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The Red Eye
A Christmas Flight to Remember Revisited
In today's episode, we're revisiting a short story from last year - because it aired on Christmas Eve last year and didn't get the listens it deserved!This story is about Ally, who was destined to spend Christmas in Johannesburg with her slightly rubbish boyfriend who was also a flight attendant. She decided to try make the best of the situation and arranged for the crew to visit an orphanage to give the children there gifts. But she ended up with a whole new perspective on life.Being cabin crew around Christmas isn't the best...
2025-12-23
29 min
The Red Eye
Double Booked: The Fight of the Flight Attendants
Two girlfriends. One pilot. One very long week trip...What happens when a charming first officer with a bit of a reputation walks into crew check-in, only to discover that both of the women he’s been secretly seeing are on the same long-haul trip? In this explosive true story from The Red Eye, we’re diving into one of these classic “naughty pilot” tales!Set in the late-90s glory days of Hong Kong layovers, daiquiris at the Feather Boa, and crews who partied harder than they flew, this story follows...
2025-12-02
28 min
The Red Eye
Mummy's Little Flight Attendant
Sometimes, at The Red Eye, we’re handed a story that isn’t exactly a full detailed story... just an event, a “you’ll never believe what happened” moment that’s too good not to share. So of course we would find a way of sharing it!In this unforgettable tale, a brand new, complete naive flight attendant finds herself on a long-haul route she’ll never forget! One filled with cultural clashes, chaos, and… diapers. It’s a story about high hopes colliding with harsh realities, about the gap between dream and duty - and apparently about the one pers...
2025-11-25
25 min
The Red Eye
The Mysterious Passenger
Every crew member knows that being friendly can open doors - and sometimes, champagne bottles. But on one unforgettable flight from Hong Kong to London, curiosity led two flight attendants somewhere they never expected: straight onto a yacht… and into very deep water.What starts as a conversation with a mysterious passenger with a bodyguard, turns into a high-stakes escape story when one nosy peek reveals a stash of drugs and cash hidden below deck. Suddenly, the perks of people skills come with a price - and getting off the boat becomes the only priority.Ba...
2025-11-18
23 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with Love is Blind UK star - Ashleigh Berry
What happens when reality TV meets real-life? In this episode of The Red Eye, host Ally Murphy sits down with Ashleigh Berry, contestant on Netflix’s Love Is Blind UK, to talk about life, love, and lessons learned — both on the ground and at 38,000 feet.Ashleigh opens up about her journey from flight attendant to reality TV star, why she decided to take part in Love Is Blind UK, and what the experience taught her about authenticity, connection, and the power of vulnerability. She also shares the reality of retu...
2025-11-11
34 min
The Red Eye
Beyond Discretion: A Pilot Pushes the Limit...
On a fog-drenched long-haul flight from London to Shanghai, an exhausted crew is pushed far beyond their limits by a captain who insists on “pressing on.” But as fatigue sets in and tempers fray, whispers of his true motives begin to surface - whispers that lead to a shocking revelation downroute.In this darkly funny and scandalous story of secrets, discretion, and double lives, The Red Eye takes you behind the cockpit door - where not every flight plan is what it seems.Fasten your seatbelt… this one goes way beyond the limits.Send u...
2025-11-04
24 min
The Red Eye
Ghosts of Flight 401
Content note: This episode discusses a historical plane crash and may not be suitable for nervous flyers.It’s Halloween week, and The Red Eye is taking you on the most chilling flight in aviation history. In “Ghosts of Flight 401,” we revisit the tragic crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, and the spine-tingling legend that followed. After the L-1011 went down in the Florida Everglades in 1972, something strange began happening in the skies. Flight attendants, pilots, and passengers all reported the same thing: ghostly crew members appearing on other aircraft built with parts salvage...
2025-10-28
30 min
The Red Eye
Cargo of Kings
What happens when your “cargo” isn’t boxes or baggage - but a full-grown lion?In this extraordinary episode of The Red Eye, we follow a true story unlike any other: a wildlife conservationist and his beloved lion, Aslan, take to the skies for a once-in-a-lifetime journey across New Zealand. Their mission? To film a high-budget circus-themed commercial in the snowy mountains of Cardrona.But transporting 260 kilos of raw power in a small cargo plane comes with a few… complications. As turbulence hits and nerves unravel in the cockpit, two unsuspecting pilots experience the most unforget...
2025-10-21
26 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with Two Guys on a Plane
This week on The Red Eye, Ally sits down with Drew and Rich - the hilarious and adorable duo behind the hit podcast Two Guys on a Plane. Together, they share the ups, downs, and downright unbelievable moments from their lives as flight attendants. From laugh-out-loud passenger stories to behind-the-scenes tidbits from layovers, this episode is packed with insider tales that only cabin crew could tell.It’s a light-hearted, heartfelt chat about the reality of life at 35,000 feet - the camaraderie, the challenges, and the comedy that unfolds in the aisles. Whether you’re crew, aviation-obsessed, or j...
2025-10-14
39 min
The Red Eye
The Secret Life of a Pilot
In aviation, not everything is as it seems. Behind the polished uniforms and calm voices, pilots are often seen as the ultimate steady partners — respected, reliable, and trustworthy. But what happens when the image doesn’t match the reality?In this episode of The Red Eye, we follow Evie on a dreamy layover in the Maldives, where she meets Greg, a first officer whose seemingly perfect relationship with the flight manager sparks admiration — and envy. But when chance encounters and small cracks in the story begin to show, Evie learns that Greg is leading a very different life t...
2025-10-07
24 min
The Red Eye
After the Landing - An Aviation Mental Health Story
At The Red Eye, we tell true stories from the skies and the ground. They’re funny, heartbreaking, and sometimes downright shocking - but today’s story is different. It isn’t just about a dramatic in-flight medical emergency. It’s about the emotional toll it left behind, and what happens when the strength we’ve relied on for so long suddenly cracks.The crew member who donated this story, a seasoned flight attendant and cancer survivor, has weathered countless red-eyes. But when a passenger collapsed mid-flight on her London–Nigeria route, she found herself alone in the galley...
2025-09-30
27 min
The Red Eye
Bursting the Bubble - Flying during the Pandemic
pandemic was the strangest time in aviation history. Planes sat idle, airports fell silent, and crew were told to follow ever-changing rules that often didn’t make much sense. But even in the middle of it all, some flights kept operating — and the people onboard kept living, laughing, and sometimes breaking the rules.In this episode of The Red Eye, we follow Ruby and her fellow crew on a surreal trip from London to Hyderabad. Hazmat suits, social bubbles, hotel lockdowns, and… an unexpected poolside encounter with a group of handsome strangers. What started as another restricted layove...
2025-09-23
27 min
The Red Eye
Are Cabin Crew Just a Number...?
In this powerful episode of The Red Eye, we share Ben’s story — a crewmember whose experience on a routine London to New York flight changed the course of his career. After a passenger medical emergency at 35,000 feet, Ben and his colleagues did everything in their power to save a life. But what stayed with him most wasn’t just the tragedy itself — it was how his company handled the aftermath.Like many flight attendants, Ben often felt like just a number in a massive system. And when the support he needed wasn’t there, it took a toll on...
2025-09-16
26 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with a Grumpy Stew
The hilarious Dylan from The Grumpy Stew Podcast is here to talk about all the things that piss him off about the aviation industry.... Passengers that don't listen, airlines that mess you around - his brilliantly dry humor takes him around the world and we're excited to chat with him about why he still works as an international flight attendant - even though it drives him nuts!Find out more about The Grumpy Stew and his podcast at https://www.thegrumpystew.com/Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email...
2025-09-09
30 min
The Red Eye
Humiliated in Hong Kong
When a young flight attendant is led to believe she's special by a straight male crew member, she wonders if this is what she's been missing? But the next trip she does with him reminds her that there are scoundrels in the airline and she's goes out of her way to prove that she is the most fun girl on the cabin crew....And ends up getting humiliated.If you like true stories, with a fictional twist, based in the fascinating world of commercial aviation - then this is the podcast for you!...
2025-09-02
26 min
The Red Eye
Night Flight Vigilance
As cabin crew are required to be able to react quickly in emergency situations on the aircraft, they are always on the lookout for something out of the ordinary. Whether that is a passenger who has had too much alcohol, a passenger acting suspiciously, someone who may be feeling unwell, or even something wrong with the aircraft. Flight attendants are always vigilant and ready to deal with anything thrown at them. Just perhaps not more than one emergency on the same flight!In today's true story, we hear of one incredible crew member, who helped save the...
2025-08-26
23 min
The Red Eye
The Gift that Bit Back - A Flight Attendant's Horror Story
I'm not even sure where to start with the synopsis of this one.... It's a story so unbelievable that our poor writer has a very questionable search history since researching for this one.A cabin crew member is happy with her glamorous life, and glamorous sugar daddy boyfriend who spoils her with gifts. Until the day she wakes up feeling terrible and makes a horrific discovery.Music Credits for The Gift that Bit BackDesert Caravan - Aaron KennyCabron Club Music - Music by Praz Khanal from Pixabay...
2025-08-19
25 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with Sil - a US based Flight Attendant & Urban Search and Rescue First Responder
In today's epsiode, Ally is chatting with US based Flight Attendant, Farm Owner, South African Tour Expert and Urban Search and Rescue First Responder about what it's like to work in the world of Aviation, on top of rescuing people from disasters in cities all over the world!Famous for her Instagram page @wingingitwithsil, Sil shares the fascinating behind the scenes stories of working for a major US based airline.Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or numberWe would really appreciate it if you take 1...
2025-08-12
39 min
The Red Eye
The Liquids Ban - An Aviation Rule Origin Story
It's been nearly 19 years to the day since we have had restrictions on taking liquids through onto the aircraft. Almost 2 decades of decanting our toiletries into small containers, of getting held up because we forgot to empty our water bottles, and countless expensive bottles of perfume have no doubt been confiscated. For pilots and flight attendants, it changed the way we work!Do you remember why though? It's something we are so used to now that many of us don't remember what led us to that place. And it all started in the UK. A local terrorist...
2025-08-05
26 min
The Red Eye
The Layover Liability - Pilot Mischief!
Most pilots are incredibly upstanding people. They have a very serious job that has taken years of training and discipline. But they do also need to be good with people. Working as a team is crucial for both safety reasons, and for a smooth trip with colleagues when you reach your destination.So when we were told this true story of a pilot causing scandal and upset whilst down route in Jamaica, we couldn't believe that he'd gotten through the recruitment process without someone spotting that he was a total liability!Music Credits for...
2025-07-29
30 min
The Red Eye
Cabin Pressure - A Pilot's first, and nearly last flight!
It's crazy when you think about it, but every pilot must have their first ever flight with passengers on. We will never know about it, but up the front that rookie pilot with a handful of flying hours in their pocket will be sweating, nervous and then haul a whopping great aircraft into the air with real live people on it. They suddenly have the lives of lots of people in their hands! Crazy right?!We got the chance to chat with a brave pilot who was surprisingly happy to share his first experience - which was...
2025-07-22
23 min
The Red Eye
Captain's Last Call
Being an airline pilot comes with lots of perks. Travel, respect, adventure. You may also sometimes get you rpick of where you fly - particularly if it's your last flight before retiring.In today's episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we hear the true story of one captain, who decided to use this privilege... and he had all of the worst crew members he had flown with in mind when doing so!Music Credits for Captain’s Last Call2 Hearts - Patrick PatrikiosSound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay S...
2025-07-15
25 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with a Failed Parachute Survivor - Justin Davies
TW - Parachute Jump fails!On today's episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we take a slight diversion away from the tales of cabin crew and pilots on board the aircraft, to talk to someone who actively chose to jump out of an airplane! Skydiving is a popular hobby for many who like the thrills and adrenaline rush of jumping, and the incredible views of our beautiful planet as they descend. But what happens when the parachute that is meant to keep you alive as you fall to Earth, fails? We're talking to Ju...
2025-07-08
34 min
The Red Eye
The Roadside Rescue Crew - When Cabin Crew become First Responders off the Aircraft
One of the skills that Flight Attendants spend the most time training for, is the one you don't see very often! And thank goodness. Cabin Crew are trained in dealing with big emergencies, like plane crashes, where there may be multiple casualties. They're also trained in triage and giving emergency medical care for these big incidents.Here at The Red Eye, we hear more stories of the crew using those life-saving skill off the aircraft instead of on it. And this is one of those stories!When 3 crew, headed for a fun trip in LA, b...
2025-07-01
29 min
The Red Eye
A Close Shave - A Notorious Pilot gets into Trouble again!
This week we have another "Good Time Gary" story for you! You may remember him from an episode a while back, he was a notorious pilot in one airline who seems to have the most legendary stories that still get told to this day!This story is no different, it's the true story about Gary getting up to his usual mischief in search of a good time, and ends up with 2 wanted, and then unwanted guests in his room that want more than his body... and they don't mind taking revenge when they can't get what they...
2025-06-24
23 min
The Red Eye
Hi-Jinx in Havana - Ex Cabin Crew getting up to mischief in Cuba!
Lots of Flight Attendants move on to different careers in the Emergency Services. The skills acquired in cabin crew training are transferable to the ambulance service, fire service and police.But it's tricky giving up that lifestyle of travelling the world and having fun 5,000 miles away with like minded people.Today's story comes from someone who is ex cabin crew, but married to a crew member, so they still get to engage in some layover shenanigans sometimes! But this story nearly led to an arrest and deportation - which might have affected his new career...
2025-06-17
25 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer
In today's episode, we take a peak behind the scenes with the armed police at London Heathrow Airport. How much action do these officers see? How do they train for such extreme events?Ex Sergeant Mark Dolce speaks with The Red Eye Podcast, telling us his incredible stories of his years as a Sergeant of the armed police at Heathrow. From daring runway chases, to trapped babies, to scary moments. Mark reveals all about his job protecting the passengers passing through one of the world's busiest airports.Music Credits for An Interview with an Airport...
2025-06-10
38 min
The Red Eye
The Man in the Window - An Aviation Disaster Story
On June 10th 1990. Captain Tim Lancaster took off from Birmingham Airport to Malaga, when he reached 17,000ft, the window blew out and he got sucked out with it.Cabin Crew member Nigel Ogden, along with Chief Steward John Heward and flight attendant Simon Rogers held on to their captain's legs and refused to let go. First Officer Alastair Aitchison expertly landed the plane in Southampton. The crew thought Tim was dead, but miraculously he survived. This is their story.Music Credits for Man in the WindowI Am a Man Who Will Fight...
2025-06-03
26 min
The Red Eye
The Mile High Clap Trap
Some cabin crew have a reputation, some are good reputations but some are not... There are a few of the "players" out there, straight male flight attendants who are spoiled for choice when it comes to layover lays! But if you're going to experience the life of the philandering flight attendant then you need to be honest, you need to be open and you need to be sexually healthy... Because a broken heart isn't the only health risk here...Music Credits for Mile High Clap Trap2 Hearts - Patrick PatrikiosMas Cafe...
2025-05-27
27 min
The Red Eye
Loose Lemurs and the Vomit Comet
Flying internationally, alone with 2 children under 3 is stressful enough. But when you also have to deal with stomach bugs and loose animals in the cabin - it can push you over the edge!On today's episode of the podcast, we hear the true story from a passenger that had to experience this absolute chaos on a flight to Australia. And who thought that cabin crew would have to double up as animal control on this flight?!Music Credits for Loose Lemurs and the Vomit CometAirline - National SweetheartSound Effects...
2025-05-20
29 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with Charlotte Crocker - Talking about Mental Health in the Aviation Industry
Trigger Warning - On today's episode, we discuss mental health issues and suicide. Whilst we don't go into details about any particular occurance, it may be triggering for some.We're talking to Charlotte Crocker, who delivers Wellbeing, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention training within the aviation industry. Former cabin crew, she flew for 12 years for several UK international airlines, before becoming an SEP trainer. In addition to there current training qualifications, she also holds a Level 4 in First Response Emergency Care, which enables her to work and volunteer for the ambulance service. Charlotte writes commercial crime fiction novels...
2025-05-13
26 min
The Red Eye
The Critical Companion - Cabin Crew has a nightmare trip!
One of the perks of flying is the free (well, you pay the tax) flights you get. And when you are a flight attendant or pilot, you can take someone with you on one of your layovers.So what if you've just started dating a guy, he's hot but he's a bit of a grump... would you risk taking him on a trip? What if he causes a scene and you lose your concessionary travel tickets as punishment?!On this weeks episode, we hear the true story of a grumpy companion, and the girl who...
2025-05-06
31 min
The Red Eye
The San Franciscan Shoe Stealer - Passengers behaving erratically!
We love a good "passenger doing strange things" story at The Red Eye, it's amazing how many of them we get! But this one was a first for us...On a flight, when a passenger mixes medication with alcohol, the cabin crew often end up dealing with a person not in their right mind. Sometimes things get scary, and sometimes it's just plain bizarre!Music Credits for The San Franciscan Shoe StealerDevious Little Smile by GodsmodeLosing Your Marbles - The SoundlingsRunning It Down - Everet Almond 48000 1
2025-04-29
26 min
The Red Eye
An Accidental Author - From Cabin Crew to Published Writer
In today's episode, we hear the true story of how a staff travel disaster led our very own Author Kaylie Kay down her true path of creativity! Kaylie has been an international flight attendant for over 25 years, and never saw herself doing anything else! But when a passenger told her that she should do something creative she started thinking about that story she had dreamed up in crew rest one flight.... Hear how Kaylie got started, and listen to the first chapter of her first book at the end of the episode! If you'd like to read or listen...
2025-04-22
35 min
The Red Eye
Headbutts and Rebuttals - A dangerous passenger causes chaos for the crew
Cabin crew and pilots deal with all sorts of issues every day. But one you don't want to deal with are dangerous passengers who cause a threat to the crew, passengers or aircraft.In today's true story, we hear about a passenger who was out for causing trouble, and for the Captain, it caused him injury!Music Credits for Headbutts and RebuttalsCool Revenge - Jeremy BlakeDark Clouds - Music by Amsley Beats from PixabayHitting Hard - Music by Alex_Kizenkov from PixabaySleep Music...
2025-04-15
26 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with Jay Robert from A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge
What an exclusive we have today for you! We're talking with Jay Robert, better known to the aviation world as A Fly Guy is a global voice for cabin crew, aviation lovers, and frequent flyers alike. With a combined social media following of over 1.5 million across his flagship Facebook page A Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge and Instagram accounts @TheCrewLounge and @AFlyGuyTravels, Jay has become a trusted figure in the skies and on the ground.With nearly 20 years of experience in airline world, the majority spent flying as a Senior Cabin Crew for Emirates in Dubai, Ja...
2025-04-08
38 min
The Red Eye
Hostage in Havana Part 3 - WIll out Pilots escape Cuba?
It's the final installment of Hostage in Havana! The pilot's have escaped captivity but will they be followed? Will they get home? And how? We know the aviation industry is exciting but this layover story might be too much!Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 3Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from PixabayEl Gavilan - Quincas MoreiraSharp Senses - Ugonna OnyekweMerengue de Limon - Quincas MoreiraSombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from PixabayEffects by...
2025-04-01
29 min
The Red Eye
Hostage in Havana Part 2
After last week's episode, we return to Havana to find out what is going on with the pilot's and their dramas! Is Ed having a heart attack? Can Tom get them out of the hospital?Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 2Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from PixabayEl Gavilan - Quincas MoreiraSharp Senses - Ugonna OnyekweSombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from PixabayEffects by freesound_community from PixabaySound Design by Ally MurphyS...
2025-03-25
27 min
The Red Eye
Hostage in Havana Part 1
Some stories are too epic for just one episode. And when the pilot who donated this story told us his tale, we knew this would have to be an epic 3 part series!We hear the true story of a trip to Havana, where all 3 pilots end up in different disasters! We have kidnappings, we have hostage situations, we have medical emergencies and escapes from the country.Enjoy the first part of this incredible true story!Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 1Short Cinematic Intro - Music by Jeremiah Alves from...
2025-03-18
24 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with a Gate Agent: Bret Christo
We often get to hear the stories of cabin crew, pilots, passengers and their antics. So today's episode is a real treat! We are chatting to Bret Christo who was a gate agent in the USA for many years. He has some incredible stories of passenger who don't even make it to the flight before causing trouble!Music Credits for this epsiode:A Girl From Near Approximately Ipanema - MountainDwellerProduced by Ally MurphyBret Christo Voice Overs: Where your words find their true voice! Specializing in bringing a...
2025-03-11
30 min
The Red Eye
High Flying Fashionistas - Sometimes it pays to be the friendliest flight attendant!
Being nice is a big part of the job as cabin crew. No sour pusses do well in the air with the passengers! But some flight attendants go out of their way to make sure every passenger gets off that flight feeling like they had the best experience possible. It just feels good to make other people feel special! The donor of this story has always gone the extra mile, but one flight she ends up getting her kindness paid back to her...Music Credits for High Flying FashionitasCocktails - Underbelly & Ty M...
2025-03-04
27 min
The Red Eye
Mile High Mess and Misunderstanding
Learning to work around cultural differences is a big part of the job as cabin crew. When you meet passengers from all over the world in your job, you learn how different and diverse the human race is! But it can lead to confusion as well... both for the passengers and the flight attendants!In today's episode, we hear the true story about a flight where the crew faced multiple toilet incidents on board the aircraft, leading to confusion for many!Music Credits for A Mile High MessMusic by Won J...
2025-02-25
24 min
The Red Eye
A Pilot's Perspective
During the flight, most flight attendants love to visit the flight deck. They get to see the world from a different perspective and chat to pilots. They get to see the pilots at work, reading maps, twiddling knobs and chatting to the ground. It's fascinating! Even if most of us don't understand what they are doing. But it's rare for the pilots to see the cabin crew in action when things go wrong, as they are usually in the flight deck dealing with the important task of landing the aircraft safely.When this pilot donated this story...
2025-02-18
24 min
The Red Eye
Love is in the Air - Finding love in the Aviation Industry!
For today's special Valentine's Day episode, we are speaking to three couples who found love in the air! Because when you mix pilots, flight attendants, passengers, cupid and some meet cutes - you get LOVE IN THE AIR MAGIC!Thank you to Rob Reider, you can find his voiceover work at https://www.robreidervoice.com/Music Credits for Love is the Air Valentine’s SpecialMusic by MountainDweller from PixabayMusic by Musicalmix2020 Musicalmix2020 from PixabaySound Design by Ally MurphySend us a text! If you'd li...
2025-02-11
35 min
The Red Eye
The Botched Bronzer Bungle - A Passenger causes Trouble in the Airplane Toilet...
We're back with another crazy passenger story, and of course they have been drinking and taking sleeping tablets! Why do passengers keep doing this?!When a cabin crew member suspects the passenger in the toilet might be in a spot of trouble, they open the door to find the hilarious antics of a passenger who got high....Music Credits for The Botched Bronzer Bungle Street Soundtrack Mafia - Music by Simone Mignacca from PixabayThe Curious Kitten - Aaron KennyAwkward comedy - Music by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay
2025-02-04
27 min
The Red Eye
Dizzy in the Desert - A Drunken Layover goes Wrong!
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 of my flying career!Music Credits for Dizzy in the DesertRetro - Wayne Jones...
2025-01-28
25 min
The Red Eye
Decompressed - An air disaster story
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 to them. It changed safety procedures for airlines and we all became very aware about what our "useful time of consciousness" is. For the person who donated...
2025-01-21
26 min
The Red Eye
A Flight Attendants Revenge - Cheating Pilots have no chance when the crew discover their secret
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 episode is based on the true story of a flight attendant who found out that her pilot boyfriend was cheating on her with another...
2025-01-14
25 min
The Red Eye
A Saucy Proposition - When a Drunken Celebrity Passenger takes his chance...
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 PropositionRunning It Down - Everet AlmondSoul Food - Chris HaugenSound Effect by...
2025-01-07
26 min
The Red Eye
Ally & Kaylie talk about New Years in aviation
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 numberWe would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. Kaylie has...
2024-12-31
31 min
The Red Eye
A Christmas Flight to Remember
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 very Christmassy. Then I tried to make the most of it and found an orphanage near Johannesburg that was in need of some...
2024-12-24
27 min
The Red Eye
An Interview with Karen McLeod - British Airways in the 90's and Naughties!
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 Missing Eyelash, was published by Jonathan Cape and won the Betty Trask Award. Published in 2007 (and reissued this year) she wrote this during layovers in hotel rooms whilst...
2024-12-17
40 min
The Red Eye
A Flushing Fiasco - The Woes of an Aircraft Toilet....
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 he left us the voice message telling us his tale - we were in stitches!Music Credits for A Flushing FiascoDevious Little Smile – GodmodeThe Curious Kitten - Aa...
2024-12-10
26 min
The Red Eye
Flight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part Two
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, deprived of human contact, we hear how it felt to be in Penny's Bay.Music Credits for Penny’s Bay Part TwoI Need to...
2024-12-03
23 min
The Red Eye
Flight Attendants Locked Up - 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, 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 was one of the strictest. In todays story, which will take place over two parts, we hear the true story about what it was like to fly in those days. And what i...
2024-11-26
25 min
The Red Eye
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 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?!Music Credits for Carry On KeithSleepy West by JHS PedalsCaribbean Hide & Seek by Carmen María...
2024-11-19
27 min
The Red Eye
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 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....Music Credits for Karma in the CloudsMama by Emmit FennSpace Lady by Slynk
2024-11-12
27 min
The Red Eye
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, who has the passion of her younger days reignited on a layover in Shanghai. Julie Margot is a notorious crew member, renowned for her frivolous days as the most fun, most popular, and sometimes the wildest crew member on every trip. But she's older now. And we get to experience crew life t...
2024-11-05
27 min
The Red Eye
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 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 your room....Music Credits for Phantom on the Fifteenth FloorSinister by Anno Domini BeatsSkeleton by MyuuSpooked...
2024-10-29
25 min
The Red Eye
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 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 Credits for Lucked OutBirdseye Blues by Chris HaugenBlue Mood by Robert MunzingerLosing Your Marbles by The...
2024-10-22
26 min
The Red Eye
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 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, we hear the true story of a young flight attendant that was convinced he was a seasoned pro at partying, but Vegas...
2024-10-15
25 min
The Red Eye
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!Music Credits for The Sh*ttest Job in the WorldHappy Guitar - Music by JUAN CARLOS MOYANO MUÑOZ from PixabayIndian Music with Sitar - Music by Shiden Beats Music from PixabayInvestigations by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-10-08
22 min
The Red Eye
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 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 extra baggage that needs tending to!Music Credits for Inflight TherapyMoonlit night - Music by Calvin Clavier from PixabayNewbie arriving EDm...
2024-10-01
26 min
The Red Eye
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 forget how to behave in every situation, and land himself in hot water...Music Credits for Good Time GaryRock - Music by John Yasut from PixabayGood Morning Café Jazz - Music by Sleep Volume from PixabayWhat’s in the biscuit tin...
2024-09-24
24 min
The Red Eye
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 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 has to prepare to use the very training they only just learnt.Music Credits for Big Trouble in the...
2024-09-17
22 min
The Red Eye
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 the true story of a passenger with a fear of flying, who resorts to prescription medication and booze to ease his anxiety. With disastrous consequences for anyone sitting near him!If you have a fear of flying and would like to get some help, contact the LoveFly team at https://www.lovefly.co.uk/. Music Credits for S...
2024-09-10
27 min
The Red Eye
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 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 offer from a first class passenger...Music Credits for Mile High ProposalCountry Rock - Music by LiteSaturation from...
2024-09-03
23 min
The Red Eye
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 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 protect flight critical structures and systems from damage should detonation take place.Music Credits for Mountains Out of MobilesErik...
2024-08-27
26 min
The Red Eye
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 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 member's trip to the local buffet that he'll never forget...Music Credits for Unwanted Emissions in the Aisle...
2024-08-20
23 min
The Red Eye
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 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 that crew members life in so many ways.Music Credits for From Clouds to ConcertsMusic by Tech Oasis...
2024-08-13
23 min
The Red Eye
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 notice. Autumn tells us all, and shares some great stories of her time in the air too!Autumn Carolynn is a travel author, and her new book, Traveling in Wonder, describes her goal of visiting 30 countries within 30 years. Autumn was a previous flight attendant, travel agent, and travel design manager for large corporations across the...
2024-08-06
33 min
The Red Eye
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 in a country at war? We find out today, with the true story of a crew that land in Tel Aviv expecting a relaxing few days away from the strains of a pandemic, but end up hiding out from the bombs falling above them.Music Credits for Flying into a...
2024-07-30
25 min
The Red Eye
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...In today's episode, we hear the true story of a new crew member's first trip to Delhi, where she is excited about the food, the sights, and the massages...Music Credits for Happy Ending Acoustic Guitar Latin Jazz - Music by Denis Pavlov from PixabayComedy Cinematic - Music b...
2024-07-23
27 min
The Red Eye
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 for around £150! in fact, when I first started it was £26 and that included a free upgrade to 1st class!Cabin Crew like to see the world, and using the benefits of Staff Travel you can reach every corner! But sometimes you don’t always make the right choices, and in today’s story we find o...
2024-07-16
23 min
The Red Eye
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 land of Narita. Famous for it's karaoke and influx of flight crews. Jet lag means the crew are full of energy at night and it frequently ends in chaos! But this story ends in a way that no one was expecting...Music Credits for Hit by a TruckStreet...
2024-07-09
27 min
The Red Eye
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 we're here to show all aspects of the life of cabin crew, including the heartbreaking ones.This story is from our host, Ally.Flight attendants are not just there to serve the food and drinks. The main role of the flight attendant is to ensure the safety of th...
2024-07-02
25 min
The Red Eye
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 of passengers we fly around the world. The ones that get on accidentally, or are intentionally hidden! Thank you today's donor, you can read more about this incident in the articles below.News Articleshttps://www.iucn-isg.org/latest-news/smuggled-bahamian-iguanas-found-in-uk/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-26036154https://www.t...
2024-06-25
26 min
The Red Eye
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 would use the opportunity to relax, sunbathe, explore the island. And some use the time to go on one of the infamous catamaran trips. Where the whole crew would commandeer a catamaran and go on a day of snorkelling and shenanigans! So this is one of those stories! A junior crew member g...
2024-06-18
24 min
The Red Eye
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 already been episodes - including this week's episode about the crew member being left alone in the flight deck....A lot of the stories told on The Red Eye podcast come from days gone by. The 80's, 90's and 2000's seemed to be the prime time for mischief in the aviation industry. So we...
2024-06-13
41 min
The Red Eye
The Boy's Club
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 back then, and some of the old boys were very stuck in their ways....Music Credit for The Boys Club...
2024-06-11
25 min
The Red Eye
Captain! Put Your Hat On!
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 asking to meet up. And the curiosity is too deep to resist!Music CreditsBeats LoFi Study - Music by FASSounds from PixabayPoolside Party - Music by...
2024-06-04
18 min
The Red Eye
A Bomb Hunter's Story - Through the Eyes of a Passenger
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 zones on commercial flights, and enjoy the highs and lows of flying under strange circumstances. Today, we hear his story.We highly recommend Eric's book...
2024-06-01
14 min
The Red Eye
High Altitude Hoax
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 story. You can read the article about the real events here - https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2003/01/phil-j22.htmlMusic Credits Erik Satie - Gnossienne 2 - M...
2024-05-28
20 min
The Red Eye
Crazy Always Happens in the Morning...
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 Always Happens in the MorningIn Las Vegas - Music by HD Studio from PixabaySound Effects from PixabaySound Effects by Ally Murphy...
2024-05-21
19 min
The Red Eye
The Kangaroo Route - When severe turbulence landing into Sydney shakes the crew to the core...
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 todays episode, we follow 4 different crew members as they experience the worst turbulence of their careers. How will it affect the crew and their passengers?Mark is played by Christopher Tester. You can f...
2024-05-14
22 min
The Red Eye
Taking one for the Team - When best friends fly together...
When best friends fly together, you can guarantee the best time, and maybe a few sacrifices...In today's episode, we hear the true story of two best friends. True friends, not just crew friends! On an 8 day trip to Hong Kong and Sydney, the pair get up to mischief, but always have the best time.Music Credit for Taking one for the teamYour Game - Music by Oleksii Holubiev from PixabayComedy Cinematic - Music by Roman Senyk from PixabaySound Effect from PixabayMysterious Walking...
2024-05-07
18 min
The Red Eye
Dreams & Diversions - When a chance meeting on a layover in Vancouver completely diverts Ally’s life...
Today's episode is the story of our narrator and producer Ally! A sliding doors story, one that is told whenever anyone asks Ally how she became a voice actor, why she left flying, or if she believes in following your gut instincts. Especially when the universe is giving you huge flashing signs!Music CreditsSlow Motion, Lexin Music - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from PixabayLilis Dream - Music by Alban_Gogh from PixabayLost in the Amplifier - Music by moodmode from PixabayEmotional Thoughtful Piano - Music by Ashot...
2024-04-30
29 min
The Red Eye
Burning Above Bangkok - When a honeymooning couples flight home nearly ends in disaster...
In today's episode, we look at the passengers side of the story. The true story of a couple returning from their dream honeymoon when they experience a harrowing mid-air emergency. Shortly after take-off from Bangkok, their plane suffers a catastrophic engine failure, engulfing one engine in flames. Warning: This episode may be upsetting to those with a fear of flying.Music Credits Inspirational Asia - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay Sad Piano - Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from PixabaySound Effects from Pixabay News art...
2024-04-23
20 min
The Red Eye
Diving in the Deep End - When an all inclusive trip to Jamaica gets some people in trouble...
In today's episode, we take a look at a fun little trip to Jamaica, where the cabin crew get all inclusive drinks - which means it's party time in the hotel! But when the hotel staff join in the party, they can't guarantee that no one will get in trouble....This audio story is based on a true story, but some names and detail have been changed to protect the innocent!Music credits for Diving in the Deep EndMusic by Jerome Chauvel from Pixabay Sound Effect from PixabayS...
2024-04-16
21 min
The Red Eye
Deported and Desperate - When a routine London to Moscow flight takes a harrowing turn as an escorted prisoner onboard attempts to avoid deportation...
Not all passengers onboard aircraft are off on a vacation, or business. Sometimes, people don't want to get on board that plane at all, and will go to extreme measures to make sure they don't reach their destination. In today's episode, we hear the true story about those passengers who are being deported. And this particular passenger was a prisoner... From the eyes of cabin crew, as they witness the criminal board with escorts in handcuffs, we see what lengths someone will go to to avoid deportation.Music credits for Deported and DesperatePrice of F...
2024-04-09
13 min
The Red Eye
The Miracle in the Moment - An interview with a Hudson River plane crash survivor
In todays episode, instead of a short story, we chat to Dave Sanderson, who was one of the last passengers to evacuate when his plane ditched into the Hudson River on flight 1549 in January 2009, and how it diverted his life for good.Not many people can say they have survived a plane crash, and in this interview we here from Dave how it feels to see an emergency happening in real time. What it felt like to crash and what it felt like to be in the water. Dave is an incredible person who has taken one...
2024-04-02
39 min
The Red Eye
Lost in Las Vegas - When the notorious LAS Ladies find themselves missing a crew member...
In this short story, we follow a group of gorgeous, glamourous cabin crew members who work hard to have the time of their lives in their favourite destination - Las Vegas! But on one trip, a crew member goes missing and no one knows where she ended up...Music creditsBeauty Promo Abstract - Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from PixabaySexy Fashion Beats - Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from PixabayDrop It - Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from PixabayInspiring Cinematic Ambient - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay
2024-03-26
20 min
The Red Eye
A Flight Back in Time - When we go back to the 70's, to find Airport Anarchy and Avian Tragedy...
We spoke to a fabulous ex flight attendant who used to fly for British Caledonian in the early 1970's and she told us so many great tales of her experiences that we put them into this episode where we journey back in time. To the days when aviation was glamourous and reserved for the wealthy. When the service was impeccable and the cabin crew had to retire at 32! In this episode, we take a flight to Lagos and whilst the flight went smoothly, the time on the ground most certainly took everyone by surprise...Additional Voices by...
2024-03-19
22 min
The Red Eye
Confessions from the cabin - Ghosts and the Mile High Club
Today's bonus episode is fun little chat between Ally Murphy and Dan, both ex cabin crew who gave extensive stories from their days flying the skies. In this bonus episode, we talk about seeing ghosts on the plane, and the many times we've caught passengers enjoying their flight a little too much.... Would you join the Mile High Club? Have you? Have you got a great story to tell and would love to come tell us all about it?!Sexy Fashion Beats - Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabaySend us a text! If you'd...
2024-03-14
15 min
The Red Eye
Don’t You Know Who I am?! - When a so-called celebrity passenger unleashes chaos in the cabin...
We have already heard that mixing drugs and alcohol in the air is the recipe for disaster. But when a celebrity passengers starts demanding more alcohol, despite having had too much, she is shocked to not to get the VIP experience - and doesn't anyone know who she is?!In today's short story, based on a real life experience donated to us by not one, but two cabin crew members, we dive into the world of passengers endangering the aircraft, and the extreme measures that flight attendants are trained in to ensure the safety of everyone on...
2024-03-12
20 min
The Red Eye
Sky High Strip - When a handsome passenger finds himself unveiling himself at 38,000ft...
"Sky High Strip" is the inaugural episode of The Red Eye podcast. In this short story, we find ourselves on a flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow in the early hours of the morning. Rita, is surprised when she discovers a First Class passenger, locked in the toilet. He's naked and behaving erratically, thanks to taking strong sleeping pills... How do the crew get him out of the toilet? How do they get him dressed? And what is it that he's stuffed down the toilet...?Join us on this hilarious true story, as we start this j...
2024-03-05
18 min
The Red Eye
Baby on Board - When the cabin crew discover they can deliver more than just breakfast...
In this short story, a dramatic in-flight medical emergency occurs aboard a flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg. The cabin crew, accustomed to handling common medical issues, faces an unexpected challenge when a pregnant passenger goes into labor prematurely.Music CreditsCatch It - Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabaySound Effect from PixabayRock it - Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabaySound Effect by Rotich Wilson from PixabayLife of a Wandering Wizard - Music by Sergei Chetvertnykh from PixabaySound...
2024-03-05
20 min
The Red Eye
Just Not Cricket! - When a crazy room party in Johannesburg has international implications...
In today's short story, we are retelling a memorable evening in Johannesburg where the worlds of airline crew and professional cricket collide. As the crew indulges in a night out at a local bar and restaurant, they unexpectedly cross paths with the Australian cricket team, leading to a spontaneous gathering in a hotel room. What follows is a hilarious and chaotic series of events, including impromptu room parties, makeshift human pyramids, and unexpected camaraderie between the crew and the cricketers. Escape into a world where mischief knows no bounds and unforgettable memories are made in the most unexpected places.
2024-03-05
18 min
The Red Eye
Teaser for the First 3 Episodes!
A little taster of the fun short stories coming up when we launch The Red Eye Podcast! Tales of the extraordinary lives of Cabin Crew, Pilots and their Passengers...Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or numberSupport the showThe Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy.To subscribe to the monthly newsletter and keep up to date with news, visit www.theredeyepod.com. Or find us on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok & Instagram @theredeyepod, for behind...
2024-02-27
00 min
The Red Eye
The Story about What We are Doing!
Ally Murphy gives a short intro into what The Red Eye Podcast is all about. Exploring the unique experiences and perspectives of flight attendants, pilots and their passengers. We have taken the stories donated by cabin crew around the world, and put a fictional flair on them! Allowing you to delve into the world of flight attendants, the destinations they travel to and the (sometimes outrageous) people they meet. The podcast episodes are audio stories, around just 20 minutes long, so you can escape for a short while, be entertained, inspired and surprised by the antics of flight crew and...
2024-02-20
02 min