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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Billions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($) employee
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Future aircraft purchase commitments | $ | $ 16.0
Number of employees covers under collective bargaining agreement | employee | 500

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