Originally Posted by guv1976

If you're willing to fly AA -- even though you cannot be an AAdvantage member -- you might consider seeking status in Alaska's FFP. Not only is Alaska now a oneworld member, but AA affords Alaska elites some special benefits:

https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mi...elite-benefits

You would have to investigate Alaska's MVP program to determine what level of elite status you are likely to achieve.

AS, of course, is very strong in SEA. ORD is an AA hub, and AA recently added new nonstops from AUS.