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Everything You Should Know Before You Use the Etihad First Class Apartment Shower

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Showering on a plane? It’s possible with having to fly on a private plane. Emirates and Etihad double deck Airbus A380 flights are equipped with a shower. There are two Shower Spas on Emirates available for all First Class passengers. Whereas the Etihad First Class Apartment shower is available only to First Class passengers. Because guests in the Residence have their own shower.

If you’re just curious about what it’s like to take a shower while flying or if you’re booked in a First Class Apartment on Etihad, here’s everything you should know before you use the Etihad First Class Apartment Shower.

1.  Pick the Best Time

You should plan your shower time.

If your flight on the Etihad First Class apartment is full, with 9 other passengers possibly wanting to take a shower, choose an unpopular time. Such as when everyone else is sleeping.

On my flight from New York to Abu Dhabi, the best time was three hours before landing. Because it was early enough to avoid waiting or missing out on a shower. And it was before anyone was waking up for breakfast.

Pro-tip: Three hours before landing on long haul flights.

2.  Toiletries

Leave your toiletries in your carry-on.

Individual sized shampoo, conditioner, body cleanser, and lotion from Omorovicza are provided.

Pro-tip: Unscrew the caps to release the air. then turn the bottles upside down.

3.  Limited Space

Although larger than an RV or trailer shower, space is extremely limited in the Etihad First Class Apartment shower.

Both in the shower and in the bathroom.

There’s a small shelf outside the shower to the right of the toilet. Just wide enough to place your brush, comb, and clean undergarments. You can hang your clothes on the hook on the back of the door.

Pro-Tip: Put your shoes and socks on in your apartment.

4.  Five Minutes of Hot Water

You get five minutes of hot water.

But five minutes is long enough because the water heats up instantly. You won’t come to close to using that much hot water if you take a military shower.

A military shower is where you turn the water on long enough to get your hair and body wet. Turn it off while you’re lathering. Then turn the water on again to rinse off.

Note: The door has to be full closed to turn on the water.

Pro-tip: Turn off the water when you’re washing your hair and body.

5.  Fixed Shower Head

The shower head is fixed in the upper right corner of the shower.

You can’t adjust the position nor intensity.  However, the water pressure is perfect so having an adjustable shower head isn’t necessary.

6.  One Towel

A single towel to dry off is provided.

Whether this is standard or not I’m not sure. You might be able to ask for additional towels. But I didn’t because the chef prepared my shower for me.

Yep, the chef made me a shower. The female flight attendants and butler were somewhere else on the plane when I decided to shower. The chef and another male Etihad employee were the only two crew members around. So the chef got the shower ready.

Pro-tip: If you use a wash cloth, pack one in your carry-on.

Conclusion

Your in-flight shower experience will be enhanced if you use these 6 tips before you use the Etihad First Class Apartment showers.

Choosing the right time to shower can mean the difference between getting a shower onboard and not. Toiletries and a towel are provided.

You get five minutes of hot water so maximize your time by taking a military shower. Because there isn’t much room, only bring what you need into the bathroom. Save putting on your shoes and socks for your roomy apartment.

Stay tuned for my experience and review of the Etihad First Class Apartment shower.

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Ami

Thursday 1st of December 2016

Sigh! What luxury. I dont know when I will be treated to one. I keep hoping for some magical upgrade but that never seems to happen :) Lucky you!

Adam

Monday 28th of November 2016

Very informative post :-) I didn't even know that it's possible to take a shower on a plane :-)

Elizabeth O.

Sunday 27th of November 2016

That's really good to know! It's better to be prepared especially when it comes to these things!

Ron Leyba

Sunday 27th of November 2016

Great tips! Honestly, this is my first time to read apartment shower tips in blog post for Etihad Apartment. Amazing nonetheless.

Mar Pages

Sunday 27th of November 2016

These are very comprehensive tips indeed but I don't know if I would go through the trouble..I'd just wait for landing and have a nice long hot shower in the hotel!

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