Greetings- Long time reader, first time poster.

I am new to the site and realize that by asking which Airline offers the best elite program, I would be asking a question that has been asked many times before (or has it?).

Could someone point me to the thread that talks about the best elite status programs? If there has not been an updated discussion recently, I would like to get some feedback to FTer's comments about best programs and reasons.

I am currently a AA plat but not adverse to changing programs. Also from the NYC area if that is also a consideration or factor.

Thanks in advance