Originally Posted by DESMOINESguy
Can an airline like Alitalia or Air France operate their own coding and metal across the pond independent of the SkyTeam arrangement....in other words not earning WP miles and EQM?
You're working waaaaay too hard at this.
If your flight is on SkyTeam metal, your ticket is coded for any SkyTeam carrier and your fare class qualifies, you will earn miles and EQMs.