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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 14,120 | $ 11,914 | $ 10,232
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses | 26,564 | 2,345 | 1,682
Deductions | (14) | (139) |
Balance at End of Year | $ 40,670 | 14,120 | 11,914
Number of seats on aircraft | item | 50 |  |
Allowance for inventory obsolescence |  |  |
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 13,933 | 11,588 | 10,138
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses | 26,564 | 2,345 | 1,450
Balance at End of Year | 40,497 | 13,933 | 11,588
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable |  |  |
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | 187 | 326 | 94
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses |  |  | 232
Deductions | (14) | (139) |
Balance at End of Year | $ 173 | $ 187 | $ 326

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