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Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail)

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Effects of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Detail) (Cash Flow Hedge, Fuel Swaps, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flow Hedge | Fuel Swaps
             
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]              
Gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)-effective portion $ 13,500 $ 30,848 $ 132 $ 23,029 $ 18,906 $ 29,928 $ 5,851
Gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense) - ineffective portion (83) 157 (182) (473) (509) 457 140
Amount reclassified from accumulated comprehensive income (loss) into fuel expense (2,081) (1,600) (5,080) (13,932) (14,448) (36,686) (3,065)
Effect of derivative on consolidated financial statements         $ 3,949 $ (6,301) $ 2,926