Many thanks aaupgrade - It is much appreciated.

Especially with regards to F experiences on the different airlines (I too am over 6ft) and booking suggestions in TLV. I have not thought of adding SYD but as you rightly point out it is only $1200 extra. Funnily enough I have been playing on EF and have seen that JL are so stingy with their A availability that HNL may need to be struck off, so Aus may be a good substitute (though have surfed there in the past - great apart from my fear of sharks).

I didn't know I could hold a booking for 21 days so will sort it out in the next few days - and will report back with final routing etc.

Thanks,

J