The 330's aren't going anywhere near AUH, this is purely 777 ops, but the VA 777's could see service to Europe on Etihad flights, also Eithad aircraft doing VA sectors to LAX as the need may arise.
...........and regarding GAFA's post re the MEL Lounge upgrade, QF ain't seen nothing yet, that's the tip of the iceberg that will sink QF domestic.
Ever had a kick in the nuts, it hurts, QF will soon get an almighty one that they wouldn't know what to do with, it will make the demise of Ansett in 2001 seem like a Swedish massage.