Philippe Reines, Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign advisor, speaks to members of the traveling press aboard the campaign plane. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

It's been a busy year for campaign travel as state and federal lawmakers — and their challengers — crisscross the country for rallies and fundraisers for the 2026 midterm elections.

But moving candidates and their staff, donors, press, and, in some cases, armed security, from one stop to the next isn't as simple as booking a commercial flight.

Political travel has become a niche of its own within aviation.

One pro in that realm is Gregg Brunson-Pitts, the founder and CEO of Advanced Aviation Team. Founded in 2015, the Washington, DC-based firm arranges VIP travel for ultrawealthy families, celebrities, and corporate C-suites, with a particular specialty in campaign travel.

Gregg Brunson-Pitts founded Advanced Aviation Team after working for former President George W. Bush.…