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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Aircraft Commitments by Year (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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Future aircraft purchase commitments: |
Total | $ 18,700
Future aircraft purchase commitments |
Future aircraft purchase commitments: |
Nine months ending December 31, 2023 | 2,360
2023 | 4,460
2024 | 4,290
2025 | 3,830
2026 | 2,580
Thereafter | 1,200
Total | $ 18,720

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