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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives |  |  | $ (6,353) | $ (49,607)
Other income (expense) |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (3,636) | $ (32,781) | (12,936) | (49,798)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other income (expense) |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | (2,464) | (32,705) | (11,712) | (49,607)
Fuel swaps | Other income (expense) |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (1,172) | $ (76) | $ (1,224) | $ (191)

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