CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (21,759)	$ (8,158)	$ (47,716)	$ (31,788)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	(1,664)	(4,287)	643	(4,079)
Negative plan amendment/reclassified to liability	4,461	0	4,686	0
Amounts reclassified to income	1,000	413	2,000	827
Defined benefit plan adjustment	(5,461)	(413)	(6,686)	(827)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,797	(3,874)	7,329	(3,252)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(17,962)	(12,032)	(40,387)	(35,040)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(58)	(7)	(65)	48
Comprehensive loss attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$ (17,904)	$ (12,025)	$ (40,322)	$ (35,088)