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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details)

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Investments In Affiliates Accounted For Using The Equity Method (Expedia Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets $ 2,926 $ 6,555
Property and equipment, net 1,079 1,038
Goodwill 5,987 5,983
Other assets 83 87
Total assets 17,025 26,600
Current liabilities 3,446 4,739
Deferred income taxes 1,870 2,709
Long-term debt 4,838 5,970
Other liabilities 199 244
Noncontrolling interests 115 129
Equity 6,481 11,313
Total liabilities and equity 17,025 26,600
Expedia [Member]
   
Current assets 2,598 1,702
Property and equipment, net 341 277
Goodwill 3,653 3,642
Intangible assets 779 798
Other assets 306 232
Total assets 7,677 6,651
Current liabilities 2,616 1,889
Deferred income taxes 258 248
Long-term debt 1,645 1,645
Other liabilities 120 132
Noncontrolling interests 140 64
Equity 2,898 2,673
Total liabilities and equity $ 7,677 $ 6,651