It's like comparing apples with pears.
Agreed. It;s comparing a business model which works and is profitable with one that doesn't and isn't.
Fact is, when AZ goes under, there probably won't be longhaul flights out of Italy, except via FRA/LHR/MUC/AMS/CDG etc. Perhaps a few BA/LH/AF flights MXP/FCO to JFK and a few others
So best get used to FR. It's not so bad coming home to the family every night is it? Alternatively, there will be jobs with other EU longhaul carriers, although AZ on the CV might not be that attractive to Private employers focused on the bottom line?