Which first class has showers?

Emirates is one of the few airlines in the world with an onboard shower in first class. Etihad is the only other airline that has a shower on a plane. I was excited to try it out for myself.



As of early 2026, the only commercial airlines that offer functional on-board showers for First Class passengers are Emirates and Etihad Airways. Emirates pioneered this luxury on its Airbus A380 fleet, providing two "Shower Spas" at the front of the upper deck for First Class travelers. Passengers can book a 30-minute slot, which includes five minutes of actual water flow—managed by a color-coded timer—along with heated floors and premium toiletries. Etihad Airways offers a similar "Shower Suite" for passengers traveling in The Residence or First Class Apartments on their A380s. While other luxury carriers like Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways offer massive suites with double beds and "bathrooms," they do not include showers due to the immense weight and engineering complexity of carrying the necessary water supply. For most travelers, these showers remain the "pinnacle" of aviation luxury, allowing them to land at their destination feeling refreshed rather than experiencing the usual grime of long-haul travel.

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Emirates exclusively has showers onboard its Airbus A380s that feature first class (Emirates also has some A380s without first class, so those planes don't have shower suites).

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The lounge is available to business class as well, but first-class passengers are the only ones who can enjoy the A380's shower spa. Yes, you can shower at 40,000 feet and arrive at your destination feeling extra fresh and clean.

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Qatar Airways' elegant A380 first class cabin While the A380 doesn't onboard showers, unlike at Emirates, there are two huge lavatories at the front of the cabin.

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What to expect when flying first or business class
  • Priority check-in, security and boarding.
  • Premium seats, including more space and lie-flat beds.
  • Lounge access.
  • Complimentary alcoholic beverages and enhanced food options.
  • Amenity kits.
  • Dedicated overhead space for your carry-on luggage.


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Blankets. Business and first-class flights offer comfort items like blankets during the flight. You must leave them on board when you're leaving the plane as they can be reused.

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Qatar Airways first class offers a much more intimate cabin, with personalized service and more space as compared to Qatar Airways business class. However, there isn't a huge differentiation in terms of the onboard experience. On the ground, you'll get access to a more premium lounge when flying in first.

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Guide to the Emirates shower in A380 first class. Emirates exclusively has showers onboard its Airbus A380s that feature first class (Emirates also has some A380s without first class, so those planes don't have shower suites).

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Reserving the Emirates A380 shower suite Emirates first class passengers can shower once per flight. You can typically spend 30 minutes in the shower room (though in theory I suppose you could spend longer if it's not otherwise booked), though you only get five minutes of running water.

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Boeing 777-300ER (New) Each seat has a pitch of 69” and width of 20.5”. While the new Boeing 777-300ER has neither the shower nor the onboard lounge and bar, it does have some other unique and updated features.

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What is the longest flight in the world by distance? The longest flight in the world by distance is New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) on Singapore Airlines clocking in at 9,537 miles. What plane can fly the farthest in the world?

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Showers. British Airways first class lounge guests can request a private shower through the online ordering system. Unfortunately, travelers can't waitlist for a shower if there isn't one immediately available.

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Benefits of Flying in First Class For starters, they don't have to wait in the long economy check-in line, they get free checked bags, and they have an easier time going through security, as that first-class ticket may mean access to a different TSA line.

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Emirates first class passengers can shower once per flight. You can typically spend 30 minutes in the shower room (though in theory I suppose you could spend longer if it's not otherwise booked), though you only get five minutes of running water. More on that later.

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Boeing 777-300ER (Old) + Boeing 777-200LR There are eight First Class suites on these planes, laid out across two rows in a 1-2-1 format. Similar to the Airbus A380, couples or passengers otherwise travelling together would be best suited in the middle: Seats 1E and 1F, or 2E and 2F.

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Best First Class Airline Seats in 2023
  • Air France.
  • Emirates.
  • Cathay Pacific Airways.
  • Swiss International Air Lines.
  • Etihad Airways.
  • Oman Air.
  • Japan Airlines.
  • Kuwait Airways.


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No, we do not largely prefer working in economy over first class, nor do we prefer working in first class over economy. Everyone has their own individual preferences, as is true with largely anything else in life.

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Furthermore, since you can keep pajamas, they're a fun way to remember a great flight, and can also be enjoyed at home, especially if you're an avgeek. While most airlines offer pajamas in first class, it's fairly rare to get them in business class.

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While some choose to reuse their inventory after each flight, others have chosen onetime-use options. And, as you've probably noticed, still others don't offer the amenity at all. However, a majority of those that do offer reused blankets and pillows assure travelers that they are properly laundered.

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Most people don't want to use a dirty blanket, but surely airlines don't throw them away… right? Well, good news: in the vast majority of cases, they're washed, reused, recycled and, in some cases, even made of recycled materials, so you can snuggle up in one with a clear environmental conscience.

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