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Equity Investments - LNS (Details) - LNS € in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 04, 2017 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 EUR (€)
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Contract extension period | 9 years |  |
Upfront fees associated with the new concession | € 800 |  |
Concession upfront fees, installment one |  |  | € 50
Concession upfront fees, installment two |  |  | 300
Concession upfront fees, installment three |  |  | 450
Prorated |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Concession upfront fees, installment one |  | $ 11.9 | 10
Concession upfront fees, installment two |  | 74.3 | 60
Concession upfront fees, installment three |  | 104.2 | € 90
Accounts receivable from equity method investment | $ |  | $ 11.3 |

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