Maybe they'd launch a more expensive 4 USB-C/Thunderbolt ports model with their more powerful chip (and upto 64/128GB memory) like they did with the earlier MBP13s.
I think MacBook Air is very compelling, and that's why got more screen time. Unless you want to run your system on >60% for extended periods of time - MacBook Air should be great.
Pros:
* Amazing chips. Probably more faster than both i9 MacBook Pro 16 and iMac Pros, and GREAT battery life!
* Finally better camera and wifi 6
* same price
Cons:
* Wont not run all apps in full speed for now (temporary)
* Memory expansion is expensive and limited to 16GB (temporary)
Most limitations are temporary, I think these are amazing products unless you want more than 16GB memory.