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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2021

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Management Reimbursement Revenue by Segment

These revenues and expenses are reported in equal amounts as costs reimbursed from our managed locations:

			Three Months Ended July 31,												Nine Months Ended July 31,
(in millions)			2021						2020						2021						2020
Business & Industry			$	47.5					$	42.6					$	134.1					$	178.0
Aviation			13.4						14.8						39.9						61.4
Total			$	60.9					$	57.4					$	174.1					$	239.3

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