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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jul. 24, 2025 aircraft | Jun. 30, 2025 aircraft | Jun. 30, 2025 aircraft | Dec. 27, 2019 Claim
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of claims alleged in litigation case | Claim |  |  |  | 7
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of aircraft orders converted | 11 |  |  |
B737-8 |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of aircraft deliveries |  | 17 | 28 |
B-737-700 |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of aircraft retirements |  | 7 |  |
B737-7 |  |  |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of aircraft options exercised |  | 9 |  |

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