Originally Posted by
Poor Pianist
Thanks. I checked that link. However, it seems to me that "purchased or transferred miles" in this link refers to miles either purchased or transferred between members (i.e. from one millemiglia member to another). It says that 25% must be "earned" with Alitalia or "Partners". Elsewhere on the site American Express is referred to as "financial partner". I am confused.
According to the relevant paragraph -
AWARDS WITH PURCHASED OR TRANSFERRED MILES
When booking an award, Alitalia will check your earned and purchased or transferred miles status on your account and the system will consume first the purchased (or transferred) miles up to a maximum of 75% of the miles required for the award. Miles accrued with Alitalia or MilleMiglia Partners will be used for the rest of the total amount of miles required.
The family thingy is mentioned in the previous paragraph.
In doubt, you could always ring again and see what a different operator says.
G