Alaska is the best program right now for me (and I say this as someone based out of the east coast with limited AS service). Tons of partners including those outside of OW. Status can still be earned based on distance traveled, and award flights do not require an arm and a leg (still 60K miles or less in business for many of its partners; although inventory is tighter than past years)

Most people on here don't consider it because AS does not have lie flat planes. Enjoy your spend-based programs and six digit award redemption rates.