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Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Effects of Fuel Options Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details 4)

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Effects of Fuel Options Which Were Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details 4) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fuel Options, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fuel Options
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain recognized in other income (expense)    $ 85us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
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