It's a pretty great deal, I would still take AS if you're using for travel and don't need a companion pass.
Im debating the same thing- to put towards United vs Alaskan vs Aeroplan. I live in Eastern Canada so im told that Aeroplan and United would be better, specifically United since I could book any aeroplan flight for the same points but no surcharges. Anyone have experience with this?
Advice is highly apprecited.