A major airline is looking to take luxury travel to new heights.
Dubai-based Emirates plans to significantly improve its first-class experience by introducing private bathrooms directly in individual suites, according to the Abu Dhabi outlet. The National.
“I’m working on en-suite bathrooms in first-class suites,” Emirates President Tim Clark said at the Capa Airline Leader Summit 2026 on Thursday. in Berlin. “I want everyone to hear this so everyone will rush out the door to find out how to get toilets in first-class suites.”
Clark added that Emirates is “constantly refining the product” to prevent it “from becoming obsolete,” according to The National.
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A passenger uses a spa shower on board an Emirates Airbus A380. The airline first introduced its exclusive shower spas in 2008. (UAE)
THE airline currently offers first class cabins on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
On board the Airbus A380, first class passengers enjoy private suites with sliding doors, as well as access to shared spa showers and an onboard lounge and bar, the outlet reported.
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An Emirates First Class meal configuration is shown onboard an Airbus A380.
The airline first introduced its exclusive shower spas in 2008, as noted on its website.
Meanwhile, the Boeing 777 offers fully enclosed, floor-to-ceiling suites with advanced entertainment. and technologyalthough it does not include shower spas, The National reported.
The move comes as airlines in the sector increase their investments in premium travel, rolling out enhanced on-board experiences to attract premium customers.
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An Emirates Boeing 777-21H(LR) flies over Barcelona to land at El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain, January 26, 2026. (Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
It also comes as airlines around the world adjust their operations in response to rising jet fuel costs.
The energy market has seen increased volatility since the start of the war in Iran. The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely limited by the threat of Iranian attacks, impacting the availability of a key input in the manufacture of jet fuel.
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Emirates did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
Eric Revell of FOX Business contributed to this report.
