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Term Loan Rollforward (Details) - Orbitz $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 447,750
Ending balance | 429,599
Term Loans [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 447,750
Repayments of Long-term Debt | (18,151)
Ending balance | $ 429,599

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