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Leases - Additional Information (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2018
Other Lease Information (Details) [Abstract] |  |
Capital and operating leases expiration term | various dates through 2051 |
Percentage Total Aircraft Fleet Leased | 6.00% | 7.00%
Operating leases weighted-average remaining lease term | 6 years |

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