Nobody prefers a long distance relationship, but if they're meaningful, they could be worth every penny. The majority of flights/high expenses should depend on who has the most income. In this case:
You missed the "time investment" comment I made. When one person is investing their time and money into doing all of the flying, then it is very one-sided. Why does he have to be the one to always fly to visit her? If she gets two weeks of vacation, why can't she fly to visit him? I addressed the income inequality by saying if it existed, and the other person couldn't afford the flight, then wouldn't have an issue helping to pay for it.
If he gets two weeks as well, why only take vacations at the same time? One person can save a couple of days for personal time, then use the rest to fly to visit the other and space it out six months apart. Yes, it's less time together. But, it's more frequent
I think meeting up would be the one case that I'd say the member in a member/camgirl relationship shouldn't worry about, granted that you don't splurge on her when you're there and have her pay for the food or something. Just to be sure that there's not a financial conflict of interest in the early stages.
As one who has flown to initially meet someone, or been in short duration LDR's to see another, this is typically the case in most kinds. Again, this is a type of investment in the relationship and what I was referring to about alternating who's doing the flying. Gives exposure to each other's regular surroundings.
Edit: to clarify, it bothers me because meetups don't have to involve a vacation. As someone who has had all-but-one relationship be online-only in their adult life, I know how much I would've loved seeing them irl outside of working hours, and I can sympathise with OP. Even an hour a week irl would've been incredible.
Why I stated that LDR's give me pause when considering them. I don't want to just Skype or text/message with someone. I want the whole in person experience. Touch and feel them, hear them breath or sigh, laugh, see what their body language is like when they go through the range of emotions. Even just day to day stuff. Thus why I commented on alternating who's doing the travelling. this way, you can see them more frequently instead of only two weeks once every year.
I'm not saying LDR's can't work as I do know a number of people who have made LDR's work, and have been happily living together for many years. But, they both did major investments of time and money in the relationship. They both flew to see each other, etc as discussed. With the right person, they can be very rewarding. But, I've yet to find that person.
Clarification on all of this: I am talking about relationships in general. I have never dated anyone who I knew was a cam model.