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Transactions with Related Parties | Transactions with Related Parties The following represents the net receivables (payables) to related parties (in millions):
Pursuant to a capacity purchase agreement between American and AAG’s wholly-owned regional airlines operating as American Eagle, American purchases all of the capacity from these carriers and recognizes passenger revenue from flights operated by American Eagle. In 2017, 2016 and 2015, American recognized expense of approximately $1.7 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, related to wholly-owned regional airline capacity purchase agreements. |