15  20  (5) (a)(b)
Interest rate contracts —   (a)
Foreign currency exchange contracts(3) —  (3) (a)

(1)See Note 10, "Employee Benefit Plans," for fair value of benefit plan assets.