This is a great addition. This is a direct shot over the bow to QF's SYD-DFW route. There is always internal pressure at my company to choose UA over QF because of pricing so it will be interesting to see what fares are like.
I love the 8pm IAH departure time over the LAX/SFO >10pm. Departure from SYD will be directly between LAX & SFO so it gives more options in case of IRROPS.