The Red Eye
Short stories about the extraordinary true travel experiences of flight attendants, pilots and their passengers. A peak behind the curtain into the lives of those who travel for a living. In the world of aviation and world travel, we experience everything from thrilling dramas to side-splitting comedy and life-altering moments, each episode immerses you in a world of adventure. Enjoy a brief escape, as real-life events take on a fictional flair, transporting you from the aircraft’s cabin, to the ground, and across the globe.
The Red Eye
Latest Episodes
Fight or Flight
A violent hijacking by a crew member causes the pilots to fight back for their lives.In 1994, a disgruntled employee called Auburn Calloway was facing disciplinary action for lying about his flying hours. He decided to take matters into ...
The Layover Lie
Would you ever lie to give yourself more time in a destination?In the aviation world, we've had plenty of crew who will go sick downroute so they don't have to work home - they get the name One Sector Sally (a cabin crew member who gets ...
August Blog - Passengering Do's and Don'ts!
Susan has to deadhead a sector on a trip. This can be super fun but there are some things you want to be aware of! When you're cabin crew, you may get the chance to be a passenger on your own plane and be paid to travel in first cla...
Fire on Final Approach
A major lithium battery fire occurred in an overhead locker on a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 flight from Sydney to Hobart on July 21st, 2025. Whilst preparing the cabin for landing, the cabin crew were alerted to smoke, and the sounds of pops a...