Ayesha de Kretser

reporter (again), cricket lover, Carlton tragic & proponent of open borders. views represent my own spin on life. [email protected]

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

@Jamie_Freed Understatement of the century?

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

@MarkDiStef Air NZ already has this flying in our region.

[Etihad Airways @etihad]

Etihad to resume limited flight schedule from 6 March

Etihad will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations.

Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on https://t.co/NQdYwyTUOf.

Guests and members of the public should not travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by Etihad or hold a confirmed booking on one of these new flights.

The decision has been taken in coordination with relevant authorities following extensive safety and security assessments. Etihad continues to monitor the situation closely and will only operate flights once all safety criteria are met.

The most up-to-date information is available at https://t.co/NQdYwyTUOf.

All other scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended. Additional destinations will be added and communicated as conditions permit.

Affected guests will receive direct communication from Etihad confirming the status of their flight and outlining available options. Guests are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date and monitor their email for further updates.

Guests are advised to:

•⁠ Check their flight status at https://t.co/NQdYwyTUOf before travelling to the airport Ensure their contact details are up to date in their booking.

•⁠ Guests holding Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, with original travel dates up to 21 March 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to 15 May 2026.

•⁠ Guests on all Etihad flights until 21 March may request a refund at https://t.co/gxC1NpgENE or through their travel agent.

•⁠ Guests who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent directly.

We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls and appreciate your patience as it may take longer than usual for calls to be answered. Guests seeking a refund are encouraged to use the above linked refund request form.

Safety remains our absolute priority, and services will operate only once all safety criteria are met.

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

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[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Love doing these podcasts with The Fin team and @amacfirst
Hats off to Virgin Australia for pulling off a fantastic listing against all odds.
https://t.co/NAUYNAISsU

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Never a truer word written. RIP

2012: Malthouse a big risk as Blues err in axing Ratten https://t.co/5JRlbgWS6E

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Love to read smart people like this putting national interest above their own self interest! Down with the NIMBYs, up with phonics! Two of my most favourite topics.

https://t.co/Ocq6zXaT6a

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Imagine Ajla had thrown tantrum over the crowd when she beat Serena at the US Open! #AusOpen

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

@walshcee @martinnewell @crjdek We missed @leeladek (but not that much) 🤣

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Boxing Day done right at the G with these turkeys 🦃 #INDvsAUS

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

@i_am_mr_white @martinnewell @crjdek We sure were! Best morning of cricket I’ve seen in a long time!

[South China Morning Post @SCMPNews]

Hong Kong shelter for migrant women to close without urgent HK$1 million donation
https://t.co/y07DH2sbRd

[Helen Bird @Birdsperch]

There is, after all, more than one way to cook an egg. Flying customers of Aust welcome this with a vigour that they once showed through loyalty to the national carrier. #aviation #reputation #LTlens

https://t.co/Ht0eFo68lU

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

@analyticflying If only that airport was in someone else’s electorate 🤣

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

This round is never dull for long. Rex loses golden triangle crown as King dithers on competition. https://t.co/SnapY0jWvv

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Leaves behind a much better, more profitable Fin that people actually want to read. Great to welcome back Chessell but sad that Michael Stutchbury calls time as AFR editor-in-chief after 13 years 🥹https://t.co/6lRXPkos3P

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Amen!
And [women in media] keep being surprised when they find out the dud sitting next to them is earning more, even though he's less competent, because he's never hesitated to demand more money; never questioned his own entitlement to the status he has.
https://t.co/0gvd7kQBdw

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

Australian judges looking isolated on HK’s top court https://t.co/0I1KylSOrB timely analysis by @primroseriordan

[Eva Rammeloo @eefjerammeloo]

Five years ago already… A lifetime, it seems.

[Ayesha de Kretser @ayeshadek]

@JoshBBornstein Maybe we all just need to add a personalised disclaimer at the end of our articles! “I am a person with thoughts and feelings. Sometimes I exhibit a disdain for bullshit, racism or other forms of thuggery.” (I will probably be in trouble for posting this comment)