Thanks entropy. I did not realize the volume... From this perspective, it certainly appears a 380 could be viable. I guess it would come down to logistics and cargo capacity.
Again, CO prefers frequency over capacity, it is evident in almost every operation they run. But yes, NYC-TLV is a *huge* market (typically one of CO's strongest). TLV cargo is big, so they want both the seat-space and the cargo space. I'd put more money on a 744 upgauge than 380s. They have markets that support the 744 effectively, but the 380 is a big step up that won't work on many other routes. TLV is a bit unique in its revenue properties in that there are strong yields in coach, and strong yields in both business-business (High-tech and now energy) and leisure-business (wealthy Jews) , AND strong cargo.