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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Unrealized gain on effective portion of fuel hedge, tax	$ 2,100	$ 935	$ 1,208
Reclassification of fuel hedge gain into statement of operations, tax	$ 1,932	$ 1,200	$ 1,101

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Tax effect on amount of gains on a cash flow hedge reclassified in the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income.

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Tax effect of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss).

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