Don't hold your breath
, it doesn't.
I agree it should be a choice, and I travel a moderate amount, but I use my calendar and make my appointments in such a manner that it works for me.
We've had this identical discussion in numerous threads here in this BBForums, and it never changes... some users hate not having the feature, other users accommodate their habits. It never changes. Over and over. One user comments that it was just a deal killer for himself--no more BB. Another was ready to die on that sword. But for now, it is not a choice.
Maybe it will be one day.