Originally Posted by
Jumpgate
This times nicely with both red eyes from the west coast and early AM (6 AM departures) from the midwest and east coast. It's clear they're intending on having this flight be fed by connecting US/AA passengers much like QR is doing today at ORD.
Why make passengers take two overnight flights. West coasters can take an early morning flight that will reach by evening. Midwest folks will take a late morning flight.