Foreign Airlines Must Quarterly Report U.S. Money Flows to Bureaucrats
Published Date: 3/16/2026
Notice
Summary
If you work for a foreign airline with offices in the U.S., you’ll need to fill out a quarterly survey about your money coming in and going out here. This helps the government understand how foreign airlines impact the U.S. economy and trade. You’ll have 30 days after each quarter to send in your report, so get ready to share your numbers on time!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Quarterly BE-9 Reporting for Foreign Airlines
If you are a U.S. office, agent, or representative of a foreign airline that transports passengers or freight to or from the United States and had $5 million or more in covered revenues or covered expenses in the previous year (or expect to meet or exceed that amount this year), you must complete the BE-9 survey each quarter. You must submit the completed survey within 30 days after the end of each quarter.
Estimated 6-Hour Burden Per Response
BEA estimates that completing the BE-9 survey will average about 6 hours per response. This estimate is approved under OMB control number 0608-0068.
No Filing If Not Contacted by BEA
BEA will mail the specific reporting requirements to those U.S. persons who must report. If BEA does not contact you, you have no reporting responsibilities for the BE-9 survey.
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