What best practices do you use in coordinating travel arrangements?

As an Executive Assistant, you are responsible for making travel arrangements. Many complexities come into play when booking travel, such as weather, time zones, varying schedules, budget, etc. The interviewer is looking to see if you can anticipate others' needs and forecast any hiccups that may happen. They want to ensure that you pay attention to detail and do your best to mitigate any annoyances or delays in travel booking. When traveling for business, the company is paying for employees to travel. If you book a flight with too many layovers, the company pays for that time. It's essential to be mindful of the many travel components.