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Variable Interest Entities ("VIE") (Details) $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) aircraft
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Tax-Exempt Special Facilities Revenue Bonds |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Underlying debt and interest | $ | $ 1.9
Mainline Aircraft |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Aircraft under operating lease, fixed purchase options | 6
Regional Aircraft |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Aircraft under operating lease | 60

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