I hope our tax money is not paying her way or her ticket.
When the president, VP or cabinet secretaries travel on personal trips, they fly on government jets. However, they are required to reimburse the govenment for the cost of a normal coach fare and for normal rates per night in hotels. Obviously, the cost to the taxpayer is significantly more; however, this is due to security reasons that are part of their jobs, they should not be made to pay for these.
As far as her ticket goes, I am fairly certain that she is a guest of one of the owners or the commissioner.