If you book a first class flight EK412 from SYD-CHC (Sydney Christchurch) through Qantas (but flight is operated by Emirates) using points, do you know if you get access to the first lounge in Sydney before your flight?

Thanks Covvers... All very sound advice.I've flown J in a few airlines and F (a380) in EK so have an appreciation for what it's actually like: but my wife has never ever been in anything but economy so in this particular case the flights are a meaningful part of the experience. The 8 hour flight ...

Thanks everyone for the helpful tips:"your points might get you to first from a Y seat" - ignoring the uncertainty of upgrades and only being a Gold in terms of priority, is there any significant point/cost benefit from upgrading from Y (or J) to first, or if I can get it am I better off booking ...

Hi,Long time lurker (via always arriving here from Google searches), first time poster.Want to treat wife (no status) and myself (QFF Gold, ~310k points) to a no jet lag (as in Asia or NZ) long luxury weekend away somewhere nice - Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Auckland etc. all options. Flying out...