Originally Posted by authentic

In 2007: from DC to Moscow, Russia = $1,200 r/t (non-stop)

In 2008: from DC to Moscow, Russia = $1800 r/t (3 stops)

It does affect my travel plan, because I plan to fly there at end week of this month, but postponed to fall. If I go there this month, I spend more on flight ticket, and less spend in Russia. If I go to fall, I spend less on flight (hopefully ticket went down), and spend more in Russia.