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Commitments and Contingencies Letters of Credit Table (Details) - Orbitz - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Letters of Credit [Line Items] |  |
Letters of Credit and Similar Instruments | $ 96,053 | $ 101,298
Restricted cash | 92,544 | 97,810
Issued Under LOC Facility [Member] |  |
Letters of Credit [Line Items] |  |
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | 0 | 2,892
Restricted cash | 0 | 3,176
Uncommitted Letter of Credit Facilities and Surety Bonds [Member] |  |
Letters of Credit [Line Items] |  |
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | 96,053 | 98,406
Restricted cash | $ 92,544 | $ 94,634

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