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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - aircraft	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 24, 2025	Mar. 31, 2025
Subsequent Event
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft options exercised	3
B737-8
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft deliveries		11
B-737-700
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft retirements		12
B-737-800
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft retirements		2
-7 Firm Orders
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of aircraft options exercised		9

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