Makes sense since most international flights are long in duration, in large planes, and carry a big ticket price for seats.

I've never had a need for an international flight, though I did put in for an assignment in Australia a couple years ago. The folks that I do contract work for weren't willing to pop for a $2500 plane ticket.

My travel season is starting to heat up again, already have 5 round trip plane tickets bought and paid for to travel in the next 75 days. ...good thing I am used to airports and like flying!