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 ...

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 turbule...

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 camarade...

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 crac...

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 co...

It was a crazy time in the height of the Pandemic. Many people in aviation lost their jobs, and thousands of cabin crew and pilots lives were shattered. But there were some who remained to keep the airline afloat, ferrying around cargo, PPE, and the occasional flight with real passengers! But there were strict protocols to follow, and harsh consequences for anyone who broke them. In today's episode, we hear what happens when a girl is faced with temptation... Will she burst her bubble? ...

One of the biggest issues in the aviation industry, and amongst flight attendants right now, is the fact that many airlines treat their employees as just a number. And yet they expect them to treat their passengers as VIPs. Air Canada cabin crew recently went on a strike due to poor working conditions, and airlines have been using "covid" as an excuse for reducing rest days and numbers of crew working a flight. Meaning your cabin crew are exhausted and feeling unappreciated. That's not ...

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...

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! Mus...

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 sto...

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 Back Desert Caravan - Aaron Kenny Cabron Club Music - Music by Praz Khanal from ...

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 number Kayli...

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 tha...

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...

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 expe...

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 Call 2 Hearts - Patrick Patrikios Sound Effect by freesound_community from ...

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? ...

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! W...

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 w...

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 a...