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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Orbitz - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	0	4,275
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
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