The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
The premium cabins of the airline are known for their luxurious flight experiences.
The amenities on the A380 are not found on any other aircraft.
First class flyers have access to two shower spas with walk-in showers.
One of the best flying experiences in the world is the first class experience on the A380, and nowhere is that experience more glamorous than on the plane.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There are 14 first class suites on the upper deck of the aircraft, hidden away from the economy and business class cabins.
The first class cabin on the A380.
Travelers want nothing in return for Dom Pérignon champagne or even caviar, which is a five-star hotel in the sky. In first class, meals can be ordered on-demand and set meal times.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There's a small fortune to pay for all of that. The price of a small car is what one cabin leader says JFK-Dubai in first class is.
The first class cabin on the A380.
Two spas in the A380 first class are where flyers can have a hot shower. They are inside at 35,000 feet.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The cabin crew asked if I wanted to see the first class spa when I was on the plane. As an economy class traveler on that flight, I was able to go to the upper deck.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The lower level of the A380s is economy class and the top floor is business class.
The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
The main staircase leads to the first class cabin on the plane.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The first class visit was important as the passengers were in the cabin. The two shower spas were waiting at the top of the stairs.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The spas are marked and the location isn't much of a secret. First class passengers pay for privacy, so access is very restrictive.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There was a room that could fit two of the first class suites of the airline.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
It's one of the largest spaces on the aircraft.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The shower spa is a master bathroom in an apartment with a sink and mirror around the room.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There is a mural of a futuristic cityscape with the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, on display.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
Visitors can hang up their clothes on the bench provided or fold them up and place them on the hangar.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The walk-in shower is only available on the A380 and is the center of the spa.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The shower is the same as one you can find in any home, with a hose that streams hot and cold water.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
A shower is a simple way to improve a traveler's overall well-being while on the road. Business travelers can easily get to business meetings in the city from the 12 hour flight from New York to the Middle East.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
flyers know how long they have left before the water stops flowing
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
When time is up, nobody is left with a head full of hair products.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There's a bench inside for sitting down in the shower.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The shower has a Vanity that is perfect for applying makeup, brushing hair, or having a shave.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
Voya products are available for passengers in the shower spa. Additional items include a shaving kit, comb, toothbrush, and toothpaste.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The first class amenity kit has a lot of Bulgari products.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
flyers can use an electric outlet to plug in a hairdryer or electric shaver, or charge their phone in the shower spa.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There is a toilet under the bench.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
I have never seen anything like it on a commercial jet.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
Even the largest purpose-built private jet can't offer the same level of spaciousness as the A380.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The world's largest purpose-built private jet will soon fly passengers.
Almost every item one might need is stocked in the shower spa, which is why flyers that leave behind their toiletry kits don't need to worry.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There is a hairdryer in one of the drawers.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
After the shower experience is over, there will be more luxuries back in the first class cabin.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
Three passengers in first class ordered curaao, a dish that comes with accompaniments like egg whites, and a shot of vodka.
Jean- Blaise Hall.
The airline will build back up in the country without skimping on in-flight showers, and the A380.
Dom Pérignon is one of the world's finest champagnes.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
There is extra space beside the main staircase on the A380. One side of the aircraft was a business class lavatory while the other was a small lounge when it was flown by Air France.
An Air France A380.
I flew on the world's largest passenger plane, the Air France A380, for 2 years before it was retired.
Only two airlines decided to outfit the A380 with shower spas.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
The A380's days are limited and it won't likely be flying in a few decades once they're retired by the few remaining airlines.
The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
The new Boeing 777X could be the next largest aircraft in the fleet once they're gone. The reduction in open space suggests that the shower spa will not be offered on that aircraft.
The Boeing plane at the airshow.
The world's largest twin-engine passenger jet was just shown off by Boeing, so take a closer look at it.
While the A380s are still around, they're not compromising on luxury.
The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
The first of its kind for the Middle Eastern carrier, the new premium economy class cabin will be retrofitted with nearly half of the airline's A380 fleet.
The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
Most airlines say goodbye to the enormous plane, as the new design of the A380 by Emirates shows.
A new color scheme and design features will be included in the shower spas.
The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
The mural of the city of Dubai has been replaced with a ghaf tree, which is the national tree of the country.
The refurbished A380 is at the Airshow.
The majority of the traveling public don't see the improvements to the upper deck. Those who can afford it will be able to do that on the golden stairs on the A380.
The A380 is flying from New York to the Middle East.
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