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Revenue from contract with customers - Summary of Changes in Contract Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Air traffic liability |  |
Disclosure of changes in contact liabilities [line items] |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 621,895 | $ 611,856
Sales | 4,121,670 | 3,843,468
Revenue recognition | (3,240,883) | (3,083,778)
Tax recognition | (638,415) | (587,551)
Reimbursements | (97,307) | (119,844)
Interline tickets | (25,012) | (35,485)
Other | (4,332) | (6,771)
Balance at end of year | 737,616 | 621,895
Frequent flyer liability |  |
Disclosure of changes in contact liabilities [line items] |  |
Balance at beginning of year | 132,065 | 124,816
Deferred of revenue | 91,598 | 79,892
Revenue recognition | (68,078) | (72,643)
Balance at end of year | 155,585 | 132,065
Current | 74,216 | 59,449
Non-current | $ 81,369 | $ 72,616

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