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10

Aug 2020

Business
Business

Harrogate firm to supply 'covid-safe' vending machines to airport

Published: 10 Aug 2020, 13:56 BST

Updated: 10 Aug 2020, 14:25 BST

by Thomas Barrett

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COVID-safe vending machines will be installed at Leeds Bradford Airport for passengers to buy food, drink and PPE, as some cafes remain closed and airlines are not serving food and drink.

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"Covid-safe" vending machines will be installed at Leeds Bradford Airport for passengers to buy food, drink and PPE.

Harrogate-based Livewell Vending Ltd is behind the "VendSafe" stations that sell snacks and drinks as well as face coverings and antibacterial spray.

Flights have now resumed at the airport but many airlines have suspended the sale of food and drink on flights to reduce in-flight contact points, and not all cafes at LBA have reopened.

Instead, there are three of the contactless stations available for passengers inside the airport.



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Livewell says products are stored in hygienic, temperature-controlled units behind glass screens. There are also hand sanitiser dispensers fixed to the front of each station for passengers to use.

The managing director of Livewell Vending, Aaron Prout, said:

"As a Harrogate-based business, we are delighted to provide automated vending services to passengers and staff at LBA. With the latest low-touch interface and contactless payments, these self-serve VendSafe stations are a great way to provide refreshments safely. We hope it’ll be a reassuring service to those travelling again." 


A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford Airport added:

"The resumption of flights is well and truly underway at Leeds Bradford Airport and we’re delighted to introduce Livewell contactless vending machines as part of our adjusted operations.
"Passengers can continue to use the airport safely, with access to refreshments, face coverings and hand gel. We see investments like this as important additions to the airport and thank Livewell for providing a timely solution."