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Houston Airports debuts smart vending for feminine products

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May 2, 2024

Houston Airports is teaming up with restroom management company Trax Analytics to use smart vending machine technology to ensure free feminine products remain stocked and available to airport guests, according to a Passenger Terminal Today report.

Houston Airports has offered free tampons and pads at Bush and Hobby airports for over a decade, but the products were kept in baskets with no way to monitor availability. The partnership between Houston Airports and Trax Analytics resolves this issue by offering feminine products through a smart vending machine called Aunt Flow.

The Trax Analytics SmartRestroom technology integrated with Aunt Flow dispensers enables Houston Airports to monitor and refill supply in real time, according to the news report.

"We are proud to team with Trax Analytics and Aunt Flow to bring this groundbreaking solution to airport guests, setting a new standard in the airport experience," Liliana Rambo, chief terminal officer for Houston Airports, told the news outlet. "We're prioritizing the needs of our guests, ensuring they have convenient access to essential amenities whenever they need them, making their travel experience smoother and more comfortable."