Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Annual Report Document Transition Report Document Period End Date Entity File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address State Or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Amendment Flag Entity Central Index Key Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Ex Transition Period ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag Entity Shell Company Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Auditor Name Auditor Firm ID Auditor Location Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Statement [Table] Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis] Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain] Aircraft and Flight Equipment Leasehold Improvements, Aircraft, other Computer Hardware and Software Represents information pertaining to aircrafts under finance leases. Finance leases Represents the information pertaining to rotable parts related to the airline industry. Rotable Parts Statement [Line Items] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash, Current Restricted Cash Short-term Investments Investments Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable, net of an allowance for credit losses of $250 and $224, respectively Deposits Assets, Current Short-term Lessor Maintenance Deposits Inventory, Net Inventory, net of a reserve for obsolescence of $1,275 and $996, respectively Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid Expenses Other Assets, Current Other Current Assets Assets, Current Total Current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Property & Equipment, net: Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property & Equipment Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Accumulated Depreciation & Amortization Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Total Property & Equipment, net Other Assets [Abstract] Other Assets: Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other Intangible Assets, net Total Other Intangible Assets Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating Lease Right-of-use Assets Amount of asset related to aircraft lease deposits. Aircraft Lease Deposits Aircraft Deposits Deposits Assets, Noncurrent Long-term Lessor Maintenance Deposits Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Deferred Tax Asset Other Assets, Noncurrent Other Assets Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all other assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total Total Other Assets Assets Total Assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued Salaries, Wages, and Benefits Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current Accrued Transportation Taxes The value of air transportation services sold but as yet unused by the passenger, including sales for air transportation to be provided by the reporting air carrier and air transportation to be provided by another air carrier for whom sales were made. Used to reflect the current portion of the liability (within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Air Traffic Liabilities, Current Air Traffic Liabilities Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities Derivative Liabilities Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of the over-market liabilities to be amortized within one year or the operating cycle if longer. Overmarket Liabilities, Current Over-market Liabilities Finance Lease, Liability, Current Less: Short-term Obligations Finance Lease Obligations Finance lease liabilities, current Value of deferred revenue or cost to provide products or services, which is expected to be recognized in income or incurred within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, resulting from customer loyalty program. Loyalty Program Liabilities, Current Loyalty Program Liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Current Less: Short-term Obligations Operating Lease Obligations Operating lease liabilities, current Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Less: Current Maturities of Long-term Debt Current Maturities of Long-term Debt Other Liabilities, Current Other Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-term Liabilities: Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of the over-market liabilities to be amortizeed after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Overmarket Liabilities, Noncurrent Over-market Liabilities Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Finance Lease Obligations Finance lease liabilities, long-term Value of deferred revenue or cost to provide products or services, which is expected to be recognized in income or incurred after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, resulting from customer loyalty program. Loyalty Program Liabilities, Noncurrent Loyalty Program Liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating Lease Obligations Operating lease liabilities, long-term Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term Debt Total Long-term Debt Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of the income tax receivable agreement due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Income Taxes Receivable Agreement, Noncurrent Income Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Long-term Liabilities Other Long-term Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Long-term Liabilities Liabilities Total Liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16) Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock Common stock with $0.01 par value, 995,000,000 shares authorized, 57,872,452 and 46,839,659 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock with $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020. Receivable from Shareholders or Affiliates for Issuance of Capital Stock Loans to Stockholders Additional Paid In Capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accounts Receivable, allowance for credit losses Inventory Valuation Reserves Inventory, reserve for obsolescence Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock-par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock-shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock-shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock-shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock-par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock-shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock-shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock-shares outstanding Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights Exercise price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares Outstanding shares Income Statement [Abstract] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Passenger Cargo Other Revenues [Abstract] Operating Revenues: Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Operating Revenues Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating Expenses: Fuel Costs Aircraft Fuel Labor and Related Expense Salaries, Wages, and Benefits Aircraft Rental Aircraft Rent Aircraft Maintenance, Materials, and Repairs Maintenance expense Maintenance Selling and Marketing Expense Sales and Marketing Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and Amortization The amount of expenses incurred on ground handling for aircraft during the reporting period. Ground Handling Expense Ground Handling Landing Fees and Other Rentals Landing Fees and Airport Rent Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Net (Gain) Loss Special Items, net Total Special Items, net Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Other Operating, net Costs and Expenses Total Operating Expenses Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating Income Operating Income Operating Income (Loss) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Non-operating Income (Expense): Investment Income, Interest Interest Income Interest Expense Interest Expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total Non-operating Income (Expense), net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) before Income Tax Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net Income (Loss) Net Income (Loss) Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Net Income (Loss) per share to common stockholders: Earnings / (Loss) Per Share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Denominator: Shares used for computation: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Warrants Common Stock Loans to Stockholders APIC Retained Earnings Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis] Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain] Cumulative Effect of New ASU Stockholder's Equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balances, at End of period Balances, at Beginning of period Shares, Outstanding Balances, at End of period (in shares) Balances, at Beginning of period (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities Shares Granted to Stockholders (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Exercise of Stock Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Exercised (in shares) Exercise of Stock Options (in shares) Equity impact of shares surrendered by the stockholder in exchange of promissory notes. Shares Surrendered By Stockholders, Value, In Exchange Of Promissory Notes Shares Surrendered by Stockholders Number of shares surrendered by the stockholders in exchange of promissory notes issued by the company. Shares Surrendered By Stockholders, Shares, In Exchange Of Promissory Notes Shares Surrendered by Stockholders (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Initial Public Offering Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Initial Public Offering (in shares) Shares issued Value of warrants exercised. Warrants Exercised, Value Exercise of Apollo Warrants Number of warrants exercised. Warrants Exercised Exercise of Apollo Warrants (in shares) Warrants exercised The amount of decrease in equity on establishment of income tax receivable agreement liability. Decrease In Equity Due To Income Tax Receivable Agreement Liability Income Tax Receivable Agreement Shares Granted, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Stock-based Compensation Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture Stock-based Compensation (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued Amazon Warrants CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Adjustments to reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash from Operating Activities: The amount of tax receivable adjustment during reporting period. Tax Receivable Agreement Adjustment Tax Receivable Agreement Adjustment The amount of adjustments to operating lease right of use assets. Adjustments to Operating Lease Right of use Assets Operating Lease Right-of-use Assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Non-Cash (Gain) Loss on Asset Transactions, net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Fuel Derivatives Amount of Amortization of maintenance reserve over market liabilities. Amortization Of Maintenance Reserve Over Market Liabilities Amortization of Over-market Liabilities Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Taxes Total Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit) The amount of warrants vested during the period. Warrants Vested, Value Amazon Warrants Vested Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Stock-based Compensation Expense Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventory Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Prepaid Expenses The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount of lessor maintenance deposits money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods. Increase (Decrease) in Lessor Maintenance Deposits Lessor Maintenance Deposits The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount of aircraft lease deposits money paid in advance for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods. Increase (Decrease) in Aircraft Lease Deposits Aircraft Lease Deposits