Starbucks has removed a $250,000 annual cap on its chief executive’s personal use of the company jet after a security review concluded that expanded protection measures were needed because of safety concerns. Security Review Drives Policy ChangeStarbucks said the decision followed an independent third-party assessment that found enhanced security measures were necessary for chief executive Brian Niccol. Commuting And Prior Cap StructureNiccol uses the Starbucks jet to commute nearly 1,000 miles between his family home in Newport Beach, California, and the company’s headquarters in Seattle. Under the original time-share agreement, he was required to reimburse Starbucks for personal use beyond the annual cap. His total security expenses in 2025 amounted to $1.1m, alongside $997,000 related to his use of the company jet for commuting and personal travel.