The Red Eye
A captivating, storytelling travel podcast that brings you extraordinary true stories from the 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 an 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.
Episodes
46 episodes
Penny's Bay Part One
The covid pandemic dramatically changed the aviation industry. Seemingly overnight, planes were grounded, cabin crew were put on furlough and the world was shut down. Over time, some planes were able to fly again, frequently with no passengers,...
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26:11
Carry On Keith
When cabin crew take companions away on a trip, you want them to behave well! But what if the other crew don't behave so well...? On today's episode we hear the true story of a flight attendant who took away their mum on a lovely l...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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28:13
Karma in the Clouds
Cabin get the opportunity to experience some crazy things. You'll be gifted treats in the air by passengers, from beauty products to tickets to a premiere! Today we hear the true story from a flight attendant who was gifted a seat ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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27:58
Eyes Wide Open
Not all cabin crew are in their 20's, young, free and single. A lot fo flight attendants have grown up with the airline. Started at 21 and still flying well into their 50's and longer. So today's episode is the true story about an older woman, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:14
Phantom on the Fifteenth Floor
It may be the spooky season, but in some hotels around the world, the hauntings happen all year round!In this episode, we combine a few stories that have been donated to us by cabin crew. Tales of ghosts, haunted pictures, infamous room...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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26:12
Lucked Out
We've all been there. Accidentally leaving your hotel room without your room key. But when you leave your room without your key, and without any clothes on... It turns into your worst nightmare!In this episode, we hear the true story ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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26:32
Vegas Can Break Anyone
When you are a young, carefree, brand new cabin crew member, you are full of the dreams and excitement that come with the job. Getting to explore the world whilst someone else pays you for the pleasure is a dream come true!But you are a...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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26:14
The Sh*ttest Job in the World
Being a flight attendant isn't for everyone... long hours, difficult customers and occasionally having deal with another human's bodily fluids. In today's true story, we hear about the many ways that someone can be put right off the job!
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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23:10
In Flight Therapy
When a passenger's world has fallen apart, and she needs a mid flight therapist on the long flight home, the crew step in...Flight Attendants are trained for many roles in the air. One role that they're not officially trained for, but a...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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27:07
Good Time Gary
At every airline, there seems to be a "Good Time Gary". The person you can 100% rely on for a good time on a trip. And if Good Time Gary is a highly respected Captain, who had gotten away with high jinx for his whole career, he might sometimes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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24:27
Big Trouble in the Aisles
Cabin crew are trained for all eventualities in the air. Fire, Medicals, Restraints... We hope that we never have to use these skills but every so often we do. But what happens when you need to restrain 250lbs of pure muscle and you have an all...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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23:14
Sky High and Soaked
We've talked about the risks of mixing medication and alcohol when flying as a passenger before. For some reason, the combination always ends up with someone getting naked or doing something completely outrageous! On today's episode, we tell th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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28:00
Mile High Proposal
It may be a fantasy for many, because you may find that a lot of flight attendants have a story about the time they were propositioned on a flight. Been slipped a number as the passengers disembark, had a love note written on a sick bag or braz...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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23:41
Mountains Out of Mobiles
There are many seemingly strange drills that cabin crew have to train for, so they're ready to face any danger in the air (or the ground). Many of them we hope we don't have to use, but occasionally we do! This is the story of the Least Risk Bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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26:27
Unwanted Emissions in the Aisle
The life of a flight attendant is one that can be full of new experiences. A lot of people thrive on this! But not everyone is excited to be out of their comfort zones. Their anxiety is there to keep them safe, but what happens when you push th...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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23:55
From Clouds to Concerts
What happens when you meet your absolute favourite celebrity or band. The one who has affected you so deeply from an early age and they don't even know it! They say not to meet your heroes, but as a flight attendant, it can part of the job! In ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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23:56
An Interview with Autumn Carolyn
In today's episode, we talk to ex flight attendant Autumn Carolyn. Autumn was injured unexpectedly on a flight, and little did he know it would be career ending. So what does a flight attendant do when their wings have been clipped without noti...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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33:36
Flying into a War Zone
When you fly to a destination every week of your life, there may come a time that you fly into a country that is about to experience tragedy, natural disasters, or maybe even war.What happens when you are a flight attendant, and a stuck...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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25:58
Happy Ending
When you are brand new cabin crew, you are so excited to get out into the world and experience all the opportunities that are on offer as an International Flight Attendant. But sometimes, not all those experiences are quite what they expect...<...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:59
Road Trip Roulette
One of the perks of being a flight attendant is the Staff Travel benefits! Whereas you’d normally pay sometimes over £1000 for a flight ticket, a Cabin Crew member, or someone who just works for the industry, can get a ticket for standby Travel...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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23:57
Hit by a Truck
This has got to be one of the funniest true stories we've had to date! The tale of a flight attendant, on a layover in Japan. Where karaoke, toxically strong drinks and flight crews from all over the world collide!Hear about the magical...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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27:44
One Less Soul
When the worst happens to a passenger. The crew’s training kicks in.A lot of the stories we tell on The Red Eye Podcast, are outrageous, funny and sometimes a little naughty. But the Flight Attendants role is so much more than that, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:28
Smuggled
When two desperate girls try to earn some money, the Animal Reception Centre at Heathrow make a shocking discovery. Have they saved an entire species from extinction?In today's episode, we hear the true story about the different types o...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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27:11
There are No Saints in St Lucia...
When you have the best time downroute but never know who is watching!The long Caribbean trips used to be a favourite among cabin crew and pilots. A few uninterrupted days of sun, sea and rum punch by the pool! Some flight attendants wou...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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24:34
Naughtier in the Noughties - An Interview with Alex Chisnall
I don't often get to publish my interviews with crew members, because so many people want to remain anonymous. Luckily for me, the guy with the MOST stories I've ever heard has agreed to let this interview be public! 2 of his stories have alrea...
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Season 1
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41:38