First Paying Customer on New Shepard Will Be the Youngest to Fly to Space

> The winner of Blue Origin’s auction, who has asked to remain anonymous at this time, has chosen to fly on a future New Shepard mission due to scheduling conflicts.

What scheduling conflict could you possibly have that’s more important than your planned spaceflight?

It’s also a bit odd they make no mention of how this young man was selected as the buyer’s alternate.