CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 11,520	$ 3,065	$ (36,196)	$ (28,723)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustment	(1,075)	(2,095)	(432)	(6,174)
Negative plan amendment/reclassified to liability	2,534	0	7,220	0
Curtailment	1,062	0	1,062	0
Amounts reclassified to income	725	413	2,725	1,240
Defined benefit plan adjustment	4,321	413	11,007	1,240
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,246	(1,682)	10,575	(4,934)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	14,766	1,383	(25,621)	(33,657)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(50)	(230)	(115)	(182)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Alliance One International, Inc.	$ 14,816	$ 1,613	$ (25,506)	$ (33,475)