Lid lifted on poshest plane toilet in the world

Oman Air has unveiled an aircraft loo that could be claimed one of the poshest in the business.

The toilet for the First Class cabin on the airline’s brand new A330-300 delivered last week, boasts a bidet, which according to Oman Air, is the only one in the skies.

Not only that, but the WC – located behind the cockpit and accessible to the pilot and First Class passengers only - has luxury flooring that has been designed to imitate a sandy beach.

And true to the airline’s Omani roots, the toilet features Amouage-branded amenities such as hand wash, hand lotion and cologne.

Oman Air has seven A330 aircraft on order at a cost of around US $100-150 million each, three of which (A330-300s) boast the brand new First Class cabin and product.

The First Class Suite features a 82-inch long, fully-flat bed within a pitch of 85.5 inches, a seat width of 25.5 inches and in-seat gadgets such as an eight-point massage system, a 23-inch in-flight entertainment monitor with wireless handset and various USB, Ethernet and power plugs.

There are six mini suites in a 1:2:1 configuration, each with a ‘buddy seat’ so guests can sit together, plus a large sofa at the front of the cabin where First Class passengers can meet and chat.

Oman Air CEO Peter Hill said all of the airline’s new products – first-, business- and economy-class boasted more space than other carriers in its competitive set.

For example, in business class there are 22 seats in a 1:2:1 configuration (four abreast seating) so all passengers have aisle access.

“This compares to most business class cabins where the seats are six abreast,” said Hill.

“I dare you to find another business class cabin with more space.”

The brand new three-class A330-300s will operate European routes, starting with Paris this week and London in December.

From January, guests in all cabins on board all of the new A330 series aircraft will be able to use their mobile phones and have access to wifi.