So am I correct in assuming entrance to Brisbane’s Plaza Premium Lounge will be complimentary for EK passengers?

This is a real bummer.  I'm now departing BNE to DBX from MEL and will have a lot of time to kill with no lounge access.  Small in the grand scheme of things but still disappointing.

I was pretty disappointed about being booked on a 777 out of Melbourne, but with the A380 bar effectively closed I suppose the only difference will be aisle access.

I now realise how much I was taking my duck curry for granted. 

I highly doubt it; sales will increase once the rewards program is implemented. Far more people out there chasing QFF points over Velocity.