The In-Flight Survey data provides information not available elsewhere. Included are the only comprehensive, comparable estimates for states and cities visited by overseas travel ers. From the In-Flight Survey, profiles of the inbound and outbound traveler can be developed. In addition to the inbound profile of overseas travelers to the U.S. and the outbound profile of U.S. travelers to overseas destinations, numerous other profiles may be developed by country of residence, states, cities, or other travelers characteristics. The In-Flight Survey data serves as a source for comprehensive, comparable esti mates of the countries visited by U.S. travelers abroad.

The In-Flight Survey data is also used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Tourism Industries to report on travel receipts (exports) and payments (imports) for the country. In addition to total spending by visit ors to the U.S. and U.S. spending abroad, country specific estimates are also available based upon data from this program.