Originally Posted by slawecki
Are you saying that I do not earn FFP miles flying Z (discount business) on AZ, let alone business class miles?
That does not show up on their website(not much does show up on their website).
Of course it doesn't show up on their website - there is no such restriction. All paid fares earn 100% miles according to their class of service on AZ. Given that Z class is business class, you'll earn double flown miles with AZ for your trip, subject to a minimum of 1,200 miles for international itineraries. i.e. LHR-MXP round-trip in Z is 4,800 miles (2 sectors x 100% + 100% class of service bonus x 1200 miles).
Alitalia is, without doubt, one of the best SkyTeam airlines for accumulating miles, since there are no tricky fare class issues to worry about. I regularly fly T class on AZ for leisure, and get my full miles.