Note 9 - Commitments Schedule of Rent Expense (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Aircraft and engine rent	$ 126.0rjet_AircraftAndEngineRent	$ 122.6rjet_AircraftAndEngineRent	$ 110.7rjet_AircraftAndEngineRent
other rent expenses	10.3rjet_OtherRentExpenses	11.7rjet_OtherRentExpenses	9.2rjet_OtherRentExpenses
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 136.3us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense	$ 134.3us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense	$ 119.9us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense

Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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