Lounge access via Velocity Gold on Etihad-operated, S7-coded flight

Hi all,

Long time reader, first time poster.

I'm considering booking a flight from Samara, Russia to Sydney through S7 Airlines. Moscow-Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi-Sydney are both operated by Etihad, albeit my booking would have S7 flight numbers. I am Velocity Gold - will I get lounge access, given the flights are Etihad, notwithstanding that the booking is with S7? Virgin's website doesn't provide much clarity (unsurprisingly - appreciate it's a niche query).

Many thanks.

Unless you’re flying in J, you won’t have EY Lounge Access in AUH, you’ll be shown to the Al-Rheem Lounge...

What Patricka340 said

Thanks all - will have to reconsider my options.