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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue recognized that was previously recorded in air traffic liability | $ 4.2 | $ 2.2 | $ 3.1
Marketing contracts initial terms, minimum (in years) | 3 years |  |
Marketing contracts initial terms, maximum (in years) | 11 years |  |
Cash sales of miles from marketing agreements | $ 5.7 | $ 4.1 | $ 2.9
Majority of new miles, redemption period (in years) | 2 years |  |

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