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Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Aug. 31, 2014
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Aug. 27, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Cash distribution to parent from discontinued operation | $ 350linta_CashDistributionToParentFromDiscontinuedOperation | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 653us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent | Ìý |
| Other assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 6,442us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherNoncurrentAssets | Ìý |
| Current liabilities | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | 265us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent | Ìý |
| Trip Holdings | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net debt | Ìý |
350linta_NetDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = linta_TripHoldingsMember |
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| Proceeds from Issuance of Debt |
400us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = linta_TripHoldingsMember |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Net debt | Ìý |
350linta_NetDebt / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
653us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
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| Investments in available-for-sale securities and other cost investments | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
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Ìý |
| Property & Equipment, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
39us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationPropertyPlantAndEquipmentNoncurrent / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
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| Goodwill | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
3,460us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationGoodwillNoncurrent / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
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| Trademarks | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
1,832linta_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsTrademarks / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
Ìý |
| Other intangible assets, net | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
905linta_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsOtherIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
Ìý |
| Other assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
34us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherNoncurrentAssets / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
Ìý |
| Current liabilities | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
265us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
Ìý |
| Debt, including current portion | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
369linta_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsDebt / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
Ìý |
| Net deferred tax liability | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
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Ìý |
| Revenue | Ìý | Ìý |
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1,033us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationRevenue / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
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| Earnings (loss) before income taxes | Ìý | Ìý |
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1,102us-gaap_DiscontinuedOperationIncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationDuringPhaseOutPeriodBeforeIncomeTax / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | Ìý | Ìý |
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| Earnings (loss) attributable to parent | Ìý | Ìý |
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| Liberty Interactive Corporation | Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
$ 0.53us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_LibertyInteractiveCorporationMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
$ 0.52us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_LibertyInteractiveCorporationMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| Liberty Interactive common stock | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
25us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember |
Ìý |
| Current liabilities | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
22us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember |
Ìý |
| Liberty Interactive common stock | Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | Ìý | Ìý |
$ (0.03)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ (0.03)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ (0.09)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | Ìý | Ìý |
$ (0.03)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ (0.03)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ (0.09)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_InteractiveGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| Liberty Ventures common stock | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Current assets | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
628us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember |
Ìý |
| Current liabilities | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
$ 243us-gaap_LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember |
Ìý |
| Liberty Ventures common stock | Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings [Member] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share | Ìý | Ìý |
$ 0.16us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ 0.12us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ 11.26us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerBasicShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share | Ìý | Ìý |
$ 0.16us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ 0.12us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
$ 11.09us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTaxPerDilutedShare / linta_EconomicPerformanceGroupAxis = linta_VenturesGroupMember / us-gaap_IncomeStatementBalanceSheetAndAdditionalDisclosuresByDisposalGroupsIncludingDiscontinuedOperationsAxis = linta_LibertyTripadvisorHoldingsMember |
| TripAdvisor, Inc. | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Ownership interest in investee | Ìý |
22.00%linta_OwnershipInterestInInvestee / us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis = linta_TripadvisorIncMember |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | Ìý |
57.00%us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquired / us-gaap_ScheduleOfEquityMethodInvestmentEquityMethodInvesteeNameAxis = linta_TripadvisorIncMember |
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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of investments in available-for-sale securites and other cost investments. No definition available.
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Cash distribution to parent from discontinued operation No definition available.
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Amount of debt, including current portion attributable to the disposal group. No definition available.
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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of other intangible assets, net. No definition available.
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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying amount of trademarks. No definition available.
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Amount of debt outstanding, less cash on-hand No definition available.
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Ownership interest in investee No definition available.
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Amount classified as assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Pretax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income tax expense or benefit attributable to Income or Loss from discontinued operations during the phase-out period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as deferred tax liabilities attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as goodwill attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as other assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as property, plant and equipment attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of sales or other form of revenues attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of income (loss) from a disposal group, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount allocable to noncontrolling interests. Includes, net of tax, income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Per basic share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Per diluted share amount, after tax, of income (loss) from the day-to-day business activities of the discontinued operation and gain (loss) from the disposal of the discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as liabilities attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of, expected to be disposed of within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt. No definition available.
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