Hi all,
This is my first post with this account so sorry if I am posting in the wrong thread. I was wondering if you guys can help me choose the best frequent flyer program for me. For "best," I just mean in terms of max. upgrade potential or lounge access. I'm basing this flyer program just on traveling without credit card spend.

I will be a college student in the fall, and will be traveling to LA for college. My home airport is OAK, SFO, or SJC, and for LA I will be planning to travel to LAX or any regional airport. I will probably be flying home twice every month, so 4 segments a month= around 48 a year on about $80 one way coach fares.

Most FF programs like Delta Gold require 50k miles or 60 segments, so I do not know how to meet the req. or can you recommend another flying program for me. I wanted to do Southwest but they don't seem to offer anything else then priority boarding and extra miles. Because I can get "A" boarding by just checking in five seconds after the 24 hour period.

Thanks and looking to hear from you guys soon!