Major airline wants to add private bathrooms inside first class cabins: report
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A major airline is looking to take luxury travel to the heights.
Dubai-based Emirates is testing a major upgrade to its first-class experience – introducing private bathrooms directly inside individual rooms, according to Abu Dhabi outlet The National.
“I’m working on en-suite bathrooms in first-class rooms,” Emirates President Tim Clark said Thursday at the Capa Airline 2026 leadership conference in Berlin. “I want everyone to hear that so everyone can get out the door early to find out how to get bathrooms in first-floor rooms.”
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 the shower spa on the Emirates Airbus A380. The airline first introduced its signature shower spas in 2008. (Emirates)
The airline currently offers first class cabins on its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
On the Airbus A380, first-class passengers enjoy private rooms with sliding doors, as well as access to shared bathrooms and a lounge and bar, the outlet reported.
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The Emirates first class dining setup is shown on the Airbus A380.
The airline first introduced its signature bathrooms in 2008, as noted on its website.
Meanwhile, the Boeing 777 has fully enclosed, floor-to-ceiling cabins with advanced entertainment and technology, although they don’t include bathrooms, The National reported.
The reported move comes as airlines across the industry increase investment in premium travel, rolling out enhanced onboard 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, on Jan. 26, 2026. (Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)
It also comes as airlines around the world adjust operations in response to rising jet fuel costs.
The energy market has seen a sharp increase since the start of the Iran war. The flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz has been severely restricted by the threat of an Iranian attack, affecting the supply of essential inputs for making 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.
