Sabre (SABR) 10-Q 10 Aug 20 2020 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Aug. 03, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Registrant Name	Sabre Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-36422
Entity Tax Identification Number	20-8647322
Entity Address, Address Line One	3150 Sabre Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Southlake
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	76092
City Area Code	682
Local Phone Number	605-1000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	SABR
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		275,892,760
Entity Central Index Key	0001597033
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 83,044	$ 1,000,006	$ 742,021	$ 2,049,367
Cost of revenue	350,551	763,388	962,066	1,550,951
Selling, general and administrative	116,563	154,705	315,436	306,096
Operating (loss) income	(384,070)	81,913	(535,481)	192,320
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(58,581)	(39,608)	(96,023)	(77,621)
Equity method (loss) income	(499)	413	(1,185)	946
Other, net	(6,098)	(2,479)	(53,584)	(4,349)
Total other expense, net	(65,178)	(41,674)	(150,792)	(81,024)
(Loss) Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(449,248)	40,239	(686,273)	111,296
Provision for income taxes	(5,718)	12,145	(32,972)	23,988
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	(443,530)	28,094	(653,301)	87,308
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(672)	1,350	(2,798)	(102)
Net (loss) income	(444,202)	29,444	(656,099)	87,206
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(71)	1,606	712	2,518
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$ (444,131)	$ 27,838	$ (656,811)	$ 84,688
Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders:
(Loss) Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (1.61)	$ 0.10	$ (2.38)	$ 0.31
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	(0.01)	0
Net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share)	(1.61)	0.10	(2.39)	0.31
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders:
(Loss) Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	(1.61)	0.10	(2.38)	0.31
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	0	0	(0.01)	0
Net (loss) income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ (1.61)	$ 0.10	$ (2.39)	$ 0.31
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	275,693	274,245	274,865	274,911
Diluted (in shares)	275,693	275,483	274,865	276,596
Dividends per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0.14	$ 0.14	$ 0.28

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (444,202)	$ 29,444	$ (656,099)	$ 87,206
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments ("CTA")	2,087	1,206	293	(1,088)
Retirement-related benefit plans:
Net actuarial gain, net of taxes of $(1,206)	0	0	4,141	0
Amortization of prior service credits, net of taxes of $80, $80, $160, and $160	(278)	(278)	(556)	(556)
Amortization of actuarial losses, net of taxes of $(561), $(353), $(926), and $(706)	1,942	1,222	3,206	2,444
Net change in retirement-related benefit plans, net of tax	1,664	944	6,791	1,888
Derivatives:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $(262), $2,647, $6,185, and $4,243	1,012	(9,174)	(22,806)	(14,583)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains, net of taxes of $(1,787), $(86), $(2,302), and $(641)	6,559	307	8,394	2,510
Net change in derivatives, net of tax	7,571	(8,867)	(14,412)	(12,073)
Share of other comprehensive loss of equity method investments	(145)	(447)	(798)	(419)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	11,177	(7,164)	(8,126)	(11,692)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(433,025)	22,280	(664,225)	75,514
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	71	(1,606)	(712)	(2,518)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Sabre Corporation	$ (432,954)	$ 20,674	$ (664,937)	$ 72,996

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net actuarial gain, taxes			$ (1,206)
Amortization of prior service credits, taxes	$ (80)	$ (80)	(160)	$ (160)
Amortization of actuarial losses, taxes	(561)	(353)	(926)	(706)
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivatives, taxes	(262)	2,647	6,185	4,243
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses, taxes	$ (1,787)	$ (86)	$ (2,302)	$ (641)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,306,288	$ 436,176
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $101,036 and $56,367	291,480	546,533
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	138,691	139,211
Total current assets	1,736,459	1,121,920
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,938,427 and $1,815,844	540,220	641,722
Equity method investments	23,860	27,494
Goodwill	2,631,900	2,633,251
Deferred income taxes	27,248	21,812
Other assets, net	628,048	670,105
Total assets	6,129,206	5,689,957
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	134,129	187,187
Accrued compensation and related benefits	110,272	94,368
Accrued subscriber incentives	87,243	316,254
Deferred revenues	105,282	84,661
Other accrued liabilities	249,609	189,548
Current portion of debt	77,876	81,614
Tax Receivable Agreement	0	71,911
Total current liabilities	764,411	1,025,543
Deferred income taxes	78,033	107,402
Other noncurrent liabilities	352,262	347,522
Long-term debt	4,608,478	3,261,821
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Stockholders’ equity
Common Stock: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 authorized shares; 297,131 and 294,319 shares issued, 275,872 and 273,733 shares outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively	2,971	2,943
Additional paid-in capital	2,411,716	2,317,544
Treasury Stock, at cost, 21,259 and 20,587 shares at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively	(474,105)	(468,618)
Retained deficit	(1,466,428)	(763,482)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(157,432)	(149,306)
Non-controlling interest	9,300	8,588
Total stockholders’ equity	326,022	947,669
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	6,129,206	5,689,957
Customer Relationships
Current assets
Finite lived intangible assets, net	299,985	311,015
Other Intangible Assets
Current assets
Finite lived intangible assets, net	$ 241,486	$ 262,638

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Allowance for credit loss	$ 101,036	$ 56,367
Accumulated depreciation on property and equipment	$ 1,938,427	$ 1,815,844
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	297,131,000	294,319,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	275,872,000	273,733,000
Treasury stock, shares held (in shares)	21,259,000	20,587,000
Customer Relationships
Accumulated amortization	$ 748,319	$ 735,367
Other Intangible Assets
Accumulated amortization	$ 694,427	$ 674,073

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Operating Activities
Net (loss) income	$ (656,099)	$ 87,206
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	189,815	208,290
Allowance for credit losses	47,727	13,613
Deferred income taxes	(45,793)	(14,140)
Amortization of upfront incentive consideration	37,289	38,974
Stock-based compensation expense	26,339	33,989
Acquisition termination fee	24,811	0
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	6,445	1,986
Loss from discontinued operations	2,798	102
Dividends received from equity method investments	1,652	1,164
Equity method loss (income)	1,185	(946)
Other	1,223	(803)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables	178,063	(103,861)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,727	(4,000)
Capitalized implementation costs	(5,698)	(15,202)
Upfront incentive consideration	(25,198)	(35,236)
Other assets	20,096	(2,162)
Accrued compensation and related benefits	16,784	(23,675)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	(240,231)	57,428
Deferred revenue including upfront solution fees	21,029	14,934
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(395,036)	257,661
Investing Activities
Additions to property and equipment	(39,333)	(67,196)
Other investing activities	(4,413)	(8,967)
Cash used in investing activities	(43,746)	(76,163)
Financing Activities
Proceeds of borrowings from lenders	1,495,000	0
Payments on Tax Receivable Agreement	(71,958)	(101,482)
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders	(38,544)	(76,875)
Payments on borrowings from lenders	(37,905)	(23,655)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(29,473)	0
Net payments on the settlement of equity-based awards	(5,241)	(7,002)
Other financing activities	(3,686)	(6,325)
Repurchase of common stock	0	(77,636)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,308,193	(292,975)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations
Cash used in operating activities	(1,802)	(1,196)
Cash used in discontinued operations	(1,802)	(1,196)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2,503	256
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	870,112	(112,417)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	436,176	509,265
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,306,288	$ 396,848

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total	Adoption of New Accounting standards	Adjusted balance	Common Stock	Additional Paid in Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Retained Earnings (Deficit)Adoption of New Accounting standards	Retained Earnings (Deficit)Adjusted balance	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossAdjusted balance	Noncontrolling Interest	Noncontrolling InterestAdjusted balance
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019					293,909,061		18,280,416
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018		$ 974,271			$ 2,917	$ 2,243,419	$ (377,980)	$ (768,566)			$ (132,724)		$ 7,205
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income (loss)				$ 53,216						$ 56,850		$ (4,528)		$ 894
Common stock dividends	[1]	(38,594)						(38,594)
Settlement of stock-based awards (in shares)					2,245,107		477,357
Settlement of stock-based awards		(6,842)			$ 22	3,311	$ (10,175)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)							1,491,521
Repurchase of common stock		(32,146)					$ (32,146)
Stock-based compensation expense		15,694				15,694
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018					291,663,954		16,311,538
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019		965,599			$ 2,939	2,262,424	$ (420,301)	(750,310)			(137,252)		8,099
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019					294,159,564		20,527,812,000
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018		974,271			$ 2,917	2,243,419	$ (377,980)	(768,566)			(132,724)		7,205
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income (loss)		75,514
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018					291,663,954		16,311,538
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019		919,688			$ 2,942	2,281,995	$ (467,232)	(760,753)			(144,416)		7,152
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019					294,159,564		20,527,812,000
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019		965,599			$ 2,939	2,262,424	$ (420,301)	(750,310)			(137,252)		8,099
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income (loss)		22,280						27,838			(7,164)		1,606
Common stock dividends	[1]	(38,281)						(38,281)
Settlement of stock-based awards (in shares)					250,503		65,149,000
Settlement of stock-based awards		(162)			$ 3	1,276	$ (1,441)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)							2,182,247,000
Repurchase of common stock		(45,490)					$ (45,490)
Stock-based compensation expense		18,295				18,295
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary common stock		(2,553)											(2,553)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019					293,909,061		18,280,416
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019		919,688			$ 2,942	2,281,995	$ (467,232)	(760,753)			(144,416)		7,152
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020					296,543,470		21,228,917
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019		947,669	$ (7,591)		$ 2,943	2,317,544	$ (468,618)	(763,482)	$ (7,591)		(149,306)		8,588
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income (loss)		(231,200)						(212,680)			(19,303)		783
Common stock dividends	[2]	(38,544)						(38,544)
Settlement of stock-based awards (in shares)					2,224,053		642,065
Settlement of stock-based awards		(5,200)			$ 22	50	$ (5,272)
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 17,577				17,577
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		294,319,000			294,319,417		20,586,852
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020		$ 682,711			$ 2,965	2,335,171	$ (473,890)	(1,022,297)			(168,609)		9,371
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020		297,131,000			297,130,702		21,258,581
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 947,669	$ (7,591)		$ 2,943	2,317,544	$ (468,618)	(763,482)	$ (7,591)		(149,306)		8,588
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income (loss)		$ (664,225)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		0
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		294,319,000			294,319,417		20,586,852
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020		$ 326,022			$ 2,971	2,411,716	$ (474,105)	(1,466,428)			(157,432)		9,300
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020		297,131,000			297,130,702		21,258,581
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020		$ 682,711			$ 2,965	2,335,171	$ (473,890)	(1,022,297)			(168,609)		9,371
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive income (loss)		(433,025)						(444,131)			11,177		(71)
Settlement of stock-based awards (in shares)					587,232		29,664
Settlement of stock-based awards		(41)			$ 6	168	$ (215)
Stock-based compensation expense		8,762				8,762
Equity component of convertible note issuance, net		67,615				67,615
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020					296,543,470		21,228,917
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020		$ 326,022			$ 2,971	$ 2,411,716	$ (474,105)	$ (1,466,428)			$ (157,432)		$ 9,300
[1]	A quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on our common stock.
[2]	A quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on our common stock.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ST_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividend paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.14	$ 0.14	$ 0.14

General Information

General Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
General Information	General Information Sabre Corporation is a Delaware corporation formed in December 2006. On March 30, 2007, Sabre Corporation acquired Sabre Holdings Corporation (“Sabre Holdings”). Sabre Holdings is the sole subsidiary of Sabre Corporation. Sabre GLBL Inc. ("Sabre GLBL") is the principal operating subsidiary and sole direct subsidiary of Sabre Holdings. Sabre GLBL or its direct or indirect subsidiaries conduct all of our businesses. In these consolidated financial statements, references to “Sabre,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “ours” and “us” refer to Sabre Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires. We connect people and places with technology that reimagines the business of travel. We operate our business and present our results through three business segments: (i) Travel Network, our global travel marketplace for travel suppliers and travel buyers, (ii) Airline Solutions, a broad portfolio of software technology products and solutions primarily for airlines, and (iii) Hospitality Solutions, an extensive suite of leading software solutions for hoteliers. Recent Events— The travel industry continues to be adversely affected by the global health crisis due to the outbreak of the coronavirus ("COVID-19") in January 2020, as well as by government directives that have been enacted to slow the spread of the virus. As expected, this pandemic continued to have a material impact to our consolidated financial results in the second quarter of 2020, resulting in a material decrease in transaction-based revenue across all three of our business units compared to the prior year. Lower Travel Network volumes resulted in a material decline in incentive consideration costs, as expected. The reduction in revenues as the result of COVID-19 has significantly adversely affected our liquidity. We have responded with measures to increase our cash position, including our previously disclosed suspension of dividends and share repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program, borrowing under our existing revolving credit facility, and the completion of debt offerings. See Note 7. Debt for further information. We believe that we have resources to sufficiently fund our liquidity requirements over at least the next twelve months; however, given the magnitude of travel decline and the unknown duration of the COVID-19 impact, we will continue to monitor our liquidity levels and take additional steps should we determine they are necessary. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major shifts in the travel ecosystem resulting in the changing needs of our airline, hotel and agency customers. As a result, we decided in the second quarter of 2020 to accelerate the organizational changes we began in 2018 to address the changing travel landscape through a strategic realignment of our airline and agency-focused businesses to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and cost structure. During the third quarter of 2020, we will substantially complete our implementation of these initiatives and other measures to support the new organizational structure. In connection with these measures, we recorded a $48 million charge associated with these restructuring activities in the second quarter of 2020. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a charge of $73 million in connection with these restructuring activities. See Note 4. Restructuring Activities for further details on the costs incurred related to restructuring activities. See Note 15. Subsequent Events for further information on the organizational impact this restructuring will have on our business beginning in the third quarter. The inputs into our judgments and estimates consider the economic implications of COVID-19 on our critical and significant accounting estimates. Cancellations of airline travel reservations prior to the day of departure are estimated based on the historical level of cancellation rates, adjusted to take into account any recent factors which could cause a change in those rates. In the first and second quarters of 2020, the airline industry experienced a significantly higher number of airline travel reservation cancellations as a result of COVID-19 than expected as of December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020. As a result, our cancellation reserve as of June 30, 2020 was further adjusted for the significant effect that COVID-19 has had on the travel industry and the resulting volume of airline travel cancellations. Given the unprecedented amount of air booking cancellations in the first half of 2020, we expect variability in the amount of our cancellation reserve in future periods as estimates of cancellations may differ from historical and recent experience. Our air booking cancellation reserve totaled $60 million at June 30, 2020. See Note 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers for further information regarding the impact of cancellations on revenue during the second quarter. Additionally, our provision for expected credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $48 million, primarily related to fully reserving for aged balances related to certain customers, bankruptcy-related reserves, an increase in our forecasted credit losses due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and other general increases in bad debt from aging balances as applied under the newly adopted credit loss standard. See Note 6. Credit Losses. Given the uncertainties surrounding the duration and effects of COVID-19 on transaction volumes in the global travel industry, particularly air travel transaction volumes, including from airlines’ insolvency or suspension of service or aircraft groundings, we cannot provide assurance that the assumptions used in our estimates will be accurate. We reviewed our goodwill and other long-lived assets including intangible assets as of June 30, 2020, and did not identify any material impairments. See Note 9. Fair Value Measurements for further information about our interim goodwill assessment. As we cannot predict the duration or scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, future impairments may occur and the negative financial impact to our consolidated financial statements and results of operations of potential future impairments cannot be reasonably estimated but could be material. Basis of Presentation— The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2020. The accompanying interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2020 . We consolidate all majority-owned subsidiaries and companies over which we exercise control through majority voting rights. No entities are consolidated due to control through operating agreements, financing agreements or as the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts after elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions. All dollar amounts in the financial statements and the tables in the notes, except per share amounts, are stated in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. All amounts in the notes reference results from continuing operations unless otherwise indicated. Use of Estimates —The preparation of these interim financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that certain amounts be recorded based on estimates and assumptions made by management. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions. Our accounting policies that utilize significant estimates and assumptions include: (i) estimation for revenue recognition and multiple performance obligation arrangements, (ii) determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, (iii) the evaluation of the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets and goodwill, (iv) assumptions utilized to test recoverability of capitalized implementation costs and customer and subscriber advances, (v) judgments in capitalization of software developed for internal use, (vi) the evaluation of uncertainties surrounding the calculation of our tax assets and liabilities, (vii) estimation of the air booking cancellation reserve, and (viii) the evaluation of the allowance for credit losses. Our use of estimates and the related accounting policies are discussed in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2020. Additionally, see Note 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers for additional information on the use of significant estimates and assumptions in recognizing revenue and Note 6. Credit Losses for additional information regarding the use of significant estimates and assumptions related to the allowance for credit losses. Given the uncertainties surrounding the duration and effects of COVID-19, we cannot provide assurance that the assumptions used in our estimates will be accurate. Share Repurchase Program— In February 2017, we announced the approval of a multi-year share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") to purchase up to $500 million of Sabre's common stock outstanding. Repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program may take place in the open market or privately negotiated transactions. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we did not repurchase any shares pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. On March 16, 2020, we announced the suspension of share repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program in conjunction with certain cash management measures we are undertaking as a result of the market conditions caused by COVID-19. Approximately $287 million remains authorized for repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program as of June 30, 2020. Adoption of New Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued updated guidance which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or by another reference rate expected to be discontinued, if certain criteria are met. The updated standard is effective for all entities upon issuance and we will apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. There was no impact to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as a result of adopting this standard. Our current hedging contracts do not extend past December 31, 2021. In October 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance that eliminates the requirement that entities consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control in their entirety when assessing whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest and instead requires entities to consider these indirect interests on a proportional basis. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2020, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance on customer's accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Under this updated standard, a customer in a cloud-computing arrangement that is a service contract is required to follow guidance on software developed for internal use to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. This standard aligns the accounting for implementation costs for hosting arrangements, regardless of whether they convey a license to the hosted software. The standard requires that capitalized implementation costs related to a hosting arrangement that is a service contract be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement, beginning when the component of the hosting arrangement is ready for its intended use, similar to requirements in guidance on software developed for internal use. In addition, costs incurred during the preliminary project and post- implementation phases are expensed as they are incurred. We adopted this standard prospectively in the first quarter of 2020, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for the measurement of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. Under this updated standard, the current "incurred loss" approach is replaced with an "expected loss" model for instruments measured at amortized cost. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2020, resulting in a $10 million increase in the allowance for credit losses, partially offset by a $1 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities and a $1 million increase in accounts receivable with a corresponding increase of approximately $8 million in our opening retained deficit as of January 1, 2020. See Note 6. Credit Losses for more information on the impacts from adoption and ongoing considerations. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In August 2020, the FASB issued updated guidance limiting the accounting models for convertible instruments, which will result in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract when compared to existing guidance. Under the updated guidance, some convertible debt instruments will be accounted for as a single liability measured at amortized cost. Additionally, the updated guidance both enhances disclosures around convertible instruments and requires the use of the if-converted method to calculate diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments. The updated standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. We are evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued updated guidance which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions within existing income tax guidance, and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to promote consistency among reporting entities. The updated standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers Contract Balances Revenue recognition for a significant portion of our revenue coincides with normal billing terms, including Travel Network's transactional revenues, and Airline Solutions' and Hospitality Solutions' Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") and hosted revenues. Timing differences among revenue recognition, unconditional rights to bill, and receipt of contract consideration may result in contract assets or contract liabilities. The following table presents our assets and liabilities with customers as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Account Consolidated Balance Sheet Location June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Contract assets and customer advances and discounts (1) Prepaid expenses and other current assets / other assets, net $ 96,134 $ 105,499 Trade and unbilled receivables, net Accounts receivable, net 286,583 539,806 Long-term trade unbilled receivables, net Other assets, net 26,363 38,250 Contract liabilities Deferred revenues / other noncurrent liabilities 187,593 167,832 ________________________________ (1) Includes contract assets of $5 million and $6 million for June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recognized revenue of approximately $17 million from contract liabilities that existed as of January 1, 2020. Our long-term trade unbilled receivables, net relate to license fees billed ratably over the contractual period and recognized when the customer gains control of the software. We evaluate collectability of our accounts receivable based on a combination of factors and record reserves as described further in Note 6. Credit Losses. Revenue The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by business (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Air $ (69,732) $ 584,424 $ 245,585 $ 1,224,902 Lodging, Ground and Sea 10,081 96,969 82,512 187,256 Other 26,389 43,239 66,344 86,442 Total Travel Network (33,262) 724,632 394,441 1,498,600 Reservation Systems 32,229 126,236 137,360 253,464 Commercial and Operations Solutions 56,986 84,230 130,516 167,788 Other 309 1,367 1,533 3,508 Total Airline Solutions 89,524 211,833 269,409 424,760 SynXis Software and Services 26,749 64,798 77,480 129,012 Other 2,253 9,078 10,759 17,695 Total Hospitality Solutions 29,002 73,876 88,239 146,707 Eliminations (2,220) (10,335) (10,068) (20,700) Total Sabre Revenue $ 83,044 $ 1,000,006 $ 742,021 $ 2,049,367 Transaction revenue for airline travel reservations is recognized by Travel Network at the time of booking of the reservation, net of estimated future cancellations. In the first and second quarters of 2020, the airline industry experienced a significantly higher number of airline travel reservation cancellations as a result of COVID-19 than expected as of December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020. Revenue for the second quarter was negatively impacted by approximately $100 million resulting from increased cancellation activity beyond what was initially estimated. Our cancellation reserve is highly sensitive to our estimate of bookings that we expect will eventually travel, as well as to the mix of those bookings between domestic and international, given the varying rates paid by airline suppliers. To address this change in estimate, we further increased our reserve for future cancellations to $60 million as of June 30, 2020 to account for the significant effect that COVID-19 has had on the travel industry and the resulting volume of airline travel cancellations and the impacts on the booking fee rate for higher international cancellations and lower international new bookings than previously experienced. Given the unprecedented amount of air booking cancellations in the first half of 2020, we expect variability in the amount of our cancellation reserve in future periods as estimates of cancellations may differ from historical and recent experience. We may occasionally recognize revenue in the current period for performance obligations partially or fully satisfied in the previous periods resulting from changes in estimates for the transaction price, including any changes to our assessment of whether an estimate of variable consideration is constrained. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the impact on revenue recognized in the current period, from performance obligations partially or fully satisfied in the previous period, is immaterial. We recognize revenue under long-term contracts that primarily includes variable consideration based on transactions processed. A majority of our consolidated revenue is recognized as a stand-ready performance obligation with the amount recognized based on the invoiced amounts for services performed, known as right to invoice revenue recognition. Certain of our contracts, primarily in the Airlines Solutions business, contain minimum transaction volumes, which in many instances are not considered substantive as the customer is expected to exceed the minimum in the contract. Unearned performance obligations primarily consist of deferred revenue for fixed implementation fees and future product implementations, which are included in deferred revenue and other noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. We have not disclosed the performance obligation related to contracts containing minimum transaction volume, as it represents a subset of our business, and therefore would not be meaningful in understanding the total future revenues expected to be earned from our long-term contracts.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Farelogix On August 20, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") filed a complaint in federal court in the District of Delaware, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Sabre from acquiring Farelogix, Inc. ("Farelogix"), alleging that the proposed acquisition is likely to substantially lessen competition in violation of federal antitrust law. On April 7, 2020, the trial court ruled in favor of Sabre, denying the DOJ's request for an injunction. On April 9, 2020, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") blocked the acquisition following its Phase 2 investigation. Given the CMA's decision, we recorded a charge of $46 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 included in other, net in our consolidated statements of operations which is comprised of $25 million in advances for certain attorneys' fees and additional termination fees of $21 million. Sabre and Farelogix agreed to terminate the acquisition agreement on May 1, 2020 and we paid Farelogix aggregate termination fees of $21 million in the second quarter of 2020 pursuant to the acquisition agreement. Radixx In October 2019, we completed the acquisition of Radixx, a provider of retailing and customer service solutions to airlines in the low-cost carrier ("LCC") market, for $107 million, net of cash acquired and funded by cash on hand. Radixx is managed as a part of our Airline Solutions segment. The accounting related to intangible assets and the associated deferred taxes remains subject to finalization due to ongoing analysis as of June 30, 2020.

Restructuring Activities

Restructuring Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	Restructuring Activities Given the market conditions as the result of COVID-19, we have responded with cost savings measures, including a plan to reduce our workforce through involuntary and voluntary severance and voluntary early retirement programs. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major shifts in the travel ecosystem resulting in the changing needs of our airline, hotel and agency customers. As a result, we decided in the second quarter of 2020 to accelerate the organizational changes we began in 2018 to address the changing travel landscape through a strategic realignment of our airline and agency-focused businesses to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and cost structure. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we incurred $48 million in connection with these restructuring activities, of which $41 million is recorded within cost of revenue and $7 million is recorded within selling, general and administrative costs within our consolidated statement of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we incurred $73 million in connection with these restructuring activities, of which $57 million is recorded within cost of revenue and $16 million is recorded within selling, general and administrative costs within our consolidated statement of operations. Substantially all of these costs represent future cash expenditures for the payment of severance and related benefits costs. This strategic realignment and related actions are expected to be substantially complete in the third quarter of 2020. We do not expect additional restructuring charges associated with these activities to be significant. See Note 15. Subsequent Events for further information on the organizational changes as a result of these restructuring activities. The following table summarizes the accrued liability, as recorded within accrued compensation and related benefits within our consolidated balance sheet, related to these restructuring activities (in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Balance as of January 1, 2020 $ — Charges 72,989 Cash Payments (13,448) Balance as of June 30, 2020 $ 59,541

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Our effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were 5% and 22%, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to a valuation allowance recorded on tax losses generated in the current year related to the impact of COVID-19 on our results of operations and various discrete items recorded in each of the respective six month periods. The difference between our effective tax rates and the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate primarily results from our geographic mix of taxable income in various tax jurisdictions, tax permanent differences and tax credits. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment. Management believes it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will not generate sufficient taxable income in the U.S. and in certain foreign jurisdictions to realize the full benefits of its deferred tax assets. On the basis of this evaluation, as of June 30, 2020, a valuation allowance of $94 million has been recorded to recognize only the portion of the deferred tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced or increased. We recognize liabilities when we believe that an uncertain tax position may not be fully sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. This evaluation requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. When facts and circumstances change, we reassess these probabilities and record any changes in the consolidated financial statements as appropriate. Our net unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, included in our consolidated balance sheets, were $65 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 Tax Receivable Agreement Immediately prior to the closing of our initial public offering in April 2014, we entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement (the "TRA"), which provides the right to receive future payments from us to stockholders and equity award holders that were our

Credit Losses

Credit Losses	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Credit Losses	Credit Losses In the first quarter of 2020, we adopted the updated guidance within Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 326, Credit Impairment for the measurement of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. Under this updated standard, the previous "incurred loss" approach is replaced with an "expected loss" model for instruments measured at amortized cost. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2020 resulted in a $10 million increase in the allowance for credit losses, partially offset by a $1 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities and a $1 million increase in accounts receivable with a corresponding increase of approximately $8 million in our opening retained deficit as of January 1, 2020. We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our sales of services provided to participants in the travel and transportation industry which we consider to be our singular portfolio segment. We develop and document our methodology used in determining the allowance for credit losses at the portfolio segment level. Within the travel portfolio segment, we identify airlines, hoteliers and travel agencies as each presenting unique risk characteristics associated with historical credit loss patterns unique to each and we determine the adequacy of our allowance for credit loss by assessing the risks and losses inherent in our receivables related to each. The majority of our receivables are trade receivables due in less than one year. In addition to our short-term trade and unbilled receivables, our receivables also include contract assets and long-term trade unbilled receivables. See Note 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers for more information about these financial assets. Contract assets and long-term receivables are reviewed for recoverability on a periodic basis based on a review of subjective factors and trends in collection data including the aging of our trade receivable balances with these customers and expectations of future global economic growth. We believe our credit risk is mitigated with carriers who use the Airline Clearing House (“ACH”) and other similar clearing houses, as ACH requires participants to deposit certain balances into their demand deposit accounts by certain deadlines, which facilitates a timely settlement process. For those carriers from which we do not collect payments through the ACH or other similar clearing houses, our credit risk is higher. We monitor our ongoing credit exposure for these carriers through active review of customer balances against contract terms and due dates with account management. Our activities include established collection processes, account reconciliations, dispute resolution and payment confirmations. We may employ collection agencies and legal counsel to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables. We generally do not require security or collateral from our customers as a condition of sale. We evaluate the collectability of our receivables based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where we are aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to us, such as bankruptcy filings or failure to pay amounts due to us or others, we specifically reserve for bad debts against amounts due to reduce the recorded receivable to the amount we reasonably believe will be collected. For all other customers, we record reserves for receivables, including unbilled receivables and contract assets, based on historical experience and the length of time the receivables are past due. The estimate of credit losses is developed by analyzing historical twelve-month collection rates and adjusting for current customer-specific factors indicating financial instability and other macroeconomic factors that correlate with the expected collectability of our receivables. Receivables are considered to be delinquent when contractual payment terms are exceeded. All receivables aged over twelve months are fully reserved. Receivables are written off against the allowance when it is probable that all remaining contractual payments will not be collected as evidenced by factors such as the extended age of the balance, the exhaustion of collection efforts, and the lack of ongoing contact or billing with the customer. Our allowance for credit losses relates to all financial assets, primarily trade receivables due in less than one year recorded in Accounts Receivable, net on our consolidated balance sheets. Our allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 for our portfolio segment is summarized as follows (in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 57,730 Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption 9,868 Provision for expected credit losses 47,727 Write-offs (13,703) Other 1,241 Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 102,863 Our provision for expected credit losses totaled $11 million and $48 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, we made a decision to fully reserve for certain aged balances related to particular customers due to heightened uncertainty regarding collectability, including uncertainty related to bankruptcy

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our outstanding debt included in our consolidated balance sheets totaled $4,686 million and $3,343 million, respectively, which are net of debt issuance costs of $38 million and $15 million, respectively, and unamortized discounts of $93 million and $6 million, respectively. See "—Exchangeable Notes" below regarding the increase in unamortized discounts as of June 30, 2020. The following table sets forth the face values of our outstanding debt as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Rate Maturity June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Senior secured credit facilities: Term Loan A L + 2.25% July 2022 $ 456,000 $ 484,500 Term Loan B L + 2.00% February 2024 1,834,021 1,843,427 Revolver, $400 million L + 2.00% July 2022 375,000 — 5.375% senior secured notes due 2023 5.375% April 2023 530,000 530,000 5.25% senior secured notes due 2023 5.25% November 2023 500,000 500,000 9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 9.25% April 2025 775,000 — 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 4.00% April 2025 345,000 — Finance lease obligations 2,065 5,882 Face value of total debt outstanding 4,817,086 3,363,809 Less current portion of debt outstanding (77,876) (81,614) Face value of long-term debt outstanding $ 4,739,210 $ 3,282,195 We had $375 million outstanding under the Revolver as of June 30, 2020 and no balance outstanding as of December 31, 2019. We had outstanding letters of credit totaling $12 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, which reduced our overall credit capacity under the Revolver. Senior Secured Credit Facilities On August 23, 2017, Sabre GLBL entered into a Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, Term Loan A Refinancing Amendment to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, and Second Revolving Facility Refinancing Amendment to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “2017 Refinancing”). The 2017 Refinancing included a $400 million revolving credit facility ("Revolver") as well as the application of the proceeds of the approximately $1,891 million incremental Term Loan B facility (“Term Loan B”) and $570 million Term Loan A facility (“Term Loan A”). The Revolver and the Term Loan A mature on July 1, 2022. The applicable margins for the Term Loan A and the Revolver were reduced to (i) between 2.50% and 1.75% per annum for Eurocurrency rate loans and (ii) between 1.50% and 0.75% per annum for base rate loans, in each case with the applicable margin for any quarter reduced by 25 basis points (up to 75 basis points total) if the Senior Secured First-Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) is less than 3.75 to 1.0, 3.00 to 1.0, or 2.25 to 1.0, respectively. Term Loan B matures on February 22, 2024. The applicable margins for the Term Loan B were reduced to 2.25% per annum for Eurocurrency rate loans and 1.25% per annum for base rate loans. On March 2, 2018, Sabre GLBL entered into a Fifth Incremental Term Facility Amendment to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to refinance and modify the terms of the Term Loan B, resulting in a reduction of the applicable margins for the Term Loan B to 2.00% per annum for Eurocurrency rate loans and 1.00% per annum for base rate loans. We incurred no additional indebtedness as a result of this transaction. Under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the loan parties are subject to certain customary non-financial covenants, including certain restrictions on incurring certain types of indebtedness, creation of liens on certain assets, making of certain investments, and payment of dividends, as well as a maximum leverage ratio. Pursuant to Credit Agreement Amendments, effective July 18, 2016, the maximum leverage ratio has been adjusted to be based on the Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) and we are required, at all times (no longer solely when a threshold amount of revolving loans or letters of credit were outstanding), to maintain a Total Net Leverage Ratio of less than 4.5 to 1.0. However, under the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, our Total Net Leverage Ratio requirement may be suspended for a limited time if a “Material Travel Event Disruption” has occurred. “Material Travel Event Disruption,” as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, means a decrease of 10% or more has occurred in any given calendar month in the number of “domestic revenue passenger enplanements” as a result of, or in connection with, a Travel Event (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement) when compared to the number of “domestic revenue passenger enplanements” occurring in the corresponding month during the prior year, or if a Material Travel Event Disruption existed during such month, the most recent corresponding month in which no Material Travel Event Disruption occurred/existed. The number of “domestic revenue passenger enplanements” is determined by reference to the monthly “Air Traffic Statistics,” which terms are published by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. We have determined that a Material Travel Event Disruption occurred in the first and second quarter of 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the Total Net Leverage Ratio covenant has been suspended for at least the second and third quarters of 2020. As of June 30, 2020, we are in compliance with all covenants not suspended under the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Secured Notes On April 17, 2020, Sabre GLBL entered into a new debt agreement consisting of $775 million aggregate principal amount of 9.250% senior secured notes due 2025 (the “Secured Notes”). The Secured Notes are jointly and severally, irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by Sabre Holdings and all of Sabre GLBL’s restricted subsidiaries that guarantee Sabre GLBL’s credit facility. The Secured Notes bear interest at a rate of 9.250% per annum and interest payments are due semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2020. The Secured Notes mature on April 15, 2025. The net proceeds received from the sale of the Secured Notes of $763 million, net of underwriting fees and commissions, are being used for general corporate purposes. Exchangeable Notes On April 17, 2020, Sabre GLBL entered into a new debt agreement consisting of $345 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 (the “Exchangeable Notes”). The Exchangeable Notes are senior, unsecured obligations of Sabre GLBL, accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears and mature on April 15, 2025, unless earlier repurchased or exchanged in accordance with specified circumstances and terms of the indenture governing the Exchangeable Notes. Under the terms of indenture, the notes are exchangeable into common stock of Sabre Corporation (referred to as "our common stock" herein) at the following times or circumstances: • during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ended June 30, 2020, if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the exchange price for each of at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter; • during the five consecutive business days immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (such five consecutive trading day period, the "Measurement Period") if the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of Exchangeable Notes, as determined following a request by their holder in accordance with the procedures in the indenture, for each trading day of the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of our common stock on such trading day and the exchange rate on such trading day; • upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on our common stock, including but not limited to a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the indenture governing the notes); • upon the occurrence of specified corporate events; or • on or after October 15, 2024, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, April 15, 2025. With certain exceptions, upon a Change of Control or other Fundamental Change (both as defined in the indenture governing the Exchangeable Notes), the holders of the Exchangeable Notes may require us to repurchase all or part of the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date. As of June 30, 2020 , none of the conditions allowing holders of the Exchangeable Notes to exchange have been met. Although not convertible as of June 30, 2020, the value of the Exchangeable Notes, if converted on June 30, 2020, exceeds the outstanding principal amount by $8 million for approximately 44 million underlying shares. The Exchangeable Notes are convertible at their holder’s election into shares of our common stock based on an initial conversion rate of 126.9499 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $7.88 per share. The exchange rate is subject to anti-dilution and other adjustments. Upon conversion, Sabre GLBL will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our election. If a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Exchangeable Notes Indenture) occurs with respect to any Exchangeable Note and the exchange date for the exchange of such Exchangeable Note occurs during the related “Make-Whole Fundamental Change Exchange Period” (as defined in the Exchangeable Notes Indenture), then, subject to the provisions set forth in the Exchangeable Notes Indenture, the exchange rate applicable to such exchange will be increased by a number of shares set forth in the table contained in the Exchangeable Notes Indenture, based on a function of the time since origination and our stock price on the date of the occurrence of such Make-Whole Fundamental Change. The net proceeds received from the sale of the Exchangeable Notes of $336 million, net of underwriting fees and commissions, are being used for general corporate purposes. We allocated the proceeds of the Exchangeable Notes between long-term debt and equity. The allocation to the long-term debt component was based on an estimated fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not contain features permitting exchange into common stock (a Level 2 input, as defined in Note 9. Fair Value Measurements). We determined the fair value of the long-term debt component as the present value of contractual future cash flows. The carrying amount of the equity component was calculated by deducting the fair value of the long-term debt component from the initial proceeds of the Exchangeable Notes. Accordingly, at issuance, we allocated $255 million to long-term debt and $90 million to additional paid-in capital. We recorded a net deferred tax liability of $20 million in connection with the debt discount and issuance costs associated with the Exchangeable Notes that is recorded in deferred income taxes on the consolidated balance sheets. The difference between the face value of the Exchangeable Notes and the long-term debt component is accounted for as a debt discount, which is amortized, along with debt issuance costs, to interest expense over the term of the Exchangeable Notes ending April 15, 2025 using an effective interest rate of approximately 12%. The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Exchangeable Notes as of June 30, 2020 (in thousands): June 30, 2020 Liability component: Principal $ 345,000 Less: Unamortized debt discount (87,622) Net Carrying Value (1) $ 257,378 Equity component: Conversion feature $ 90,500 Less: Equity portion of debt issuance costs (3,167) Less: Deferred tax liability (19,718) Net Carrying Value $ 67,615 (1) Excludes net unamortized debt issuance costs of $9 million as of June 30, 2020. The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the Exchangeable Notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (in thousands): Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Contractual interest expense $ 2,798 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs $ 3,095

Derivatives

Derivatives	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Derivatives Hedging Objectives —We are exposed to certain risks relating to ongoing business operations. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. Forward contracts on various foreign currencies are entered into to manage the foreign currency exchange rate risk on operational expenditures' exposure denominated in foreign currencies. Interest rate swaps are entered into to manage interest rate risk associated with our floating-rate borrowings. In accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for derivatives and hedging, we designate foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges on operational exposure and interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of floating-rate borrowings. Cash Flow Hedging Strategy —To protect against the reduction in value of forecasted foreign currency cash flows, we hedge portions of our revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies with forward contracts. For example, when the dollar strengthens significantly against the foreign currencies, the decline in present value of future foreign currency expense is offset by losses in the fair value of the forward contracts designated as hedges. Conversely, when the dollar weakens, the increase in the present value of future foreign currency expense is offset by gains in the fair value of the forward contracts. We enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk exposure. The interest rate swap agreements modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting floating-rate debt to a fixed rate basis, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense and net earnings. These agreements involve the receipt of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portions and ineffective portions of the gain or loss on the derivative instruments, and the hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are carried at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in Other, net in the consolidated statement of operations. Forward Contracts —In order to hedge our operational expenditures' exposure to foreign currency movements, we are a party to certain foreign currency forward contracts that extend until December 2020. We have designated these instruments as cash flow hedges. No hedging ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings relating to the forward contracts during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. As of June 30, 2020, we estimate that $3 million in losses will be reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income to earnings over the next 12 months. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had the following unsettled purchased foreign currency forward contracts that were entered into to hedge our operational exposure to foreign currency movements (in thousands, except for average contract rates): Outstanding Notional Amounts as of June 30, 2020 Buy Currency Sell Currency Foreign Amount USD Amount Average Polish Zloty US Dollar 114,000 29,290 0.2569 Indian Rupee US Dollar 1,650,000 22,597 0.0136 Singapore Dollar US Dollar 27,000 19,853 0.7353 British Pound Sterling US Dollar 8,400 11,010 1.3107 Australian Dollar US Dollar 6,600 4,552 0.6897 Swedish Krona US Dollar 13,500 1,426 0.1059 Outstanding Notional Amounts as of December 31, 2019 Buy Currency Sell Currency Foreign Amount USD Amount Average Polish Zloty US Dollar 265,000 68,971 0.2603 Indian Rupee US Dollar 4,485,000 61,708 0.0138 Singapore Dollar US Dollar 63,500 46,759 0.7364 British Pound Sterling US Dollar 18,400 24,109 1.3103 Australian Dollar US Dollar 16,500 11,521 0.6982 Swedish Krona US Dollar 38,100 4,106 0.1075 Interest Rate Swap Contracts —Interest rate swaps outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows: Notional Amount Interest Rate Interest Rate Paid Effective Date Maturity Date Designated as Hedging Instrument $1,350 million 1 month LIBOR (1) 2.27% December 31, 2018 December 31, 2019 $1,200 million 1 month LIBOR (1) 2.19% December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 $600 million 1 month LIBOR (1) 2.81% December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 ______________________ (1) Subject to a 0% floor. In connection with the 2017 Term Facility Amendment, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps effective March 31, 2017 to hedge the interest payments associated with $750 million of the floating-rate 2017 Term Loan B. The total notional amount outstanding of $750 million became effective December 31, 2018 and extended through the full year 2019. In September 2017, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the interest payments associated with $750 million of the floating-rate Term Loan B. The total notional outstanding of $750 million became effective December 31, 2019 and extends through the full year 2020. In April 2018, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the interest payments associated with $600 million, $300 million and $450 million of the floating-rate Term Loan B related to years 2019, 2020 and 2021, respectively. In December 2018, we entered into forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the interest payments associated with $150 million of the floating-rate Term Loan B for the years 2020 and 2021. We have designated these swaps as cash flow hedges. The estimated fair values of our derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands): Derivative Assets (Liabilities) Fair Value as of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Consolidated Balance Sheet Location June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Foreign exchange contracts Other accrued liabilities $ (2,627) $ — Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 1,953 Interest rate swaps Other accrued liabilities (20,489) (7,020) Interest rate swaps Other noncurrent liabilities (7,310) (7,918) $ (30,426) $ (12,985) The effects of derivative instruments, net of taxes, on OCI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands): Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2020 2019 2020 2019 Foreign exchange contracts $ 2,458 $ 565 $ (7,001) $ 311 Interest rate swaps (1,446) (9,739) (15,805) (14,894) Total $ 1,012 $ (9,174) $ (22,806) $ (14,583) Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Income Statement Location Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Foreign exchange contracts Cost of revenue $ 2,602 $ 844 $ 3,223 $ 3,566 Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net 3,957 (537) 5,171 (1,056) Total $ 6,559 $ 307 $ 8,394 $ 2,510

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. Guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of inputs used in measuring fair value defined as follows: Level 1—Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and quoted prices in non-active markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs that are not directly observable, but are corroborated by observable market data. Level 3—Inputs that are unobservable and are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the use of significant management judgment. The classification of a financial asset or liability within the hierarchy is determined based on the least reliable level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. We also consider the counterparty and our own non-performance risk in our assessment of fair value. Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Foreign Currency Forward Contracts —The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts is estimated based upon pricing models that utilize Level 2 inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as currency spot and forward rates. Interest Rate Swaps— The fair value of our interest rate swaps is estimated using a combined income and market-based valuation methodology based upon Level 2 inputs, including credit ratings and forward interest rate yield curves obtained from independent pricing services reflecting broker market quotes The following tables present our (liabilities) assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Fair Value at Reporting Date Using June 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Derivatives (1) Foreign currency forward contracts $ (2,627) $ — $ (2,627) $ — Interest rate swap contracts (27,799) — (27,799) — Total $ (30,426) $ — $ (30,426) $ — Fair Value at Reporting Date Using December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Derivatives (1) Foreign currency forward contracts $ 1,953 $ — $ 1,953 $ — Interest rate swap contracts (14,938) — (14,938) — Total $ (12,985) $ — $ (12,985) $ — (1) See Note 8. Derivatives for further detail. There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 within the fair value hierarchy for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. Other Financial Instruments The carrying value of our financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable approximates their fair values. The fair values of our senior exchangeable notes due 2025, senior secured notes due 2025, senior secured notes due 2023 and term loans under our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are determined based on quoted market prices for a similar liability when traded as an asset in an active market, a Level 2 input. The following table presents the fair value and carrying value of our senior notes and borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Fair Value at Carrying Value at (1) Financial Instrument June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Term Loan A $ 426,360 $ 485,106 $ 455,078 $ 483,317 Term Loan B 1,698,762 1,856,100 1,829,872 1,838,741 Revolver, $400 million 375,000 — 375,000 — 5.375% Senior secured notes due 2023 496,199 543,536 530,000 530,000 5.25% Senior secured notes due 2023 460,623 514,670 500,000 500,000 9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 817,393 — 775,000 — 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 438,435 — 257,378 — (1) Excludes net unamortized debt issuance costs. Goodwill Quantitative Assessment Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our current and projected future results of operations, we identified a triggering event requiring an interim quantitative assessment on our goodwill in the first quarter of 2020. The quantitative assessment, performed as of March 31, 2020, was based on our current projections and was subject to various risks, uncertainties and estimates including: (1) forecasted revenues, expenses and cash flows, including future travel supplier capacity and load factors on those estimates and technology costs, (2) the duration and extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and our customers, (3) current discount and long-term growth rates, (4) the reduction in our market capitalization, (5) current market transaction trends and (6) changes to the regulatory environment impacting our industry. We consider these to be Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, as they involve unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and thus require management to develop its own assumptions. Our interim impairment assessment as of March 31, 2020, determined that our goodwill was not impaired. We conducted an update to this interim quantitative impairment assessment as of June 30, 2020, and have determined that our goodwill is not impaired for any business unit as of June 30, 2020.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related deferred income taxes, are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans $ (136,598) $ (143,389) Unrealized foreign currency translation gain 3,784 4,289 Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps (24,618) (10,206) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ (157,432) $ (149,306) The amortization of actuarial losses and periodic service credits associated with our retirement-related benefit plans is primarily included in Other, net in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 8. Derivatives, for information on the income statement line items affected as the result of reclassification adjustments associated with derivatives.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Numerator: (Loss) income from continuing operations $ (443,530) $ 28,094 $ (653,301) $ 87,308 Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests (71) 1,606 712 2,518 Net (loss) income from continuing operations available to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (443,459) $ 26,488 $ (654,013) $ 84,790 Denominator: Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding 275,693 274,245 274,865 274,911 Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards — 1,238 — 1,685 Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding 275,693 275,483 274,865 276,596 Earnings per share from continuing operations: Basic $ (1.61) $ 0.10 $ (2.38) $ 0.31 Diluted $ (1.61) $ 0.10 $ (2.38) $ 0.31 Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all dilutive common stock equivalents during each period. The diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding calculation excludes 2 million of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards for the six months ended June 30, 2020 as their effect would be anti-dilutive given the net loss incurred in the period. The calculation of diluted weighted-average shares excludes the impact of 8 million and 2 million of anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and 2 million and 1 million of anti-dilutive common stock equivalents for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. As we expect to settle the principal amount of the outstanding Exchangeable Notes in shares of our common stock, we have used the if-converted method for calculating any potential dilutive effect of these notes on our diluted net income per share. Under the if-converted method, the Exchangeable Notes are assumed to be converted at the beginning of the period and the resulting common shares are included in the denominator of the diluted earnings per share calculation for the entire period being presented and interest expense, net of tax, recorded in connection with the Exchangeable Notes is added back to the numerator, only in the periods in which such effect is dilutive. The approximately 44 million resulting common shares related to the Exchangeable Notes are not included in the dilutive weighted-average common shares outstanding calculation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, as their effect would be anti-dilutive given the net loss incurred in the period.

Leases

Leases	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases We lease certain facilities under long-term operating leases. Operating lease assets are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets within other noncurrent assets and operating lease liabilities are included in other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, an operating lease commenced with a lease term of 10 years which is reflected in the information below. Our finance leases are not material to our consolidated financial statements and have been omitted from the information below. The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases (in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows used in operating leases $ 14,879 $ 13,184 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 36,456 15,232 The following table presents supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases (in thousands): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 86,413 $ 64,191 Other accrued liabilities 23,110 21,932 Other noncurrent liabilities 71,010 49,970 Total operating lease liabilities $ 94,120 $ 71,902 Our leases have remaining minimum terms that range between one five Year Ending December 31, Operating Leases 2020 $ 11,519 2021 24,345 2022 17,479 2023 14,217 2024 12,753 Thereafter 30,719 Total 111,032 Imputed Interest (16,912) Total $ 94,120

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies Legal Proceedings While certain legal proceedings and related indemnification obligations to which we are a party specify the amounts claimed, these claims may not represent reasonably possible losses. Given the inherent uncertainties of litigation, the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time, nor can the amount of possible loss or range of loss, if any, be reasonably estimated, except in circumstances where an aggregate litigation accrual has been recorded for probable and reasonably estimable loss contingencies. A determination of the amount of accrual required, if any, for these contingencies is made after careful analysis of each matter. The required accrual may change in the future due to new information or developments in each matter or changes in approach such as a change in settlement strategy in dealing with these matters. Antitrust Litigation and Investigations US Airways Antitrust Litigation In April 2011, US Airways filed suit against us in federal court in the Southern District of New York, alleging violations of the Sherman Act Section 1 (anticompetitive agreements) and Section 2 (monopolization). The complaint was filed fewer than two months after we entered into a new distribution agreement with US Airways. In September 2011, the court dismissed all claims relating to Section 2. The claims that were not dismissed are claims brought under Section 1 of the Sherman Act, relating to our contracts with US Airways, which US Airways claims contain anticompetitive provisions, and an alleged conspiracy with the other GDSs, allegedly to maintain the industry structure and not to compete for content. We strongly deny all of the allegations made by US Airways. Sabre filed summary judgment motions in April 2014. In January 2015, the court issued an order granting Sabre's summary judgment motions in part, eliminating a majority of US Airways' alleged damages and rejecting its request for injunctive relief by which US Airways sought to bar Sabre from enforcing certain provisions in our contracts. In September 2015, the court also dismissed US Airways' claim for declaratory relief. In February 2017, US Airways sought reconsideration of the court's opinion dismissing the claim for declaratory relief, which the court denied in March 2017. The trial on the remaining claims commenced in October 2016. In December 2016, the jury issued a verdict in favor of US Airways with respect to its claim under Section 1 of the Sherman Act regarding Sabre's contract with US Airways and awarded it $5 million in single damages. The jury rejected US Airways' claim alleging a conspiracy with the other GDSs. We continue to believe that our business practices and contract terms are lawful. Based on the jury’s verdict, in March 2017 the court entered final judgment in favor of US Airways in the amount of $15 million, which is three times the jury’s award of $5 million as required by the Sherman Act. As a result of the jury's verdict, US Airways was also entitled to receive reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs under the Sherman Act. As such, it filed a motion seeking approximately $125 million in attorneys’ fees and costs, the amount of which we strongly dispute. In January 2018, the court denied US Airways' motion seeking attorneys' fees and costs, without prejudice. In the fourth quarter of 2016, we accrued a loss of $32 million, which represented the court's final judgment of $15 million, plus our estimate of $17 million for US Airways' reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs. In April 2017, we filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking a reversal of the judgment. US Airways also filed a counter-appeal challenging earlier court orders, including the above-referenced orders dismissing and/or issuing summary judgment as to portions of its claims and damages. In connection with this appeal, we posted an appellate bond equal to the aggregate amount of the $15 million judgment entered plus interest, which stayed the judgment pending the appeal. The Second Circuit heard oral arguments on this matter in December 2018. In September 2019, the Second Circuit issued its Order and Opinion. The Second Circuit vacated the judgment with respect to US Airways’ claim under Section 1, reversed the trial court’s dismissal of US Airways’ claims relating to Section 2, and remanded the case to district court for a new trial. In addition, the Second Circuit affirmed the trial court’s ruling limiting US Airways’ damages. The judgment in our favor on US Airways' conspiracy claim remains intact. The lawsuit has been remanded to federal court in the Southern District of New York for further proceedings. Currently, no trial date has been set. As a result of the Second Circuit’s opinion, we believe that the claims associated with this case are not probable; therefore, in the third quarter of 2019, we reversed our previously accrued loss of $32 million and do not have any losses accrued for this matter as of June 30, 2020. We have and will incur significant fees, costs and expenses for as long as the litigation is ongoing. In addition, litigation by its nature is highly uncertain and fraught with risk, and it is therefore difficult to predict the outcome of any particular matter, including any changes to our business that may be required as a result of the litigation. If favorable resolution of the matter is not reached upon remand, any monetary damages are subject to trebling under the antitrust laws and US Airways would be eligible to be reimbursed by us for its reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees. Depending on the amount of any such judgment, if we do not have sufficient cash on hand, we may be required to seek private or public financing. Depending on the outcome of the litigation, any of these consequences could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Department of Justice Lawsuit on and Competition and Markets Authority Review of the Farelogix Acquisition On August 20, 2019, the DOJ filed a complaint in federal court in the District of Delaware, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Sabre from acquiring Farelogix, Inc., alleging that the proposed acquisition is likely to substantially lessen competition in violation of federal antitrust law. On April 7, 2020, the trial court ruled in favor of Sabre, denying the DOJ's request for an injunction. On April 9, 2020, the CMA blocked the acquisition following its Phase 2 investigation. We have appealed the CMA's decision to the U.K. Competition Appeal Tribunal. Sabre and Farelogix agreed to terminate the acquisition agreement on May 1, 2020 and we paid Farelogix aggregate termination fees of $21 million in the second quarter of 2020 pursuant to the acquisition agreement. Following the termination of the acquisition agreement, the DOJ filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit seeking to vacate the trial court's decision as moot, which the Court of Appeals granted. European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition ("EC") Investigation On November 23, 2018, the EC announced that it has opened an investigation of us and another GDS to assess whether our respective agreements with airlines and travel agents may restrict competition in breach of European Union antitrust rules. We are fully cooperating with the EC’s investigation and are unable to make any prediction regarding its outcome at this time. There is no legal deadline for the EC to bring an antitrust investigation to an end, and the duration of the investigation is uncertain. Depending on the findings of the EC, the outcome of the investigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We may incur significant fees, costs and expenses for as long as this investigation is ongoing. We intend to vigorously defend against any allegations of anticompetitive activity by the EC. Department of Justice Investigation On May 19, 2011, we received a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the DOJ investigating alleged anticompetitive acts related to the airline distribution component of our business. We are fully cooperating with the DOJ investigation and are unable to make any prediction regarding its outcome. The DOJ is also investigating other companies that own GDSs and has sent CIDs to other companies in the travel industry. Based on its findings in the investigation, the DOJ may (i) close the file, (ii) seek a consent decree to remedy issues it believes violate the antitrust laws, or (iii) file suit against us for violating the antitrust laws, seeking injunctive relief. If injunctive relief were granted, depending on its scope, it could affect the manner in which our airline distribution business is operated and potentially force changes to the existing airline distribution business model. Any of these consequences would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have not received any communications from the DOJ regarding this matter for several years; however, we have not been notified that this matter is closed. Indian Income Tax Litigation We are currently a defendant in income tax litigation brought by the Indian Director of Income Tax (“DIT”) in the Supreme Court of India. The dispute arose in 1999 when the DIT asserted that we have a permanent establishment within the meaning of the Income Tax Treaty between the United States and the Republic of India and accordingly issued tax assessments for assessment years ending March 1998 and March 1999, and later issued further tax assessments for assessment years ending March 2000 through March 2006. The DIT has continued to issue further tax assessments on a similar basis for subsequent years; however, the tax assessments for assessment years ending March 2007 and later are no longer material. We appealed the tax assessments for assessment years ending March 1998 through March 2006 and the Indian Commissioner of Income Tax Appeals returned a mixed verdict. We filed further appeals with the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (“ITAT”). The ITAT ruled in our favor on June 19, 2009 and July 10, 2009, stating that no income would be chargeable to tax for assessment years ending March 1998 and March 1999, and from March 2000 through March 2006. The DIT appealed those decisions to the Delhi High Court, which found in our favor on July 19, 2010. The DIT has appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of India and our case is currently pending before that court. We have appealed the tax assessments for the assessment years ended March 2013 to March 2016 with the ITAT and no trial date has been set for these subsequent years. In addition, Sabre Asia Pacific Pte Ltd ("SAPPL") is currently a defendant in similar income tax litigation brought by the DIT. The dispute arose when the DIT asserted that SAPPL has a permanent establishment within the meaning of the Income Tax Treaty between Singapore and India and accordingly issued tax assessments for assessment years ending March 2000 through March 2005. SAPPL appealed the tax assessments, and the Indian Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) returned a mixed verdict. SAPPL filed further appeals with the ITAT. The ITAT ruled in SAPPL’s favor, finding that no income would be chargeable to tax for assessment years ending March 2000 through March 2005. The DIT appealed those decisions to the Delhi High Court and our case is pending before that court. The DIT also assessed taxes on a similar basis for assessment years ending March 2006 through March 2016 and appeals for assessment years ending March 2006 through 2016 are pending before the ITAT. If the DIT were to fully prevail on every claim against us, including SAPPL, we could be subject to taxes, interest and penalties of approximately $43 million as of June 30, 2020. We intend to continue to aggressively defend against each of the foregoing claims. Although we do not believe that the outcome of the proceedings will result in a material impact on our business or financial condition, litigation is by its nature uncertain. We do not believe this outcome is more likely than not and therefore have not made any provisions or recorded any liability for the potential resolution of any of these claims. Indian Service Tax Litigation SAPPL's Indian subsidiary is also subject to litigation by the India Director General (Service Tax) ("DGST"), which has assessed the subsidiary for multiple years related to its alleged failure to pay service tax on marketing fees and reimbursements of expenses. Indian courts have returned verdicts favorable to the Indian subsidiary. The DGST has appealed the verdict to the Indian Supreme Court. We do not believe that an adverse outcome is probable and therefore have not made any provisions or recorded any liability for the potential resolution of any of these claims. Litigation Relating to Routine Proceedings We are also engaged from time to time in other routine legal and tax proceedings incidental to our business. We do not believe that any of these routine proceedings will have a material impact on the business or our financial condition. Other SynXis Central Reservation System As previously disclosed, we became aware of an incident involving unauthorized access to payment information contained in a subset of hotel reservations processed through the Sabre Hospitality Solutions SynXis Central Reservation System (the “HS Central Reservation System”). Our investigation was supported by third party experts, including a leading cybersecurity firm. Our investigation determined that an unauthorized party: obtained access to account credentials that permitted access to a subset of hotel reservations processed through the HS Central Reservation System; used the account credentials to view a credit card summary page on the HS Central Reservation System and access payment card information (although we use encryption, this credential had the right to see unencrypted card data); and first obtained access to payment card information and some other reservation information on August 10, 2016. The last access to payment card information was on March 9, 2017. The unauthorized party was able to access information for certain hotel reservations, including cardholder name; payment card number; card expiration date; and, for a subset of reservations, card security code. The unauthorized party was also able, in some cases, to access certain information such as guest name(s), email, phone number, address, and other information if provided to the HS Central Reservation System. Information such as Social Security, passport, or driver’s license number was not accessed. The investigation did not uncover forensic evidence that the unauthorized party removed any information from the system, but it is a possibility. We took successful measures to ensure this unauthorized access to the HS Central Reservation System was stopped and is no longer possible. There is no indication that any of our systems beyond the HS Central Reservation System, such as Sabre’s Airline Solutions and Travel Network platforms, were affected or accessed by the unauthorized party. We notified law enforcement and the payment card brands and engaged a payment card industry data ("PCI") forensic investigator to investigate this incident at the payment card brands' request. We have notified customers and other companies that use or interact with, directly or indirectly, the HS Central Reservation System about the incident. We are also cooperating with various governmental authorities that are investigating this incident. Separately, in November 2017, Sabre Hospitality Solutions observed a pattern of activity that, after further investigation, led it to believe that an unauthorized party improperly obtained access to certain hotel user credentials for purposes of accessing the HS Central Reservation System. We deactivated the compromised accounts and notified law enforcement of this activity. We also notified the payment card brands, and at their request, we have engaged a PCI forensic investigator to investigate this incident. We have not found any evidence of a breach of the network security of the HS Central Reservation System, and we believe that the number of affected reservations represents only a fraction of 1% of the bookings in the HS Central Reservation System. Although the costs related to these incidents, including any associated penalties assessed by any governmental authority or payment card brand or indemnification obligations to our customers, as well as any other impacts or remediation related to this incident, may be material, it is not possible at this time to determine whether we will incur, or to reasonably estimate the amount of, any liabilities in connection with them, with the exception of an immaterial amount recorded to our results of operations associated with the governmental investigation described above. We maintain insurance that covers certain aspects of cyber risks, and we continue to work with our insurance carriers in these matters. Other Tax Matters We operate in numerous jurisdictions in which taxing authorities may challenge our position with respect to income and non-income based taxes. We routinely receive inquiries and may also from time to time receive challenges or assessments from these taxing authorities. With respect to non-income based taxes, we recognize liabilities when we believe it is probable that amounts will be owed to the taxing authorities and such amounts are estimable. For example, in most countries we pay and collect Value Added Tax (“VAT”) when procuring goods and services, or providing services, within the normal course of business. VAT receivables are established in jurisdictions where VAT paid exceeds VAT collected and are recoverable through the filing of refund claims. These receivables have inherent audit and collection risks unique to the specific jurisdictions that evaluate our refund claims. Our most significant VAT receivable is in Greece. As of June 30, 2020, we have approximately $22 million in VAT receivables for which refund claims have been filed with the Greek government. Although we have paid these amounts and believe we are entitled to a refund, the Greek tax authorities have challenged our position. In the second quarter of 2020, we received notice that the tax court has accepted our arguments to dismiss certain claims by the Greek tax authorities; however, this ruling may be subject to appeal. In Greece, as in other jurisdictions, we intend to vigorously defend our positions against any claims that are not insignificant, including through litigation when necessary. As of June 30, 2020, we do not believe that an adverse outcome is probable with respect to the claims of the Greek tax authorities or any other jurisdiction; as a result, we have not accrued any material amounts for exposure related to such contingencies or adverse decisions. Nevertheless, we may incur expenses in future periods related to such matters, including litigation costs and possible pre-payment of a portion of any assessed tax amount to defend our position, and if our positions are ultimately rejected, it could have a material impact to our results of operations.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Our reportable segments are based upon our internal organizational structure; the manner in which our operations are managed; the criteria used by our Chief Executive Officer, who is our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), to evaluate segment performance; the availability of separate financial information; and overall materiality considerations. Our CODM utilizes Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income and Adjusted EBITDA as the measures of profitability to evaluate performance of our segments and allocate resources. Corporate includes a technology organization that provides development and support activities to our segments. The majority of costs associated with our technology organization are allocated to the segments primarily based on the segments' usage of resources. Benefit expenses, facility costs and depreciation expense on the corporate headquarters building are allocated to the segments based on headcount. Unallocated corporate costs include certain shared expenses such as accounting, finance, human resources, legal, corporate systems, amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment and related charges, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, legal reserves and other items not identifiable with one of our segments. We account for significant intersegment transactions as if the transactions were with third parties, that is, at estimated current market prices. The majority of the intersegment revenues and cost of revenues are fees charged by Travel Network to Hospitality Solutions for airline trips booked through our GDS. Our CODM does not review total assets by segment as operating evaluations and resource allocation decisions are not made on the basis of total assets by segment. The performance of our segments is evaluated primarily on Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income and Adjusted EBITDA which are not recognized terms under GAAP. Our uses of Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We define Adjusted Gross Profit as operating (loss) income adjusted for selling, general and administrative expenses, the cost of revenue portion of depreciation and amortization, restructuring and other costs, amortization of upfront incentive compensation and stock-based compensation included in cost of revenue. We define Adjusted Operating (loss) Income as operating (loss) income adjusted for equity method (loss) income, impairment and related charges, acquisition-related amortization, restructuring and other costs, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs, net, and stock-based compensation. We define Adjusted EBITDA as (loss) income from continuing operations adjusted for depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, amortization of capitalized implementation costs, acquisition-related amortization, amortization of upfront incentive consideration, interest expense, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, other, net, restructuring and other costs, acquisition-related costs, litigation costs, net, stock-based compensation and provision for income taxes. Segment information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue Travel Network $ (33,262) $ 724,632 $ 394,441 $ 1,498,600 Airline Solutions 89,524 211,833 269,409 424,760 Hospitality Solutions 29,002 73,876 88,239 146,707 Eliminations (2,220) (10,335) (10,068) (20,700) Total revenue $ 83,044 $ 1,000,006 $ 742,021 $ 2,049,367 Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss) (a) Travel Network $ (110,874) $ 252,293 $ 1,295 $ 534,973 Airline Solutions (11,017) 85,801 41,010 163,932 Hospitality Solutions (768) 16,767 4,926 32,477 Corporate (6,341) (4,423) (9,131) (7,854) Total $ (129,000) $ 350,438 $ 38,100 $ 723,528 Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income (b) Travel Network $ (183,331) $ 159,797 $ (161,359) $ 352,969 Airline Solutions (68,309) 22,660 (100,888) 38,084 Hospitality Solutions (19,409) (5,746) (35,866) (11,463) Corporate (35,760) (49,758) (81,566) (96,875) Total $ (306,809) $ 126,953 $ (379,679) $ 282,715 Adjusted EBITDA (c) Travel Network $ (139,621) $ 210,364 $ (74,169) $ 453,219 Airline Solutions (28,417) 65,945 (20,048) 124,339 Hospitality Solutions (8,051) 7,874 (12,906) 14,879 Total segments (176,089) 284,183 (107,123) 592,437 Corporate (34,199) (48,548) (78,762) (94,453) Total $ (210,288) $ 235,635 $ (185,885) $ 497,984 Depreciation and amortization Travel Network $ 24,634 $ 30,721 $ 49,901 $ 61,276 Airline Solutions 39,892 43,285 80,840 86,255 Hospitality Solutions 11,358 13,620 22,960 26,342 Total segments 75,884 87,626 153,701 173,873 Corporate 18,070 17,221 36,114 34,417 Total $ 93,954 $ 104,847 $ 189,815 $ 208,290 Capital Expenditures Travel Network $ 1,586 $ 4,877 $ 3,915 $ 9,863 Airline Solutions 3,081 11,096 9,473 23,586 Hospitality Solutions 916 1,898 2,317 5,394 Total segments 5,583 17,871 15,705 38,843 Corporate 5,313 11,461 23,628 28,353 Total $ 10,896 $ 29,332 $ 39,333 $ 67,196 ______________________________ (a) The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit to operating (loss) income in our statement of operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss) $ (129,000) $ 350,438 $ 38,100 $ 723,528 Less adjustments: Selling, general and administrative 116,563 154,705 315,436 306,096 Cost of revenue adjustments: Depreciation and amortization (1) 74,993 86,593 152,366 171,513 Restructuring and other costs (6) 40,752 — 57,447 — Amortization of upfront incentive consideration (2) 19,076 19,846 37,289 38,974 Stock-based compensation 3,686 7,381 11,043 14,625 Operating (loss) income $ (384,070) $ 81,913 $ (535,481) $ 192,320 (b) The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income to operating (loss) income in our statement of operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income $ (306,809) $ 126,953 $ (379,679) $ 282,715 Less adjustments: Equity method (loss) income (499) 413 (1,185) 946 Acquisition-related amortization (1c) 16,509 16,011 33,310 31,995 Restructuring and other costs (6) 48,001 — 73,282 — Acquisition-related costs (5) 4,373 8,935 22,200 20,641 Litigation costs, net (4) 115 1,386 1,856 2,824 Stock-based compensation 8,762 18,295 26,339 33,989 Operating (loss) income $ (384,070) $ 81,913 $ (535,481) $ 192,320 (c) The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (loss) income from continuing operations in our statement of operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $ (210,288) $ 235,635 $ (185,885) $ 497,984 Less adjustments: Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment (1a) 68,028 79,209 137,541 154,557 Amortization of capitalized implementation costs (1b) 9,417 9,627 18,964 21,738 Acquisition-related amortization (1c) 16,509 16,011 33,310 31,995 Restructuring and other costs (6) 48,001 — 73,282 — Amortization of upfront incentive consideration (2) 19,076 19,846 37,289 38,974 Interest expense, net 58,581 39,608 96,023 77,621 Other, net (3) 6,098 2,479 53,584 4,349 Acquisition-related costs (5) 4,373 8,935 22,200 20,641 Litigation costs, net (4) 115 1,386 1,856 2,824 Stock-based compensation 8,762 18,295 26,339 33,989 Provision for income taxes (5,718) 12,145 (32,972) 23,988 (Loss) income from continuing operations $ (443,530) $ 28,094 $ (653,301) $ 87,308 ______________________________________________________ (1) Depreciation and amortization expenses: (a) Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment includes software developed for internal use as well as amortization of contract acquisition costs (b) Amortization of capitalized implementation costs represents amortization of upfront costs to implement new customer contracts under our SaaS and hosted revenue model. (c) Acquisition-related amortization represents amortization of intangible assets from the take-private transaction in 2007 as well as intangibles associated with acquisitions since that date. (2) Our Travel Network business at times provides upfront incentive consideration to travel agency subscribers at the inception or modification of a service contract, which are capitalized and amortized to cost of revenue over an average expected life of the service contract, generally over three (3) Other, net during the six months ended June 30, 2020 i ncludes a $46 million charge related to termination payments incurred in the first quarter of 2020 in connection with our proposed acquisition of Farelogix, as well as foreign exchange gains and losses related to the remeasurement of foreign currency denominated balances included in our consolidated balance sheets into the relevant functional currency. See Note 3. Acquisitions for further detail regarding the Farelogix acquisition. (4) Litigation costs, net represent charges associated with antitrust and other foreign non-income tax contingency matters. See Note 13. Contingencies. (5) Acquisition-related costs represent fees and expenses incurred associated with the 2018 agreement to acquire Farelogix. (6) Restructuring and other costs represent charges associated with business restructuring and associated changes, including a strategic realignment of our airline and agency-focused businesses, as well as other measures to support the new organizational structure and to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and cost structure. See Note 4. Restructuring Activities for further details.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major shifts in the travel ecosystem resulting in the changing needs of our airline, hotel and agency customers. As a result, we decided in the second quarter of 2020 to accelerate the organizational changes we began in 2018 to address the changing travel landscape through a strategic realignment of our airline and agency-focused businesses to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and cost structure. The organizational changes involve the creation of a functional-oriented structure to further enhance our long-term growth opportunities and help deliver new retailing, distribution and fulfillment solutions to the travel marketplace. As a result of these strategic realignment efforts, we will operate our business and present our results through two business segments beginning in the third quarter of 2020: (i) Travel Solutions, our global travel solutions for travel suppliers and travel buyers, including a broad portfolio of software technology products and solutions for airlines, and (ii) Hospitality Solutions, an extensive suite of software solutions for hoteliers. All revenue and expenses previously assigned to the Travel Network and Airline Solutions business segments will be consolidated into a unified revenue and expense structure which will align with information that our CODM plans to utilize beginning in the third quarter of 2020 to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources.

General Information (Policies)

General Information (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation— The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2020. The accompanying interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2020 . We consolidate all majority-owned subsidiaries and companies over which we exercise control through majority voting rights. No entities are consolidated due to control through operating agreements, financing agreements or as the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts after elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions. All dollar amounts in the financial statements and the tables in the notes, except per share amounts, are stated in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. All amounts in the notes reference results from continuing operations unless otherwise indicated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates —The preparation of these interim financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires that certain amounts be recorded based on estimates and assumptions made by management. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions. Our accounting policies that utilize significant estimates and assumptions include: (i) estimation for revenue recognition and multiple performance obligation arrangements, (ii) determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, (iii) the evaluation of the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets and goodwill, (iv) assumptions utilized to test recoverability of capitalized implementation costs and customer and subscriber advances, (v) judgments in capitalization of software developed for internal use, (vi) the evaluation of uncertainties surrounding the calculation of our tax assets and liabilities, (vii) estimation of the air booking cancellation reserve, and (viii) the evaluation of the allowance for credit losses. Our use of estimates and the related accounting policies are discussed in the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2020. Additionally, see Note 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers for additional information on the use of significant estimates and assumptions in recognizing revenue and Note 6. Credit Losses for additional information regarding the use of significant estimates and assumptions related to the allowance for credit losses. Given the uncertainties surrounding the duration and effects of COVID-19, we cannot provide assurance that the assumptions used in our estimates will be accurate.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards/Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Adoption of New Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued updated guidance which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or by another reference rate expected to be discontinued, if certain criteria are met. The updated standard is effective for all entities upon issuance and we will apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. There was no impact to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as a result of adopting this standard. Our current hedging contracts do not extend past December 31, 2021. In October 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance that eliminates the requirement that entities consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control in their entirety when assessing whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest and instead requires entities to consider these indirect interests on a proportional basis. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2020, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance on customer's accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Under this updated standard, a customer in a cloud-computing arrangement that is a service contract is required to follow guidance on software developed for internal use to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. This standard aligns the accounting for implementation costs for hosting arrangements, regardless of whether they convey a license to the hosted software. The standard requires that capitalized implementation costs related to a hosting arrangement that is a service contract be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement, beginning when the component of the hosting arrangement is ready for its intended use, similar to requirements in guidance on software developed for internal use. In addition, costs incurred during the preliminary project and post- implementation phases are expensed as they are incurred. We adopted this standard prospectively in the first quarter of 2020, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance for the measurement of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. Under this updated standard, the current "incurred loss" approach is replaced with an "expected loss" model for instruments measured at amortized cost. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2020, resulting in a $10 million increase in the allowance for credit losses, partially offset by a $1 million decrease in deferred tax liabilities and a $1 million increase in accounts receivable with a corresponding increase of approximately $8 million in our opening retained deficit as of January 1, 2020. See Note 6. Credit Losses for more information on the impacts from adoption and ongoing considerations. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In August 2020, the FASB issued updated guidance limiting the accounting models for convertible instruments, which will result in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract when compared to existing guidance. Under the updated guidance, some convertible debt instruments will be accounted for as a single liability measured at amortized cost. Additionally, the updated guidance both enhances disclosures around convertible instruments and requires the use of the if-converted method to calculate diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments. The updated standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. We are evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued updated guidance which simplifies the accounting for income taxes, eliminates certain exceptions within existing income tax guidance, and clarifies certain aspects of the current guidance to promote consistency among reporting entities. The updated standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability	The following table presents our assets and liabilities with customers as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Account Consolidated Balance Sheet Location June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Contract assets and customer advances and discounts (1) Prepaid expenses and other current assets / other assets, net $ 96,134 $ 105,499 Trade and unbilled receivables, net Accounts receivable, net 286,583 539,806 Long-term trade unbilled receivables, net Other assets, net 26,363 38,250 Contract liabilities Deferred revenues / other noncurrent liabilities 187,593 167,832 ________________________________ (1) Includes contract assets of $5 million and $6 million for June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by business (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Air $ (69,732) $ 584,424 $ 245,585 $ 1,224,902 Lodging, Ground and Sea 10,081 96,969 82,512 187,256 Other 26,389 43,239 66,344 86,442 Total Travel Network (33,262) 724,632 394,441 1,498,600 Reservation Systems 32,229 126,236 137,360 253,464 Commercial and Operations Solutions 56,986 84,230 130,516 167,788 Other 309 1,367 1,533 3,508 Total Airline Solutions 89,524 211,833 269,409 424,760 SynXis Software and Services 26,749 64,798 77,480 129,012 Other 2,253 9,078 10,759 17,695 Total Hospitality Solutions 29,002 73,876 88,239 146,707 Eliminations (2,220) (10,335) (10,068) (20,700) Total Sabre Revenue $ 83,044 $ 1,000,006 $ 742,021 $ 2,049,367

Restructuring Activities (Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes the accrued liability, as recorded within accrued compensation and related benefits within our consolidated balance sheet, related to these restructuring activities (in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Balance as of January 1, 2020 $ — Charges 72,989 Cash Payments (13,448) Balance as of June 30, 2020 $ 59,541

Credit Losses (Tables)

Credit Losses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Loss	Our allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 for our portfolio segment is summarized as follows (in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Balance at December 31, 2019 $ 57,730 Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption 9,868 Provision for expected credit losses 47,727 Write-offs (13,703) Other 1,241 Balance at June 30, 2020 $ 102,863

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	The following table sets forth the face values of our outstanding debt as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Rate Maturity June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Senior secured credit facilities: Term Loan A L + 2.25% July 2022 $ 456,000 $ 484,500 Term Loan B L + 2.00% February 2024 1,834,021 1,843,427 Revolver, $400 million L + 2.00% July 2022 375,000 — 5.375% senior secured notes due 2023 5.375% April 2023 530,000 530,000 5.25% senior secured notes due 2023 5.25% November 2023 500,000 500,000 9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 9.25% April 2025 775,000 — 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 4.00% April 2025 345,000 — Finance lease obligations 2,065 5,882 Face value of total debt outstanding 4,817,086 3,363,809 Less current portion of debt outstanding (77,876) (81,614) Face value of long-term debt outstanding $ 4,739,210 $ 3,282,195
Convertible Debt	The following table sets forth the carrying value of the Exchangeable Notes as of June 30, 2020 (in thousands): June 30, 2020 Liability component: Principal $ 345,000 Less: Unamortized debt discount (87,622) Net Carrying Value (1) $ 257,378 Equity component: Conversion feature $ 90,500 Less: Equity portion of debt issuance costs (3,167) Less: Deferred tax liability (19,718) Net Carrying Value $ 67,615 (1) Excludes net unamortized debt issuance costs of $9 million as of June 30, 2020.
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure	The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the Exchangeable Notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (in thousands): Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Contractual interest expense $ 2,798 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs $ 3,095

Derivatives (Tables)

Derivatives (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Unsettled Purchased Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had the following unsettled purchased foreign currency forward contracts that were entered into to hedge our operational exposure to foreign currency movements (in thousands, except for average contract rates): Outstanding Notional Amounts as of June 30, 2020 Buy Currency Sell Currency Foreign Amount USD Amount Average Polish Zloty US Dollar 114,000 29,290 0.2569 Indian Rupee US Dollar 1,650,000 22,597 0.0136 Singapore Dollar US Dollar 27,000 19,853 0.7353 British Pound Sterling US Dollar 8,400 11,010 1.3107 Australian Dollar US Dollar 6,600 4,552 0.6897 Swedish Krona US Dollar 13,500 1,426 0.1059 Outstanding Notional Amounts as of December 31, 2019 Buy Currency Sell Currency Foreign Amount USD Amount Average Polish Zloty US Dollar 265,000 68,971 0.2603 Indian Rupee US Dollar 4,485,000 61,708 0.0138 Singapore Dollar US Dollar 63,500 46,759 0.7364 British Pound Sterling US Dollar 18,400 24,109 1.3103 Australian Dollar US Dollar 16,500 11,521 0.6982 Swedish Krona US Dollar 38,100 4,106 0.1075
Schedule of Outstanding Interest Rate Swaps	Interest rate swaps outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows: Notional Amount Interest Rate Interest Rate Paid Effective Date Maturity Date Designated as Hedging Instrument $1,350 million 1 month LIBOR (1) 2.27% December 31, 2018 December 31, 2019 $1,200 million 1 month LIBOR (1) 2.19% December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 $600 million 1 month LIBOR (1) 2.81% December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 ______________________ (1) Subject to a 0% floor.
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments	The estimated fair values of our derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows (in thousands): Derivative Assets (Liabilities) Fair Value as of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Consolidated Balance Sheet Location June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Foreign exchange contracts Other accrued liabilities $ (2,627) $ — Foreign exchange contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 1,953 Interest rate swaps Other accrued liabilities (20,489) (7,020) Interest rate swaps Other noncurrent liabilities (7,310) (7,918) $ (30,426) $ (12,985)
Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments Net of Taxes on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The effects of derivative instruments, net of taxes, on OCI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands): Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships 2020 2019 2020 2019 Foreign exchange contracts $ 2,458 $ 565 $ (7,001) $ 311 Interest rate swaps (1,446) (9,739) (15,805) (14,894) Total $ 1,012 $ (9,174) $ (22,806) $ (14,583) Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Income Statement Location Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Foreign exchange contracts Cost of revenue $ 2,602 $ 844 $ 3,223 $ 3,566 Interest rate swaps Interest expense, net 3,957 (537) 5,171 (1,056) Total $ 6,559 $ 307 $ 8,394 $ 2,510

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following tables present our (liabilities) assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Fair Value at Reporting Date Using June 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Derivatives (1) Foreign currency forward contracts $ (2,627) $ — $ (2,627) $ — Interest rate swap contracts (27,799) — (27,799) — Total $ (30,426) $ — $ (30,426) $ — Fair Value at Reporting Date Using December 31, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Derivatives (1) Foreign currency forward contracts $ 1,953 $ — $ 1,953 $ — Interest rate swap contracts (14,938) — (14,938) — Total $ (12,985) $ — $ (12,985) $ — (1) See Note 8. Derivatives for further detail.
Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt	The following table presents the fair value and carrying value of our senior notes and borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands): Fair Value at Carrying Value at (1) Financial Instrument June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Term Loan A $ 426,360 $ 485,106 $ 455,078 $ 483,317 Term Loan B 1,698,762 1,856,100 1,829,872 1,838,741 Revolver, $400 million 375,000 — 375,000 — 5.375% Senior secured notes due 2023 496,199 543,536 530,000 530,000 5.25% Senior secured notes due 2023 460,623 514,670 500,000 500,000 9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 817,393 — 775,000 — 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 438,435 — 257,378 — (1) Excludes net unamortized debt issuance costs.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Related Deferred Income Taxes	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of related deferred income taxes, are as follows (in thousands): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans $ (136,598) $ (143,389) Unrealized foreign currency translation gain 3,784 4,289 Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps (24,618) (10,206) Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax $ (157,432) $ (149,306)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators Used in Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations	The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Numerator: (Loss) income from continuing operations $ (443,530) $ 28,094 $ (653,301) $ 87,308 Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests (71) 1,606 712 2,518 Net (loss) income from continuing operations available to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (443,459) $ 26,488 $ (654,013) $ 84,790 Denominator: Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding 275,693 274,245 274,865 274,911 Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards — 1,238 — 1,685 Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding 275,693 275,483 274,865 276,596 Earnings per share from continuing operations: Basic $ (1.61) $ 0.10 $ (2.38) $ 0.31 Diluted $ (1.61) $ 0.10 $ (2.38) $ 0.31

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense	The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases (in thousands): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows used in operating leases $ 14,879 $ 13,184 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 36,456 15,232
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	The following table presents supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases (in thousands): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Operating Leases Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 86,413 $ 64,191 Other accrued liabilities 23,110 21,932 Other noncurrent liabilities 71,010 49,970 Total operating lease liabilities $ 94,120 $ 71,902
Future Minimum Lease Payment Obligations Under Operating Leases	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of June 30, 2020 are as follows (in thousands): Year Ending December 31, Operating Leases 2020 $ 11,519 2021 24,345 2022 17,479 2023 14,217 2024 12,753 Thereafter 30,719 Total 111,032 Imputed Interest (16,912) Total $ 94,120

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Segment Information	Segment information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue Travel Network $ (33,262) $ 724,632 $ 394,441 $ 1,498,600 Airline Solutions 89,524 211,833 269,409 424,760 Hospitality Solutions 29,002 73,876 88,239 146,707 Eliminations (2,220) (10,335) (10,068) (20,700) Total revenue $ 83,044 $ 1,000,006 $ 742,021 $ 2,049,367 Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss) (a) Travel Network $ (110,874) $ 252,293 $ 1,295 $ 534,973 Airline Solutions (11,017) 85,801 41,010 163,932 Hospitality Solutions (768) 16,767 4,926 32,477 Corporate (6,341) (4,423) (9,131) (7,854) Total $ (129,000) $ 350,438 $ 38,100 $ 723,528 Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income (b) Travel Network $ (183,331) $ 159,797 $ (161,359) $ 352,969 Airline Solutions (68,309) 22,660 (100,888) 38,084 Hospitality Solutions (19,409) (5,746) (35,866) (11,463) Corporate (35,760) (49,758) (81,566) (96,875) Total $ (306,809) $ 126,953 $ (379,679) $ 282,715 Adjusted EBITDA (c) Travel Network $ (139,621) $ 210,364 $ (74,169) $ 453,219 Airline Solutions (28,417) 65,945 (20,048) 124,339 Hospitality Solutions (8,051) 7,874 (12,906) 14,879 Total segments (176,089) 284,183 (107,123) 592,437 Corporate (34,199) (48,548) (78,762) (94,453) Total $ (210,288) $ 235,635 $ (185,885) $ 497,984 Depreciation and amortization Travel Network $ 24,634 $ 30,721 $ 49,901 $ 61,276 Airline Solutions 39,892 43,285 80,840 86,255 Hospitality Solutions 11,358 13,620 22,960 26,342 Total segments 75,884 87,626 153,701 173,873 Corporate 18,070 17,221 36,114 34,417 Total $ 93,954 $ 104,847 $ 189,815 $ 208,290 Capital Expenditures Travel Network $ 1,586 $ 4,877 $ 3,915 $ 9,863 Airline Solutions 3,081 11,096 9,473 23,586 Hospitality Solutions 916 1,898 2,317 5,394 Total segments 5,583 17,871 15,705 38,843 Corporate 5,313 11,461 23,628 28,353 Total $ 10,896 $ 29,332 $ 39,333 $ 67,196 ______________________________ (a) The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit to operating (loss) income in our statement of operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss) $ (129,000) $ 350,438 $ 38,100 $ 723,528 Less adjustments: Selling, general and administrative 116,563 154,705 315,436 306,096 Cost of revenue adjustments: Depreciation and amortization (1) 74,993 86,593 152,366 171,513 Restructuring and other costs (6) 40,752 — 57,447 — Amortization of upfront incentive consideration (2) 19,076 19,846 37,289 38,974 Stock-based compensation 3,686 7,381 11,043 14,625 Operating (loss) income $ (384,070) $ 81,913 $ (535,481) $ 192,320 (b) The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income to operating (loss) income in our statement of operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income $ (306,809) $ 126,953 $ (379,679) $ 282,715 Less adjustments: Equity method (loss) income (499) 413 (1,185) 946 Acquisition-related amortization (1c) 16,509 16,011 33,310 31,995 Restructuring and other costs (6) 48,001 — 73,282 — Acquisition-related costs (5) 4,373 8,935 22,200 20,641 Litigation costs, net (4) 115 1,386 1,856 2,824 Stock-based compensation 8,762 18,295 26,339 33,989 Operating (loss) income $ (384,070) $ 81,913 $ (535,481) $ 192,320 (c) The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (loss) income from continuing operations in our statement of operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $ (210,288) $ 235,635 $ (185,885) $ 497,984 Less adjustments: Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment (1a) 68,028 79,209 137,541 154,557 Amortization of capitalized implementation costs (1b) 9,417 9,627 18,964 21,738 Acquisition-related amortization (1c) 16,509 16,011 33,310 31,995 Restructuring and other costs (6) 48,001 — 73,282 — Amortization of upfront incentive consideration (2) 19,076 19,846 37,289 38,974 Interest expense, net 58,581 39,608 96,023 77,621 Other, net (3) 6,098 2,479 53,584 4,349 Acquisition-related costs (5) 4,373 8,935 22,200 20,641 Litigation costs, net (4) 115 1,386 1,856 2,824 Stock-based compensation 8,762 18,295 26,339 33,989 Provision for income taxes (5,718) 12,145 (32,972) 23,988 (Loss) income from continuing operations $ (443,530) $ 28,094 $ (653,301) $ 87,308 ______________________________________________________ (1) Depreciation and amortization expenses: (a) Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment includes software developed for internal use as well as amortization of contract acquisition costs (b) Amortization of capitalized implementation costs represents amortization of upfront costs to implement new customer contracts under our SaaS and hosted revenue model. (c) Acquisition-related amortization represents amortization of intangible assets from the take-private transaction in 2007 as well as intangibles associated with acquisitions since that date. (2) Our Travel Network business at times provides upfront incentive consideration to travel agency subscribers at the inception or modification of a service contract, which are capitalized and amortized to cost of revenue over an average expected life of the service contract, generally over three (3) Other, net during the six months ended June 30, 2020 i ncludes a $46 million charge related to termination payments incurred in the first quarter of 2020 in connection with our proposed acquisition of Farelogix, as well as foreign exchange gains and losses related to the remeasurement of foreign currency denominated balances included in our consolidated balance sheets into the relevant functional currency. See Note 3. Acquisitions for further detail regarding the Farelogix acquisition. (4) Litigation costs, net represent charges associated with antitrust and other foreign non-income tax contingency matters. See Note 13. Contingencies. (5) Acquisition-related costs represent fees and expenses incurred associated with the 2018 agreement to acquire Farelogix. (6) Restructuring and other costs represent charges associated with business restructuring and associated changes, including a strategic realignment of our airline and agency-focused businesses, as well as other measures to support the new organizational structure and to respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and cost structure. See Note 4. Restructuring Activities for further details.

General Information - Additiona

General Information - Additional Information (Details)	Jan. 01, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)segmentshares	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2017USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Number of business segments | segment			3
Charges		$ 48,000,000	$ 72,989,000
Allowance for credit losses		11,000,000	$ 47,727,000	$ 13,613,000
Amount authorized to be repurchased						$ 500,000,000
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares			0
Remaining amount authorized to be repurchased		287,000,000	$ 287,000,000
Increase in retained deficit		$ (1,466,428,000)	(1,466,428,000)		$ (763,482,000)
COVID-19
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cancellation reserve			$ 60,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cancellation reserve	$ 10,000,000
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities	(1,000,000)
Increase in accounts receivable	1,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member] | Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Increase in retained deficit	$ 8,000,000

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Contract liabilities	$ 187,593	$ 167,832
Prepaid expenses and other current assets / other assets, net
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Contract assets, current	96,134	105,499
Contract assets	5,000	6,000
Accounts receivable, net
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Contract assets, current	286,583	539,806
Other assets, net
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Contract assets, noncurrent	$ 26,363	$ 38,250

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue recognized			$ 17,000
Revenue negatively impacted	$ (83,044)	$ (1,000,006)	(742,021)	$ (2,049,367)
COVID-19
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue negatively impacted	$ 100,000
Cancellation reserve			$ 60,000

Revenue from Contracts with C_5

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	$ 83,044	$ 1,000,006	$ 742,021	$ 2,049,367
Operating Segments | Travel Network
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	(33,262)	724,632	394,441	1,498,600
Operating Segments | Airline Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	89,524	211,833	269,409	424,760
Operating Segments | Hospitality Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	29,002	73,876	88,239	146,707
Eliminations
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	(2,220)	(10,335)	(10,068)	(20,700)
Air | Operating Segments | Travel Network
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	(69,732)	584,424	245,585	1,224,902
Lodging, Ground and Sea | Operating Segments | Travel Network
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	10,081	96,969	82,512	187,256
Other | Operating Segments | Travel Network
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	26,389	43,239	66,344	86,442
Other | Operating Segments | Airline Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	309	1,367	1,533	3,508
Other | Operating Segments | Hospitality Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	2,253	9,078	10,759	17,695
Reservation Systems | Operating Segments | Airline Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	32,229	126,236	137,360	253,464
Commercial and Operations Solutions | Operating Segments | Airline Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	56,986	84,230	130,516	167,788
SynXis Software and Services | Operating Segments | Hospitality Solutions
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Sabre Revenue	$ 26,749	$ 64,798	$ 77,480	$ 129,012

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, attorney fee expense			$ 24,811	$ 0
Department Of Justice Lawsuit
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Litigation charge		$ 46,000	46,000
Litigation settlement, attorney fee expense		25,000
Termination fees	$ 21,000	$ 21,000
Radixx Solutions International, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net cash consideration			$ 107,000

Restructuring Activities - Narr

Restructuring Activities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 48,000	$ 72,989
Cost of revenue
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	41,000	57,000
Selling, general and administrative costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 7,000	$ 16,000

Restructuring Activities (Detai

Restructuring Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1, 2020		$ 0
Charges	$ 48,000	72,989
Cash Payments		(13,448)
Balance as of June 30, 2020	$ 59,541	$ 59,541

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate				5.00%	22.00%
Valuation allowance				$ 94,000
Unrecognized tax benefits		$ 65,000		65,000
Early termination payment		$ 1,000
Payments on TRA				$ 71,958	$ 101,482
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Payments on TRA	$ 72,000		$ 105,000

Credit Losses - Narrative (Deta

Credit Losses - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Increase in retained deficit		$ (1,466,428)	$ (763,482)
Collection period		12 months
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Increase in allowance for credit loss	$ 10,000
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities	(1,000)
Increase in accounts receivable	1,000
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Increase in retained deficit	$ 8,000

Credit Losses - Allowance for C

Credit Losses - Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 57,730
Provision for expected credit losses	$ 11,000	47,727	$ 13,613
Write-offs		(13,703)
Other		1,241
Ending balance	$ 102,863	102,863
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 9,868

Debt - Narrative (Details)

Debt - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	Apr. 17, 2020USD ($)day$ / shares	Mar. 02, 2018	Aug. 23, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 18, 2016	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding debt					$ 4,686,000,000	$ 4,686,000,000		$ 3,343,000,000
Debt issuance costs					38,000,000	38,000,000		15,000,000
Unamortized discount					93,000,000	93,000,000		6,000,000
Proceeds of borrowings from lenders						$ 1,495,000,000	$ 0
Equity component of convertible note issuance, net					$ 67,615,000
Amended And Restated Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percent of domestic revenue passenger enplanements					10.00%	10.00%
Amended And Restated Credit Agreement | Senior secured credit facilities | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total net leverage ratio				1
Amended And Restated Credit Agreement | Senior secured credit facilities | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total net leverage ratio				4.5
9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 | Senior Secured Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 775,000,000
Interest rate	9.25%				9.25%	9.25%
Proceeds of borrowings from lenders	$ 763,000,000
4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 | Senior Secured Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding debt	255,000,000				$ 257,378,000	$ 257,378,000
Debt issuance costs					$ 9,000,000	$ 9,000,000
Aggregate principal amount	$ 345,000,000
Interest rate	4.00%				4.00%	4.00%
Proceeds of borrowings from lenders	$ 336,000,000
Percent of the product of the last reported sale price per share	130.00%
Convertible trading days | day	20
Number of consecutive trading days | day	30
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount	100.00%
Amount exceeding outstanding principal amount, if converted						$ 8,000,000
Amount exceeding outstanding principal amount, if converted (in shares) | shares					44	44
Conversion rate	0.1269499
Conversion rate (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 7.88
Net deferred tax liability in connection with debt discount and issuance costs	$ 20,000,000				$ 19,718,000	$ 19,718,000
Effective interest rate	12.00%
Equity component of convertible note issuance, net	$ 90,000,000
4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 | Senior Secured Notes | Measurement Period
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percent of the product of the last reported sale price per share	98.00%
Number of consecutive trading days | day	5
Number of consecutive business days | day	5
Revolving Credit Facility | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility amount			$ 400,000,000
Senior secured first-lien net leverage ratio			3.75
Revolving Credit Facility | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Eurocurrency | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			2.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Eurocurrency | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			1.75%
Revolving Credit Facility | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Base Rate | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Base Rate | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			0.75%
New Term Loan B | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility amount			$ 1,891,000,000
Senior secured first-lien net leverage ratio			3
New Term Loan B | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Eurocurrency
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			2.25%
New Term Loan B | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Base Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			1.25%
New Term Loan B | Fifth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Eurocurrency
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		2.00%
New Term Loan B | Fifth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Base Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread		1.00%
New Term Loan A | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility amount			$ 570,000,000
Decrease in variable basis spread, quarterly			0.25%
Decrease in variable basis spread, maximum			0.75%
Senior secured first-lien net leverage ratio			2.25
New Term Loan A | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Eurocurrency | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			2.50%
New Term Loan A | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Eurocurrency | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			1.75%
New Term Loan A | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Base Rate | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			1.50%
New Term Loan A | Fourth Incremental Term Facility Amendment | Senior secured credit facilities | Base Rate | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Variable basis spread			0.75%
New Revolver, $400 million [Member] | Senior secured credit facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding debt					375,000,000	375,000,000		0
Outstanding letters of credit that will reduce overall credit capacity					12,000,000	12,000,000		$ 12,000,000
Credit facility amount					$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000

Debt - Face Value of Outstandin

Debt - Face Value of Outstanding Debt (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Apr. 17, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 4,739,210,000		$ 3,282,195,000
Finance lease obligations	2,065,000		5,882,000
Face value of total debt outstanding	4,817,086,000		3,363,809,000
Less current portion of debt outstanding	(77,876,000)		(81,614,000)
Principal	4,739,210,000		3,282,195,000
Senior secured credit facilities | Term Loan A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	456,000,000		484,500,000
Principal	$ 456,000,000		484,500,000
Senior secured credit facilities | Term Loan A | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR	2.25%
Senior secured credit facilities | Term Loan B
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 1,834,021,000		1,843,427,000
Principal	$ 1,834,021,000		1,843,427,000
Senior secured credit facilities | Term Loan B | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR	2.00%
Senior secured credit facilities | Revolver, $400 million
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 375,000,000		0
Credit facility amount	400,000,000
Principal	$ 375,000,000		0
Senior secured credit facilities | Revolver, $400 million | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR	2.00%
Senior secured notes | 5.375% senior secured notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 530,000,000		530,000,000
Principal	$ 530,000,000		530,000,000
Interest rate	5.375%
Senior secured notes | 5.25% senior secured notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 500,000,000		500,000,000
Principal	$ 500,000,000		500,000,000
Interest rate	5.25%
Senior secured notes | 9.25% senior secured notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 775,000,000		0
Outstanding debt rate	9.25%
Principal	$ 775,000,000		0
Interest rate	9.25%	9.25%
Senior secured notes | 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$ 345,000,000		0
Outstanding debt rate	4.00%
Principal	$ 345,000,000		$ 0
Interest rate	4.00%	4.00%

Debt - Carrying Value of Exchan

Debt - Carrying Value of Exchangeable Notes (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Apr. 17, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	$ 4,739,210,000		$ 3,282,195,000
Outstanding debt	4,686,000,000		3,343,000,000
Senior Secured Notes | 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal	345,000,000		$ 0
Less: Unamortized debt discount	(87,622,000)
Outstanding debt	257,378,000	$ 255,000,000
Conversion feature	90,500,000
Less: Equity portion of debt issuance costs	(3,167,000)
Less: Deferred tax liability	(19,718,000)	$ (20,000,000)
Net Carrying Value	$ 67,615,000

Debt - Interest Expense Recogni

Debt - Interest Expense Recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs		$ 6,445	$ 1,986
Senior Secured Notes | 4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	$ 2,798	2,798
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	$ 3,095	$ 3,095

Derivatives - Narrative (Detail

Derivatives - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedging ineffectiveness recorded in earnings	$ 0		$ 0
Estimated loss reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings as contracts settle		$ 3,000,000
Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount				$ 750,000,000			$ 750,000,000	$ 750,000,000
Interest rate swaps, 2019 | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount						$ 600,000,000
Interest rate swaps, 2020 | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount						300,000,000
Interest rate swaps, 2021 | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount						$ 450,000,000
Interest Rate Swap, Floating Term Loan B, 2020 And 2021 | Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount					$ 150,000,000

Derivatives - Schedule of Unset

Derivatives - Schedule of Unsettled Purchased Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (Details) - Long - Foreign currency forward contracts $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020SEK (kr)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020AUD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020GBP (£)	Jun. 30, 2020INR (₨)	Jun. 30, 2020PLN (zł)	Jun. 30, 2020SGD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019SEK (kr)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019AUD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2019INR (₨)	Dec. 31, 2019PLN (zł)	Dec. 31, 2019SGD ($)
Australian Dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 4,552				zł 6,600,000			$ 11,521	$ 16,500,000
Average Contract Rate	0.6897	0.6897	0.6897	0.6897	0.6897	0.6897	0.6897	0.6982	0.6982	0.6982	0.6982	0.6982	0.6982	0.6982
British Pound Sterling
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 11,010			₨ 8,400,000				$ 24,109			₨ 18,400,000
Average Contract Rate	1.3107	1.3107	1.3107	1.3107	1.3107	1.3107	1.3107	1.3103	1.3103	1.3103	1.3103	1.3103	1.3103	1.3103
Swedish Krona
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 1,426					$ 13,500,000	kr 38,100,000	$ 4,106
Average Contract Rate	0.1059	0.1059	0.1059	0.1059	0.1059	0.1059	0.1059	0.1075	0.1075	0.1075	0.1075	0.1075	0.1075	0.1075
Singapore Dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 19,853		£ 27,000,000					$ 46,759		£ 63,500,000
Average Contract Rate	0.7353	0.7353	0.7353	0.7353	0.7353	0.7353	0.7353	0.7364	0.7364	0.7364	0.7364	0.7364	0.7364	0.7364
Indian Rupee
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		$ 22,597	$ 1,650,000,000						$ 61,708					$ 4,485,000,000
Average Contract Rate	0.0136	0.0136	0.0136	0.0136	0.0136	0.0136	0.0136	0.0138	0.0138	0.0138	0.0138	0.0138	0.0138	0.0138
Polish Zloty
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	kr 114,000,000	$ 29,290							$ 68,971				zł 265,000,000
Average Contract Rate	0.2569	0.2569	0.2569	0.2569	0.2569	0.2569	0.2569	0.2603	0.2603	0.2603	0.2603	0.2603	0.2603	0.2603

Derivatives - Schedule of Outst

Derivatives - Schedule of Outstanding Interest Rate Swaps (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate swap contracts, floor rate	0.00%
2.27%
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 1,350,000,000	$ 1,350,000,000
Interest Rate Paid	2.27%	2.27%
2.19%
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 1,200,000,000	$ 1,200,000,000
Interest Rate Paid	2.19%	2.19%
2.81%
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 600,000,000	$ 600,000,000
Interest Rate Paid	2.81%	2.81%

Derivatives - Schedule of Estim

Derivatives - Schedule of Estimated Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	$ (30,426)	$ (12,985)
Other accrued liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	(2,627)	0
Other accrued liabilities | Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	(20,489)	(7,020)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative asset	0	1,953
Other noncurrent liabilities | Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ (7,310)	$ (7,918)

Derivatives - Schedule of Effec

Derivatives - Schedule of Effects of Derivative Instruments Net of Taxes on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative, Effective Portion	$ 1,012	$ (9,174)	$ (22,806)	$ (14,583)
Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion	6,559	307	8,394	2,510
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative, Effective Portion	2,458	565	(7,001)	311
Foreign exchange contracts | Cost of revenue
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion	2,602	844	3,223	3,566
Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative, Effective Portion	(1,446)	(9,739)	(15,805)	(14,894)
Interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Loss (Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion	$ 3,957	$ (537)	$ 5,171	$ (1,056)

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total	$ (30,426)	$ (12,985)
Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total	(30,426)	(12,985)
Level 3
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	(2,627)	1,953
Foreign currency forward contracts | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	0	0
Foreign currency forward contracts | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	(2,627)	1,953
Foreign currency forward contracts | Level 3
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	0	0
Interest rate swap contracts
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	(27,799)	(14,938)
Interest rate swap contracts | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	0	0
Interest rate swap contracts | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	(27,799)	(14,938)
Interest rate swap contracts | Level 3
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities)	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Sch_2

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Senior secured credit facilities | Revolver, $400 million
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Credit facility amount	$ 400,000,000
Term Loan A | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	426,360,000	$ 485,106,000
Term Loan A | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	455,078,000	483,317,000
Term Loan B | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	1,698,762,000	1,856,100,000
Term Loan B | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	1,829,872,000	1,838,741,000
Revolver, $400 million | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	375,000,000	0
Revolver, $400 million | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	375,000,000	0
5.375% senior secured notes due 2023 | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	496,199,000	543,536,000
5.375% senior secured notes due 2023 | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	530,000,000	530,000,000
5.25% senior secured notes due 2023 | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	460,623,000	514,670,000
5.25% senior secured notes due 2023 | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	$ 500,000,000	500,000,000
9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 | Senior Secured Notes
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Outstanding debt rate	9.25%
9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	$ 817,393,000	0
9.25% senior secured notes due 2025 | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	$ 775,000,000	0
4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 | Senior Secured Notes
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Outstanding debt rate	4.00%
4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 | Fair Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	$ 438,435,000	0
4.00% senior exchangeable notes due 2025 | Carrying Value
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Financial instrument fair value	$ 257,378,000	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Goodwill impairment	$ 0

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$ 326,022	$ 682,711	$ 947,669	$ 919,688	$ 965,599	$ 974,271
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(157,432)		(149,306)
Defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(136,598)		(143,389)
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	3,784		4,289
Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	$ (24,618)		$ (10,206)

Earnings Per Share - Reconcilia

Earnings Per Share - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Numerator:
(Loss) income from continuing operations	$ (443,530)	$ 28,094	$ (653,301)	$ 87,308
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests	(71)	1,606	712	2,518
Net (loss) income from continuing operations available to common stockholders, basic	(443,459)	26,488	(654,013)	84,790
Net (loss) income from continuing operations available to common stockholders, diluted	$ (443,459)	$ 26,488	$ (654,013)	$ 84,790
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	275,693	274,245	274,865	274,911
Add: Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards (in shares)	0	1,238	0	1,685
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)	275,693	275,483	274,865	276,596
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (1.61)	$ 0.10	$ (2.38)	$ 0.31
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (1.61)	$ 0.10	$ (2.38)	$ 0.31

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Common stock equivalents (in shares)	8	2	2	1

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lease term	10 years
Optional lease extension term	5 years
Option period to terminate lease	3 years
Minimum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Remaining minimum lease terms	1 year
Maximum
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Remaining minimum lease terms	10 years

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used in operating leases	$ 14,879	$ 13,184
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$ 36,456	$ 15,232

Leases - Supplemental Balance S

Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 86,413	$ 64,191
Other accrued liabilities	23,110	21,932
Other noncurrent liabilities	71,010	49,970
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 94,120	$ 71,902

Leases - Future Minimum Lease P

Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases
2020	$ 11,519
2021	24,345
2022	17,479
2023	14,217
2024	12,753
Thereafter	30,719
Total	111,032
Imputed Interest	(16,912)
Total	$ 94,120	$ 71,902

Contingencies - Antitrust Litig

Contingencies - Antitrust Litigation and Investigations (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2017	Nov. 30, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of bookings affected (fraction of)								1.00%
Value added tax receivable				$ 22,000,000
Foreign Tax Authority | Indian Income Tax Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated loss				43,000,000
US Airways Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages awarded	$ 15,000,000						$ 15,000,000
Loss contingency accrual			$ 32,000,000	0
Reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and costs							$ 17,000,000
Loss contingency reversal						$ 32,000,000
Department Of Justice Lawsuit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Termination fees				$ 21,000,000	$ 21,000,000
US Airways | US Airways Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages awarded		$ 15,000,000	$ 5,000,000
Attorneys' fees and costs sought		$ 125,000,000

Segment Information - Summary o

Segment Information - Summary of Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 83,044	$ 1,000,006	$ 742,021	$ 2,049,367
Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss)	(129,000)	350,438	38,100	723,528
Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income	(306,809)	126,953	(379,679)	282,715
Adjusted EBITDA	(210,288)	235,635	(185,885)	497,984
Depreciation and amortization	93,954	104,847	189,815	208,290
Capital Expenditures	10,896	29,332	39,333	67,196
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	(176,089)	284,183	(107,123)	592,437
Depreciation and amortization	75,884	87,626	153,701	173,873
Capital Expenditures	5,583	17,871	15,705	38,843
Operating Segments | Travel Network
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(33,262)	724,632	394,441	1,498,600
Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss)	(110,874)	252,293	1,295	534,973
Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income	(183,331)	159,797	(161,359)	352,969
Adjusted EBITDA	(139,621)	210,364	(74,169)	453,219
Depreciation and amortization	24,634	30,721	49,901	61,276
Capital Expenditures	1,586	4,877	3,915	9,863
Operating Segments | Airline Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	89,524	211,833	269,409	424,760
Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss)	(11,017)	85,801	41,010	163,932
Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income	(68,309)	22,660	(100,888)	38,084
Adjusted EBITDA	(28,417)	65,945	(20,048)	124,339
Depreciation and amortization	39,892	43,285	80,840	86,255
Capital Expenditures	3,081	11,096	9,473	23,586
Operating Segments | Hospitality Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	29,002	73,876	88,239	146,707
Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss)	(768)	16,767	4,926	32,477
Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income	(19,409)	(5,746)	(35,866)	(11,463)
Adjusted EBITDA	(8,051)	7,874	(12,906)	14,879
Depreciation and amortization	11,358	13,620	22,960	26,342
Capital Expenditures	916	1,898	2,317	5,394
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	(2,220)	(10,335)	(10,068)	(20,700)
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss)	(6,341)	(4,423)	(9,131)	(7,854)
Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income	(35,760)	(49,758)	(81,566)	(96,875)
Adjusted EBITDA	(34,199)	(48,548)	(78,762)	(94,453)
Depreciation and amortization	18,070	17,221	36,114	34,417
Capital Expenditures	$ 5,313	$ 11,461	$ 23,628	$ 28,353

Segment Information - Adjusted

Segment Information - Adjusted Gross Margin (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Adjusted Gross Profit (Loss)	$ (129,000)	$ 350,438	$ 38,100	$ 723,528
Less adjustments:
Selling, general and administrative	116,563	154,705	315,436	306,096
Cost of revenue adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	74,993	86,593	152,366	171,513
Restructuring and other costs	40,752	0	57,447	0
Amortization of upfront incentive consideration	19,076	19,846	37,289	38,974
Stock-based compensation	3,686	7,381	11,043	14,625
Operating (loss) income	$ (384,070)	$ 81,913	$ (535,481)	$ 192,320

Segment Information - Adjustmen

Segment Information - Adjustment Operating (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Adjusted Operating (Loss) Income	$ (306,809)	$ 126,953	$ (379,679)	$ 282,715
Less adjustments:
Equity method loss	(499)	413	(1,185)	946
Acquisition-related amortization	16,509	16,011	33,310	31,995
Charges	48,000		72,989
Acquisition-related costs	4,373	8,935	22,200	20,641
Litigation costs, net	115	1,386	1,856	2,824
Stock-based compensation	8,762	18,295	26,339	33,989
Restructuring and other costs	48,000		72,989
Operating (loss) income	$ (384,070)	$ 81,913	$ (535,481)	$ 192,320

Segment Information - Adjuste_2

Segment Information - Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Adjusted EBITDA	$ (210,288)		$ 235,635	$ (185,885)	$ 497,984
Less adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	68,028		79,209	137,541	154,557
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs	9,417		9,627	18,964	21,738
Acquisition-related amortization	16,509		16,011	33,310	31,995
Restructuring and other costs	48,001		0	73,282	0
Amortization of upfront incentive consideration	19,076		19,846	37,289	38,974
Interest expense, net	58,581		39,608	96,023	77,621
Other, net	6,098		2,479	53,584	4,349
Acquisition-related costs	4,373		8,935	22,200	20,641
Litigation costs, net	115		1,386	1,856	2,824
Stock-based compensation	8,762		18,295	26,339	33,989
Provision for income taxes	(5,718)		12,145	(32,972)	23,988
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	$ (443,530)		$ 28,094	(653,301)	$ 87,308
Department Of Justice Lawsuit
Less adjustments:
Litigation charge		$ 46,000		$ 46,000
Minimum
Less adjustments:
Average expected life of the service contract to cost of revenue				3 years
Maximum
Less adjustments:
Average expected life of the service contract to cost of revenue				10 years