The 787 is not overrated it is actually it has a better aircarft technology. It is not Boeing fault airliners decided to put 9 seats instead of 8 in a row. Boeing meant for extra comfort in economy and no suprise the first oprator ANA did just that. Sad that for an extra about 20-22 sea...

For Qantas and alike only international destinations that Australia has enough trade and business with i.e. can carry enough business travellers and cargo, can justify financially a new route.

Only carriers like Emirates who are heavily subsidised directly and indirectly by their state owners can even fly an a 380 to minor destinations with hardly any business travellers and cargo to justify it financially. They have other routes to compensate for some of these routs. Qantas and alike ...

That is why Qantas flies only to destinations Australia has enough trade with and business to justify a premium service. For a vacation destination Jetstar will do.

A 787-9 can carry up to 47 tons of cargo. Minimum three times a week you can figure out how important is to fly to a destination, not just carry business travellers but import/export of goods.