The saying "cant see the forest through the trees" applies here. You need to keep yourself open to ALL opportunities that come your way and dont just hang on to what could be a great thing, or just a carrot you chase for a good chunk of your career.

The way I am looking at this agreement is just another way to keep the movement going so I can upgrade, and move on (and not necessarily to AA). If I get an opportunity to go to AA great; if not, there are plenty of other options out there when the time comes. Just dont keep a narrow perspective or else you might miss out on a great opportunity elsewhere.