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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, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (8,205) | $ (24,940) | $ (124,736) | $ (24,229)
Foreign currency forward contracts | Other income (expense) |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | 4,907 | (26,035) | (35,265) | (25,189)
Fuel swaps | Other income (expense) |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | (13,112) | 1,095 | (89,471) | 974
Fuel swaps | Fuel |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |  |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (14)

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