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Hurricane Ian - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) Aircraft engine | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Aircraft
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total special charges | $ 142 | $ 1,738 | $ 1,700 | $ 100
Other Aircraft Related Costs |  |  | $ 1,200 | $ 100
Number of Aircraft Retired | Aircraft |  |  |  | 1
Number of Engines Retired | engine |  |  | 3 |
Other Expenses |  |  | $ 500 |
Airbus A320 Aircraft Series |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of Aircraft Retired | Aircraft |  |  | 2 |
Hurricane Ian |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Non-Operating Special Charge | $ 35,000 |  |  | $ 35,000

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