There are events that I can see purchasing flights well in advance for. I used to a go to a conference that was held every other year at the same time, it would

There are events that I can see purchasing flights well in advance for. I used to a go to a conference that was held every other year at the same time, it would have been easy to buy tickets more than a year in advance for that without much concern. Eclipses, certain sporting events, or reservations for activities with a wait list of more than a year could qualify as well. Despite that I am like you and rarely have tickets far in advance of a trip.