Tongue in cheek
Forgive me folks but I couldn't help it....................
When the operations are normal there are plenty of people who think the Captain reports to them: base chief pilots, managers, H.R. people company legal dept even some gate agents.
But when something goes wrong, especially in flight, there is virtually no disagreement. The Captain is in charge and carries the burden of command. Nobody else is in sight.
Merry Christmas all...............
.............stuck on the road and can't get home................