Originally Posted by
clr4t8koff
100% spot on. I recently flew VS for the first time and it was in J JFK-LHR-DXB. Very underwhelmed by the flights (seats, entertaintment & food). It seems that VS puts more effort into the ground experience. I did enjoy both clubhouses. Conversely, the AZ lounge @ FCO wasn't all that great when I was there in late 2014.
OP - go for Alitalia!