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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Billions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2024 aircraft	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) aircraft
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future aircraft purchase commitments | $		$ 19.0
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
B-737-10
Future Purchase Commitments
Number of aircraft expected delivery in 2026		20
Number of aircraft expecting delivery in thereafter		80

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