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Convertible, Redeemable Preferred Stock, Stock Options, Common Stock and Warrants - Stock Options Activity (Details)

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Convertible, Redeemable Preferred Stock, Stock Options, Common Stock and Warrants - Stock Options Activity (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 2 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Row 44 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
Dec. 31, 2012
Row 44 2011 Equity Incentive Plan
Mar. 31, 2013
Global Eagle Stock Option Plan
Shares:      
Beginning Balance 43,686,492   0
Granted 0   3,350,000
Exercised     0
Exercised-cashless (Global Eagle) (40,644,825)    
Exercised-cash (225,000)    
Forfeited (2,816,667)   0
Ending Balance 0 43,686,492 3,350,000
Exercisable     6,252
Expected to vest     3,343,748
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share):      
Beginning Balance $ 0.11   $ 0.00
Granted $ 0.00   $ 9.94
Exercised     $ 0.00
Exercised-cashless (Global Eagle) $ 0.11    
Exercised-cash $ 0.10    
Forfeited $ 0.10   $ 0.00
Ending Balance $ 0.00 $ 0.11 $ 9.94
Exercisable     $ 10.00
Expected to vest     $ 9.94
Granted, weighted average remaining contractual term     4 years 10 months 16 days
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term   7 years 11 months 12 days 4 years 10 months 16 days
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term     4 years 10 months 21 days
Expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term     4 years 10 months 17 days
Granted, aggregate intrinsic value     $ 10,250,000
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value   $ 9,187 $ 10,250
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value     0
Expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value     $ 10,250