Festigal Ticket Prices Rise, Consumer Clubs Offer Discounts
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Festigal ticket prices have increased by up to 7.8% this year, with central seats now costing 199 shekels. Various Israeli consumer clubs and credit card companies are offering discounts to help offset the costs. "Ashmoret" club members can get tickets starting at 24 shekels, while FLYCARD holders receive a 100 shekel discount. The total cost of holiday entertainment, including travel and food, can still strain family budgets.
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- Festigal ticket prices have increased by 10 shekels across all seating sections this year.
- Central seating for Festigal now costs 199 shekels, an increase of 5.3% from last year.
- Consumer clubs offer significant discounts, with "Ashmoret" club tickets starting as low as 24 shekels.
- Credit card companies and banks also provide discounts, some offering up to 100 shekels off.
- Limited coupon availability and purchase caps apply to most discount offers.
- Total holiday entertainment costs, beyond tickets, can still heavily impact family budgets.
Ticket prices for Israel's popular Festigal holiday show have increased by 10 shekels across all seating sections compared to last year. The central seating area now costs 199 shekels, up from 189, representing a 5.3% increase. Lower tier seats rose from 159 to 169 shekels (a 6.3% jump), and upper tier seats increased from 129 to 139 shekels (a 7.8% rise).
To mitigate these rising costs, various consumer clubs in Israel are offering exclusive discounts to their members. The most significant savings are available to members of security and education sector clubs. "Chaver" club members can purchase tickets starting at 29 shekels for the upper tier and up to 69 shekels for central seating. The "Ashmoret" club, affiliated with the Teachers Union, offers tickets from 24 shekels for the upper tier to 85 shekels for central seats.
Members of the "Shalach" club for local authority employees can find tickets ranging from 45 to 95 shekels. Other employee and public sector organizations like "Shaveh," "BeYachad Bishvilcha," "Tov," and "Leumi Bonus" offer tickets within a narrower range, generally from 59-69 shekels for the upper tier, 89-99 for the lower tier, and 119 shekels for prime seating.
Credit card companies and banks also provide discounts. MAX, Cal, Isracard, and Diners offer savings of 60-70 shekels, bringing initial prices to 69-79 shekels. Bank Hapoalim and Mizrahi Tefahot offer similar deals starting from 59-70 shekels off, while FLYCARD holders can get a 100 shekel discount.
Despite these discounts, it's important to note that coupon availability is limited, and purchases are typically capped at 4-6 tickets per member. The article also reminds consumers that ticket costs are only part of the overall expense for the holiday entertainment, which can include travel, food, and other attractions, potentially leading to significant budget strain.
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