Airline unveils plans for en-suite bathrooms in first-class suites

Travel
30 Apr 2026 • 12:22 AM MYT
The Independent
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Airline unveils plans for en-suite bathrooms in first-class suites

  • Emirates plans to become the first airline to introduce private en-suite bathrooms within its first-class suites.
  • Airline president Tim Clark confirmed that work is in progress to fit these facilities, aiming to offer them to every first-class passenger.
  • Emirates' current first-class cabins on Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft already provide amenities such as fine dining, an onboard shower spa, and a lounge bar.
  • Separately, Air New Zealand is launching an innovative 'Skynest' system, offering bunk beds for economy passengers on long-haul flights.
  • Bookings for Air New Zealand's Skynest will open in May for travel from November, debuting on ultra-long-haul routes including New York to Auckland.

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