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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Billions | 1 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2024 aircraft | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Future aircraft purchase commitments | $ |  | $ 19.9
A350-1000 |  |
Future Purchase Commitments |  |
Number of aircraft agreed to be acquired | 20 |
A350-1000 Widebody |  |
Future Purchase Commitments |  |
Number of optional additional aircrafts | 20 |

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