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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, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Current assets $ 3,120 $ 6,555  
Property and equipment, net 1,133 1,038  
Goodwill 5,978 5,983 5,891
Assets of discontinued operations, noncurrent 0 5,770  
Other assets 78 87  
Total assets 17,339 26,600  
Current liabilities 3,568 4,739  
Deferred income taxes 2,046 2,709  
Long-term debt 4,850 5,970  
Liabilities of discontinued operations, noncurrent 0 1,474  
Other liabilities 189 180  
Noncontrolling interests 134 129  
Equity 6,493 11,313  
Total liabilities and equity 17,339 26,600  
Expedia [Member]
     
Current assets 2,275 1,708  
Property and equipment, net 320 246  
Goodwill 2,877 2,865  
Intangible assets 744 747  
Assets of discontinued operations, noncurrent 0 865  
Other assets 289 226  
Current liabilities 2,553 1,896  
Deferred income taxes 280 264  
Long-term debt 1,249 1,249  
Liabilities of discontinued operations, noncurrent 0 396  
Other liabilities 118 115  
Noncontrolling interests 105 64  
Equity 2,200 2,673  
Total liabilities and equity $ 6,505 $ 6,657