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Special Charges - Summary of Special Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Special charges, net of recoveries	$ 19,084	$ 3,473		$ 112,818	$ 119,842
Airline
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Airline special charges	21,010	2,907		115,395	18,894
Accelerated depreciation on airframes identified for early retirement
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Airline special charges	845	2,907		3,498	6,799
Accelerated amortization of software identified for redevelopment
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Airline special charges	1,273	0		21,193	0
Integration costs
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Airline special charges	18,892	0		83,685	0
Organizational restructuring
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Airline special charges	0	0	$ 12,100	0	12,095
Credit loss on note receivable
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Airline special charges	0	0		7,019	0
Sunseeker special charges, net of insurance recoveries
Business Interruption Loss [Line Items]
Sunseeker special charges, net of insurance recoveries	$ (1,926)	$ 566		$ (2,577)	$ 100,948