Passengers on a private jet do still need to pass through security. However, removing shoes or separating liquids isn't necessary — in fact, the general regulations about how much liquid is allowed don't apply to private charter jets. Because of this, private jet security for passengers is often faster.

Yes, passengers on private jets still have to go through security and immigration, but the experience is vastly different from a commercial terminal. Instead of the main airport, private passengers use a "Fixed Base Operator" (FBO), which is a private terminal. While you don't stand in a traditional TSA line with hundreds of other people, your luggage is often screened, and your ID or passport is verified against the flight manifest. In the United States, the TSA requires private charter operators to follow specific security programs, which may include background checks on passengers. For international flights, customs and immigration officers will often meet you directly at the FBO to process your passport in a private lounge or even on the tarmac. Because the flight is private, the process is incredibly fast, often taking less than 10 minutes from the moment you arrive at the airport to the moment the plane's door closes. You are essentially paying for a more discreet, efficient, and personalized version of the same security and legal requirements that govern all air travel to ensure the safety of the crew and the national borders.