2016 U.S.-Booked Air Volume: $55.6 million
Consolidated Global TMC: Carlson Wagonlit Travel
With an energy sector rebound on the horizon, following
years of low oil prices, BP increased its U.S.-booked air volume 9 percent to
$55.6 million in 2016, according to a BTN estimate. BP uses an internal
dashboard to scores travelers in such areas as online booking, lowest logical
airfare and preferred hotel policies. This has helped the company drive savings
over the last few years. To aid with traveler security, BP has a 24-hour
response information center that monitors global events. It quickly identified,
notified and accounted for travelers during the March 2016 Brussels terrorist
attacks. BP also provides online training in travel health for employees. BP
has been searching for a new expense reporting solution since IBM pulled its
standalone Global Expense Reporting System off the market. BP's sales and other
operating revenue declined 23.2 percent to $33.2 billion in 2016. The company
reported 74,500 employees in 72 countries at the end of last year.