Restructuring and Related Reorganization Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Reorganization Charges

NOTE 14 — Restructuring and Related Reorganization Charges

In connection with activities to centralize and optimize certain operations as well as migrate technology platforms in the prior years, primarily related to previously disclosed acquisitions, we recognized $17 million and $56 million in restructuring and related reorganization charges during 2017 and 2016. The charges were primarily related to employee severance and benefits, including severance amounts under pre-existing written plans and contracts Orbitz had with its employees and incremental retention compensation for exiting employees as well as stock-compensation charges for acceleration of replacement awards pursuant to certain employment agreements. We had no restructuring charges in 2018 and the remaining $9 million of accrued liability as of December 31, 2017 was paid during 2018.