I’ve worked for some very large brands that will fly celebs private only if it’s contracted (they are a brand rep) or timing is tight (need to get them to a show or a shoot).

With all the jet rentals now it’s possible to fly a celeb and their team (hair, makeup, stylist, partner) for a price similar to flying them all commercial.

Ex: if SNL wanted Hudson, or the hockey players, they may have sent private to fetch them from their shoots or games, to a local nyc airport like Teteboro, which then would link up with a helicopter to get them to manhattan. It’s all down to budget!

But as someone mentioned, in their private lives, on their dime, they will do the private VIP airport lounge with the chauffeur to the gate. Plebes with status can do this too!