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Description of the business and summary of significant accounting policies - Relevant events (Details) | Feb. 16, 2018 shares | Dec. 28, 2017 aircraft | Nov. 10, 2016 | Feb. 17, 2010 | May 09, 2005
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Number of aircraft purchased | aircraft |  | 80 |  |  |
Concesionaria |  |  |  |  |
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Term of authorization to provide air transportation services |  |  |  | 10 years | 5 years
Volaris Costa Rica |  |  |  |  |
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Term of authorization to provide air transportation services |  |  | 5 years |  |
Series B shares |  |  |  |  |
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Conversion of equivalent number of shares | shares | 45,968,598 |  |  |  |

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