The Red Eye

This story is another of my own... and not one I'm hugely proud of! The trouble is, when I'm surrounded by a group of fun flight attendants, in an exotic location, and we've had a few drinks, I get carried away and usually end up causing mischief! So when I found myself in Las Vegas with a very fun crew on a layover, I ended up causing myself some trouble that cost me a few months o...

This episode mentions an air disaster, and if you are someone who might be affected by this, we just want to warn you. There are no graphic details but we appreciate that people can be impacted in different ways. After the tragic Helios Airways incident in 2005, the aviation industry was shook by how such an accident could occur. It left many air crew feeling nervous, worried that it might happen...

As with every job, there are some good ones, and some not so good ones... So it goes with pilots and cabin crew too. Because when your lifestyle takes you all around the world to exotic locations, with beautiful, exciting people for you to get really close to in just a few days, the temptation is there to perhaps not be the best boyfriend or girlfriend, and take advantage of the situation. This ep...

We all have that one celebrity crush that we've had since we were young, and if you ever got the chance to meet them then you may just melt on the spot! When the donor for this story got to meet their idol, when they were cabin crew in the first class cabin and they stepped onboard as a passenger, it went much better, and much worse than they ever expected! Music Credits for A Saucy Propositi...

On today's special episode of the podcast, Ally and Kaylie chat about their first year making The Red Eye, reminisce about New Years trips as cabin crew and the shenanigans that usually occurs, and talk about their hopes for the next year! Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It r...

Cabin crew know that, when they do this job, you're going to be away for the big events. Holidays, Birthdays, Weddings. But they also try and make the most of the times they are away. Today's episode is one of my own stories. About the Christmas I spent in Johannesburg. I was sad when I heard I was flying over Christmas, and that it was a short layover in a place that didn't feel ve...

In today's episode, we talk with ex British Airways Cabin Crew member, Karen Mcleod. Karen has recently released a book called Lifting Off. Telling all about her life in the airline industry and the struggles she faced as a gay woman. Karen McLeod is a writer, comic performer, creative writing tutor and writer-in-residence at Bookseller Crow bookshop, London. Her debut novel, In Search of the...

There are urban legends of passenger mishaps that circulate the aviation community. Flight attendants tell tales of events that are sometimes unbelievable, and all absolutely hilarious! Today's true story was donated to us by a very funny cabin crew member who is a firm favourite amongst his colleagues for being the best storyteller, so I hope we 've done his story justice. Because when...

In todays episode, we continue the true story of a group of flight attendants who were forced to quarantine in one of the most strictest facilities in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The aviation industry took a huge hit during those times, and cabin crew risked being locked up in a foreign country, just for being close to someone who had tested positive. Away from family and friends, depr...

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, just cargo, and seats full of PPE. Flight attendants and pilots having to do 24 hours shifts or quarantine in hotels. Restrictions were severe, and China w...

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 little 3 night trip to St Lucia, only for her mother to get the full "crazy crew on a layover" experience! What would you do if this was your mum?! M...

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 at the premiere of one of the top shows in Las Vegas, and when she got to know the person who treated her a little better, she was able to help give karma a nudge....

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, who has the passion of her younger days reignited on a layover in Shanghai.  Julie Margot is a notorious crew member, renowned for her frivol...

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 rooms and sleep paralysis! When you're a flight attendant, you don't get to choose the hotel you stay in, so you're at the mercy of whoever is haunting...

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 about a pilot who finds himself in a sticky situation. How will he get back into his room without being seen?! Will the other flight crew catch him?! Music Cred...

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 at work. And it's easy to forget that when you're in an exciting destination and a wild night of fun in Las Vegas is on the table. In today's episode...

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! Music Credits for The Sh*ttest Job in the World Happy Guitar - Music by JUAN CARLOS MOYANO MUÑOZ from Pixabay Indian Music with Sitar - Music by Sh...

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 are frequently asked to perform, is the role of therapist. because when passengers (and crew) board that plane, they can sometimes be carrying a little ex...

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 forget how to behave in every situation, and land himself in hot water... Music Credits for Good Time Gary Rock - Music by John Yasut from Pixabay...

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 female crew with no match for size? In todays episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we hear the true story of a flight attendant on their very first flight, who...

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 the true story of a passenger with a fear of flying, who resorts to prescription medication and booze to ease his anxiety. With disastrous consequen...

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 brazenly been asked to visit the bathrooms mid-flight. On this episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we hear the true story about one cabin crew members irresistible...

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 Bomb Location. The place on the aircraft where an explosive device can be placed, the spot on the plane that is deemed the safest. Where it would pr...

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 those boundaries and end up wishing you hadn't... On this episode of The Red Eye podcast, we tell the outrageous, eye watering true story of one crew mem...

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 today's episode, we hear the true story of a UB40 mega fan, who happened to have them on their flight home to London. And how the band changed tha...