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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives |  |  | $ 34,988 | $ (3,979)
Other expense |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ 21,236 | $ (23,776) | 34,988 | (9,299)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other expense |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | 21,256 | (23,703) | 35,068 | (9,248)
Fuel swaps | Other expense |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (20) | $ (73) | $ (80) | $ (51)

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