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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 ...
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Send us a text 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, …
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 th…
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Send us a text 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 C…
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Send us a text 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 expec…
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Send us a text 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, wher…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 fu…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 hidd…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 def…
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Send us a text 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 me…
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Send us a text 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 t…
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Send us a text 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 safet…
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Send us a text 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... Mus…
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Send us a text 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 nat…
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Send us a text 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 t…
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Send us a text 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 Credits Slow Motion, Lexin Music…
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Send us a text 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 upset…
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Send us a text 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 be…
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Send us a text 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 passenge…
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Send us a text 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 ho…
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Send us a text 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 credits Beauty Promo Abstract - Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Sex…
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Send us a text 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 c…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 t…
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Send us a text "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 sle…
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Send us a text 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 Credits Catch It - Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Soun…
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Send us a text 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 fol…
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Send us a text 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... Support the Show. The 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…
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Send us a text 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…
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