1
: cheap whiskey
2
: the phenomenon of a subject's eyes appearing red in a color photograph taken with a flash
3
: a late-night or overnight flight
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Pair it with a calming playlist and deep breaths, and even a red-eye can feel restorative.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Was the ensemble designed for frequent fliers on the red-eye?
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
Before boarding a red-eye to JFK on Tuesday night, Saint Francis Prep defeated Christian 45-34 at West Hills High School in the afternoon to win the NCAA Bronze Division of the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
By Jessica Sulima December 14, 2025 The Best Compression Socks for Long-Haul Flights, Tested by Our Editors
Pick up a pair before your next red-eye to help increase blood flow and reduce swelling.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Was the ensemble designed for frequent fliers on the red-eye?
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
Before boarding a red-eye to JFK on Tuesday night, Saint Francis Prep defeated Christian 45-34 at West Hills High School in the afternoon to win the NCAA Bronze Division of the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
By Jessica Sulima December 14, 2025 The Best Compression Socks for Long-Haul Flights, Tested by Our Editors
Pick up a pair before your next red-eye to help increase blood flow and reduce swelling.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Red-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-eye. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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