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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Passenger and Ground Handling Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
ExpressJet United Express ERJ Agreement and ExpressJet American ERJ145 Agreement |  |  |
Other Revenue Items |  |  |
Deemed rental income under code-share agreement | $ 516.0 | $ 504.9 | $ 497.0

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