CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Exchange of existing aircraft, fair value	$ 4
Additional payments to acquire replacement aircraft	10
Non-cash loss included in other income (expense)	$ 4.4

Amount of gain (loss) from the difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of an asset that was sold or retired, and gain (loss) from the write down of assets from their carrying value to fair value.

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