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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Inventories |  |
Inventory allowance | $ | $ 40.5 | $ 13.9
Number of seats on aircraft | item | 50 |

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- Definition Represents the number of aircraft seats. + References No definition available. + Details
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- References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of airline related inventory (including expendable merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies to be used primarily in air transport of passengers or freight) to net realizable value; takes into consideration such factors as market value, excessive quantities based on expected sales, technological obsolescence, and shrinkage. + References No definition available. + Details
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