Frankfurt's standalone first-class terminal: private check-in, security and passport control, and a car across the apron to the aircraft.
Lufthansa or SWISS First, or HON Circle status
A private terminal two miles from LAX: its own TSA screening and immigration, and a car across the tarmac to the aircraft. The first of its kind in the US.
Heathrow's private terminal: Border Force clears you in a private suite, then a car takes you to the aircraft.
Business or first ticket, any airline
Paris Charles de Gaulle's private VIP terminal: dedicated formalities and a car to the aircraft, on any airline.
A private terminal at Manchester: private security and a chauffeured car to the aircraft. Checked bags only with partner airlines.
Singapore Changi's private terminal: a private suite, dedicated check-in and immigration, and a car to the aircraft.
Most full-service carriers
Dubai International's government VIP terminal: private lounges, dedicated immigration, and a limousine across the apron. Built for visiting dignitaries, now open to anyone.
PS's private terminal at the world's busiest airport: private TSA screening and immigration, and a car to the aircraft.
Vienna Airport's VIP terminal: private check-in, security and passport control, and a limousine to the aircraft.
São Paulo Guarulhos's private terminal: dedicated immigration and a car to the aircraft. The first of its kind in Latin America.
PS's newest terminal, at Dallas Fort Worth: private TSA screening, immigration and a car to the aircraft. Opened in 2026.
Gatwick's private terminal, run from Signature's own building by the South Terminal: private security, dedicated immigration, and a chauffeured car to the aircraft.
Istanbul's standalone VIP terminal: a building of its own with private check-in, security and passport control, and a Maybach across the apron to the aircraft.
Frankfurt's airport-run VIP terminal, separate from the Lufthansa First Class Terminal: a self-contained facility with private security and passport control, and a limousine to the aircraft, open to any airline.
Abu Dhabi's purpose-built VIP terminal: dedicated check-in, immigration and customs in a building of its own, then a limousine across the apron to the aircraft.
Schiphol's VIP Centre: private lounges away from the main terminals, passport control brought to you, and a chauffeured car to the aircraft.
Bahrain's dedicated Awal Terminal: a building of its own with private check-in, security and passport control, and a car across the apron to the aircraft.
Gulf Air departures, via Hala Bahrain
Zurich Airport's VIP service: a private suite, priority formalities and a chauffeured car to the aircraft on remote stands.
PS's private terminal at Miami, in the former Pan Am headquarters: private screening and immigration, and a car to the aircraft.
Israel's first private terminal, a building of its own at Ben Gurion: private security and passport control, bags handled, and a car across the apron to the aircraft.
St Kitts's private terminal beside the main building: private immigration and customs, and a luxury car across the apron to the aircraft.
Signature's ELITE Class at Antigua: private customs, immigration and screening, and a drive to the aircraft, for British Airways departures in any cabin.
British Airways departures
Signature's ELITE Class at Grenada: private immigration and customs, and a car to the aircraft, on several airlines, arriving or departing.
Mauritius's private terminal (formerly YU Lounge): private immigration and customs, and a transfer to the aircraft, on any airline.
Düsseldorf's airport-run VIP service, beside Pier A: its own driveway, check-in through private security and passport control, and a separate vehicle to the aircraft.
Berlin Brandenburg's own VIP service, away from the public terminal: a discreet entrance at the premium car park, separate security and border control, and a transfer to the aircraft.
Dublin's standalone private terminal: ten suites, a screening area of its own, and a chauffeured car to the aircraft door.
A separate terminal building at Oslo, inside the security barrier: its own security and passport control, and a car from the VIP house to the aircraft.
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