Menstruation is very normal but for many in the country, it is still a taboo. What's tougher is finding a sanitary pad in an emergency when you do not have one. This is extremely costly when you are traveling or during a long haul flight where sanitary pads cannot be found. But, this Women's Day, we have some news that will definitely cheer you up.

In some news that will make flying a little easier today, Vistara Airlines, a premium airline in the country just became the first airline in the country to offer the facility of sanitary pads onboard for women passengers. This move definitely will help break away any stigma or stereotype associated with menstruation and make people open up the talk too. Plus, there is no more risking your hygiene in times of an emergency or just when your period catches you unprepared.
In a tweet released sometime earlier yesterday (March 07), the air carrier announced that they will be offering a #padsonboard facility for women passengers starting March 08.

This #InternationalWomensDay, Vistara is proud to be India’s first airline to provide sanitary pads aboard all dome… https://t.co/6TGMKUBtmD— Vistara (@airvistara) 1551864166000
They also said that they will be offering special goodies for the passengers travelling on any of the routes to celebrate the occasion of Women's Day. The airline also added that they will take special steps and cabin crew will also make special announcements on the flight to raise awareness and help people understand about the same.
Talking about the same, Vistara Airlines's Senior Vice President (HR) said, “As a woman, I feel a greater sense of pride for being part of an organisation that provides such essential amenities to customers – something that will help so many travellers."

Naturally, netizens were very happy and appreciated the airline taking special efforts to make flying easier for women passengers. They tweeted support for the same.

Simple. Sensitive. Salute! https://t.co/O7u7k8rYgt— Mohit Hira (@mohitoz) 1551882590000

Great initiative, and yet so simple ! Good stuff @solomonwheeler @TheSanjivKapoor @airvistara #WomensDay https://t.co/r5PhhXvrex— Priyanka Mehra (@PriyankaMehra12) 1551883453000

What an idea! https://t.co/hSBeaRO71n— Manish Kothari (@nostoploss) 1551893104000

In some more good news, the airline also added that the pads they use will be organic and bio-degradable, free from any kind of toxins, plastic or perfume, which can irritate the skin. making them environmentally conscious.

Source: indiatimes.com