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Tim Clark has hinted at plans for future Boeing 777X aircraft to add a fully private bathroom to every suite, a step up from the current shared shower spa.
In the aviation world, ‘First Class’ has now taken the form of a luxurious ‘Private Suite’. Future designs are adding floor-to-ceiling doors, full-size beds for separate sleeping, and even private bathrooms. Despite engineering challenges, airlines are racing to provide an ‘ultra-luxury’ experience to passengers by compromising on weight and fuel efficiency.
According to experts, airlines now want to give a private jet-like feel to commercial flights so that high-net-worth passengers are attracted towards them.
Airlines are racing to provide ‘ultra-luxury’ experience to passengers by compromising on weight and fuel efficiency.
Airlines want to give private jet feel to commercial flights to attract high-net-worth passengers
New standard of privacy and suite Emirates has introduced floor-to-ceiling doors and virtual windows in Boeing 777 suites, which use high-definition camera technology. The seats have NASA-inspired ‘Zero-Gravity’ technology, which reduces body pressure and gives a feeling of weightlessness.
In-suite bathroom offer Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has hinted at plans to add a fully private bathroom to every suite on future Boeing 777X aircraft, a step up from the current shared shower spa.
Touchless and smart control
Companies like Qatar Airways and Emirates are now letting passengers control suite lighting and temperature from their smartphones or tablets.
According to experts, airlines now want to give a private jet-like feel to commercial flights so that high-net-worth passengers are attracted towards them.
Personal Space – A Suite, Multiple Rooms Airlines are providing space for different activities in the same suite.
Etihad Airways – ‘The Residence’ features a separate living room, a bedroom with a double bed, a private shower.
Singapore Air. -A380 suites have separate recliners and foldable beds, so that the passenger feels like home.
Lufthansa – Suite Plus Features Accommodates 2 passengers. The seat can be converted into a big bed.
Japan Air – The new A350-1000 features in-seat stereo technology, allowing music to be listened to without headphones.
