In a statement made on Monday, Emirates, the Dubai based airline said that its passengers will be able to enjoy a shower at 43,000 feet besides enjoying a drink at the bar upstairs. In a ceremony to take the delivery of the first of 58 A380s at Airbus's Hamburg plant, Emirates enthusiastically noted that the said plane will feature two bathrooms fitted with showers in its first class cabins besides a lounge dedicated for the premium class travelers.

However, there is a limit for luxury too. According to a warning issued by Emirates President Tim Clark, passengers could not spend too much time under the flowing strains of water.

During a conference, Clark told, "The showers are regulated through a software program that gives people a five minute shower, which is ample in most cases." He too added that there would be a traffic light system that would let the passengers know how much time is left for them, stating that, "If you're on amber and your hair's full of shampoo, you want to get moving."

On the other hand, the introduction of the shower actually complicates the serious attempts by Emirates and Airbus to slim down the superjumbo by not less than 5 tonnes by the year 2012. This move is intended towards cutting the fuel consumption amidst soaring fuel costs, in addition to bringing down the carbon footprint left by the airline's carriers. To introduce the facility, the plane will need to carry an additional 500 kg of water onboard, which is actually an increase of about 25 percent.