Number_6, you are so right on DFW. It is one of the most frustrating targets for the major international airlines in the Asian/Pacific region. It is one of the largest metro areas in the country (6.5 million), has the fourth highest Asian immigrant population, has the worlds largest telecom industry, is the fourth largest software center and is the second largest oil and gas center. Yet it is also geographically at the bottom and middle of N. America. So whether you come from the Pacific or the Atlantic, it is pretty much the farthest spot on the continent (along with IAH). And till the 345 came along, no plane could hit it non-stop from anywhere in S. Asia, SE Asia or Australia.

Due to the horrific economics of the 345 it did not work out, but with the 777-200LR you will see airlines adding this sector very fast. Also keep in mind, that unlike ORD, JFK, LAX, MIA, SFO, BOS and EWR, DFW has NO direct service to S. Asia, SE Asia or Australia. Each of the above mentioned other airports already has a major (domestic or international) that has direct flights. Thus the first guys into DFW will basically have a monopoly.

Keep in mind that ORD has UA which is a heavy Asia player. On the other hand DFW has AA which is almost non-existent in Asia (except for Japan).

You are correct on the 747ADV. But I have a feeling that it will complement the 777-200LR as some of the airports would not be able to support a full load of the 747ADV