OK, I read that thread before and figured it might be a part of the issues I had. Though like I said, I had "skyPriority" printed, it just wasn't enough.
With this sabre situation going on I guess it is of no use to try to add the AZ FF# to the return flights? I mean I will get whatever benefits there is from J ticket and since status won't print and with millemiglia enhancements of late it might be wiser to have points go to another skyteam program anyway.