That seems like it would slow things down a bit, which is a problem in a higher rate world. Not sure business travel is going to stay on the same trajectory either.
This was probably to protect the flag carrier from a very attractive and more comfortable rival who were rumored to be considering a380 flights to the country
Of course weirder stuff is happening:
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/israel-ba...
Banning 4 engine aircraft from Israel means no more 747 freighters or new leisure supersonics.