Originally Posted by
A320.b744
The only European routes served by the B788 are their flagship ORD-LHR and the occasional ORD-BCN.
You sure about that? You are aware that AA have already operated the B788 to MAN (IIRC it was actually the second European airport to see it). It currently operates, or will operate to LHR/BCN/MAD/DUB/FCO to name a few airports.
Given that oversight, as well as calling MAN-ORD one of their 'shortest routes', I'll leave it there in poking holes in your other statements.