I flew Emirates earlier in the year to Malpensa and my bags went to Rome then back to Dubai. I got them back the next day by travelling to Malpensa and picking them up rather than trusting the handler to get them to me.
I then discovered after talking to rellies that Everyone loses their bags coming into Malpensa. Something to do with La Vida Loca handlers. I think the slow transfer tag on the bag didn't help when we were there all of 2.1 hrs. They did however get on the aircraft, just not off it. I Was angling for an upgrade on the trip home for the hindrance/cost in Milan and all I got was a stern stare.