My company has mandated that we choose either United or Delta for 2013 and can no longer use American. I have long-time Gold status on American and I see that both United and Delta have status matching programs, but want to know the best for the Gold Level.

Any advice? I fly almost exactly 30 segments per year, almost exclusively originating at ORD and most flights within 1,000 miles of ORD.

Looking for the best programs that allows for free standby, free bags, priority security line and boarding.

Bummed to be leaving American and need advice!