Long-time reader here, no status this year and with Delta's changes it has made it harder to achieve status so am open to considering other programs. Enjoy DL lounge access through AMEX.

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
upgrades, priority services, baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, lounge access, etc.
>>> Reply: Upgrades, lounge access

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
less than 25000 miles, 50000+ miles and 20-25 flights, etc.
>>> Reply: 25000-50000 (with plans to increase), 15-20 segments (on 5-10 trips)

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
first, business, premium economy, economy
>>> Reply: Economy

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
>>> Reply: Primarily pleasure, can choose most airlines.

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
>>> Reply: Domestic, trans-atlantic

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: LAX

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: No status this year, but Delta member. Very few miles banked.

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: Delta (fly to Northeast US often, so prefer MSP transfers in the summer and ATL in winter to avoid delays)

Thanks!