America West FlightFund (Discontinued Program) - Are "class of service" bonus miles elite qualifying?

I am flying PHX/Rome on NWA on a first/business fare. The AWA web site says this qualifies for 50% extra "class of service" bonus miles <https://www.americawest.com/flightfund/partners/ff_airlinetravel.htm#nw>. Does anyone know whether these additional miles are credited toward elite status?

I would say yes. COS bonus is elite qualifying miles , it is the norm of any mileage program.

I would be surprised if it is not.

I would be surprised if it is not.

Seriously? You would be surprised? Well then, SURPRISE! ;)

Class-of-service bonuses from partner airline flights do not count toward elite status. Only flights purchased in first class on America West (or AW Express, if there are even any left with first class) qualify for the added benefit of EQM credit on the class-of-service bonus. If only. . .