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GENERAL AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES GENERAL AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - REVENUE RECOGNITION (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Travel credits for future travel $ 33alk_TravelCreditsForFutureTravel $ 26alk_TravelCreditsForFutureTravel