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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) Aircraft
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Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months | $ 65,900
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year | 21,000
Purchase Obligation | $ 86,900
Airbus A320 Aircraft Series |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |
Number Of Aircraft Committed To Purchase | Aircraft | 5

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