Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Revenue | $ 2,133 | $ 1,968 | $ 6,537 | $ 6,046 |
| Cost of revenue | (1,364) | (1,254) | (4,139) | (3,832) |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (185) | (167) | (604) | (519) |
| Operating income (loss) | 224 | 220 | 725 | 712 |
| Interest expense | (105) | (166) | (326) | (502) |
| Other income (expense), net | (9) | 5 | 12 | (41) |
| Income tax expense | (56) | 66 | (186) | (78) |
| Net earnings (loss) | (7) | 194 | 661 | 634 |
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (12) | (15) | (34) | (29) |
| Net earnings attributable to Expedia, Inc. | (19) | 179 | 627 | 605 |
Expedia [Member] |
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| Revenue | 2,987 | 2,540 | ||
| Cost of revenue | (586) | (517) | ||
| Gross Profit | 2,401 | 2,023 | ||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (1,745) | (1,415) | ||
| Amortization | (23) | (25) | ||
| Restructuring charges and other | (8) | 0 | ||
| Operating income (loss) | 625 | 583 | ||
| Interest expense | (95) | (68) | ||
| Other income (expense), net | 12 | (9) | ||
| Income tax expense | (138) | (152) | ||
| Net earnings (loss) | 404 | 354 | ||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 2 | 4 | ||
| Net earnings attributable to Expedia, Inc. | $ 402 | $ 350 | ||
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of net Income or Loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (if any) deducted in order to derive the portion attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.
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- Definition The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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