The Red Eye

Jul 01 2024 20 mins
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A captivating storytelling podcast that brings you extraordinary stories from the experiences of flight attendants, pilots and their passengers. From thrilling dramas to side-splitting humor and life-altering moments, each episode immerses you in a world of adventure. Listen as real-life events take on a fictional flair, transporting you from the aircraft’s cabin to the ground and across the globe.

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One Less Soul

Jul 01 2024 25 mins  
Send us a Text Message.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 we're here to show all aspects of the life of cabin crew, including the heartbreaking ones.This story is from our host, Al

Smuggled

Jun 24 2024 26 mins  
Send us a Text Message.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 of passengers we fly around the world. The ones that get on accidentally, or are intentionally hidden! Thank you today's donor

There are No Saints in St Lucia...

Jun 17 2024 24 mins  
Send us a Text Message.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 would use the opportunity to relax, sunbathe, explore the island. And some use the time to go on one of the infamous catamaran t

Naughtier in the Noughties - An Interview with Alex Chisnall

Jun 12 2024 41 mins  
Send us a Text Message.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 already been episodes - including this week's episode about the crew member being left alone in the flight deck....A lot o

The Boy's Club

Jun 10 2024 25 mins  
Send us a Text Message.It used to be that you only gave the job to man. Even if that man had no clue what he was doing!On today's episode of The Red Eye, we go back to the 90's to tell the true story of a brand new cabin crew member who was accidentally left in charge of the Boeing 747 flight deck. We learn that the rules in the aviation industry were definitely a little looser bac

Captain! Put Your Hat On!

Jun 03 2024 18 mins  
Send us a Text Message.When a mystery meetup downroute ends unexpectedly....As flight attendants, we have a tendency to overshare. When we're sat on boxes in the galley at 4am, when the passengers are all sleeping soundly, we share our darkest secrets and scandalous stories. This tale is one of those...On a nightstop Johannesburg, a crew member gets a message from a mystery man ask

A Bomb Hunter's Story - Through the Eyes of a Passenger

May 31 2024 14 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In today's bonus episode, we talk to army veteran Eric Herrera, author of A Bomb Hunter's Story which is available on Amazon.We talk a lot about the journeys of the cabin crew and pilots, but there hundreds of different reasons why the passengers are taking that flight. As a flight attendant I loved to find out their why!Eric got to fly in and out of war zone

High Altitude Hoax

May 27 2024 20 mins  
Send us a Text Message.When a threatening note is found in the toilets, who on the plane is responsible...?In the months and years following 9/11, tensions were high and people were on high alert for the next attack. So when a threatening note is discovered on the aircraft, mid flight, the crew have to follow procedures whilst also fearing for their safety.This is based on a true s

Crazy Always Happens in the Morning...

May 20 2024 19 mins  
Send us a Text Message.When you know you’re going to get trouble on that early flight to Vegas...In todays episode, we head to the USA, where the domestic flights can test the patience of the flight attendants! But in one particular airline, they always make sure everyone has a good time! That is, until some passengers push the fun a little too far...Music Credits for Crazy Alway

The Kangaroo Route - When severe turbulence landing into Sydney shakes the crew to the core...

May 13 2024 22 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Warning - this episode contains a story about severe turbulence and injuries on board. This could be upsetting to those with a fear of flying.Occurrences of severe turbulence are thankfully rare. But surprisingly, the landing into Sydney can get quite bumpy and has been given the nickname "The Kangaroo Route", due to the jumping nature of the approach. In tod