Celebrities in 2026 typically avoid the main terminal entirely by using private VIP terminals or "meet and greet" concierge services. At major hubs like LAX, Heathrow, or Mumbai, they arrive at a secure, non-public entrance where they are greeted in a luxury lounge. While they relax with gourmet catering, staff handle all check-in and security formalities in private. When it's time to board, they are often driven directly across the tarmac in a luxury vehicle (like a BMW or Mercedes) to the aircraft steps, bypassing the public gate. For those on commercial flights, they are the last to board and the first to deplane, often escorted by plainclothes security. This "red carpet" treatment is designed for maximum discretion and to avoid the "absolute chaos" of public exposure while navigating busy international travel hubs.