I think I've already talked myself into going for AS status but happy to listen to other suggestions. My only hesitance with AS is they don't have direct flights to some of the cities I fly to for work. (My typical destinations are LAS, IAH, MCO, MCI, LGB (LAX is acceptable, just a longer uber ride), CLT, DEN)
I'm willing to mileage run as well if it makes sense to hit status.

I value good reward redemptions for long haul flights to asia in J/F.

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, good award redemption rates

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: ~20,000 miles, 10 flights minimum

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: Freedom of choice, mostly for work

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

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

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. 15k AS, 11k Southwest, 16k UA, 6k AA.

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: No real preference