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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) aircraft
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Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |
Remainder of fiscal year | $ 700
2021 | 800
2022 | 1,600
2023 | 1,800
2024 | 1,200
Thereafter | 1,600
Restricted assets pledged under letter of credit | 26
Restricted assets pledged related to workers compensation insurance policies and other business partner agreements | $ 25
A-321 Neo |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligations disclosure | aircraft | 69
A220-300 |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items] |
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligations disclosure | aircraft | 69

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