And when things inevitably went wrong, the situation worsened. A mechanical issue, an unexpected weather delay, or a pilot hitting duty limits meant the executive was left without immediate support. There was no dedicated team to swiftly re-route, re-book, or provide alternative solutions. The responsibility fell squarely on the shoulders of the already overwhelmed executive assistant, who was ill-equipped to handle complex aviation logistics on the fly, especially without a direct line to a truly supportive partner.