Here's a news flash, every decision is emotional.
Even something as mundane as choosing left vs. right around a thunderstorm has an emotional final call.
I'd argue that your defending of modest gains in a surging market is even more emotional. It's an exercise of ego to stay committed to previous predictions when everything is surpassing it.
You are correct, if Alaska goes first, there won't be a measuring stick to gauge what a narrow body pilot is worth.
We will have to determine it for ourselves. What are you worth, Shy?