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LEASES - Narratives (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) aircraft | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of lease aircrafts (aircraft) | 329 |  |
Number of lease aircrafts, finance (aircraft) | 22 |  |
Number of lease aircrafts, operating (aircraft) | 18 |  |
Number of lease aircrafts, short-term (aircraft) | 289 |  |
Impairment charges for ROU assets | $ | $ 0 | $ 17 | $ 0
Finance Lease, Impairment Loss | $ | 0 |  | $ 0
Lessee, Finance Lease and Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Amount | $ | $ 348 |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Lessee, Lease Term | 1 month |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Lessee, Lease Term | 139 years |  |

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