Since I am relatively inexperienced with the different programs( except that when we try to use the ff miles for tix, it is rarely usable to the destination for the lower number of miles, but receive an offer/choice for much more miles-which seems to indicate that there are seats available, plus in the last couple of months the coach was almost full while B and F were almost empty and upgrades were denied), PGARY is an expert on this and his excellent website really is high on Alaska.
What is current thinking after the variour changes(such as the AA $250 fee for OW)?