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LONG-TERM DEBT - LINE OF CREDIT (DETAILS) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
credit_facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Line of Credit Facility, Number of Credit Facilities 2alk_LineOfCreditFacilityNumberOfCreditFacilities
Line of Credit Facility, minimum asset requirement $ 500alk_LineofCreditFacilityminimumassetrequirement
Secured by aircraft [Member]  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity 100us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity
/ us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis
= alk_SecuredByAircraftMember
Secured by other [Member]  
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]  
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity $ 100us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity
/ us-gaap_LineOfCreditFacilityAxis
= alk_SecuredByOtherMember