Duty-Free Prices Compared: Ben Airport vs. In-Flight Purchases
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
While some items cost the same, others differed by up to $26, with neither location consistently cheaper. For example, Versace's Crystal Noir was $26 less at the airport, but Yves Saint Laurent's Libre set was $14 cheaper on the plane. Shoppers should verify current prices and product details before buying.
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- Yves Saint Laurent's Libre gift set was $14 cheaper when purchased on an El Al flight.
- Dolce & Gabbana's The One and Versace's Eros Eau de Parfum had minimal price differences.
- Consumers are advised to check updated prices and product details before purchasing.
While some items were priced identically, others showed differences of up to $26.
For instance, Dolce & Gabbana's "The One Eau de Parfum Intense" (75ml) was priced at $159 in both the El Al catalog and at James Richardson duty-free. Similarly, Versace's "Eros Eau de Parfum" (100ml) showed a minor difference, costing $95 on El Al versus $99 at the airport shop, making the in-flight purchase $4 cheaper.
However, larger savings were found on other items. Yves Saint Laurent's Libre gift set (90ml + 10ml) was $125 on El Al, while the same set at James Richardson was $139, a $14 difference.
Lancôme's "La Vie Est Belle Vanilla" (100ml) was $125 on El Al and $122 at the airport shop, a $3 saving for airport shoppers. El Al also offered the perfume for 18,750 points.
Shoppers are advised to check current prices, bottle sizes, and exact product versions before purchasing, as prices are subject to change and may vary between catalogs, websites, and actual sales.