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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Oct. 31, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001512077  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Shares Outstanding   92,860,448
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes