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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Lorne, absolutely rocking a black mourning shroud and red-eye makeup, clearly does not want to sacrifice this adorable goat.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Early flights between 5 and 8 am and red-eyes (after 9 pm) tend to have fewer passengers.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2025
The airline also recently made its fares available on Expedia, adjusted its loyalty program, launched red-eye flights, and partnered with Icelandair.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
New premium seating categories and red-eye flight options may appeal to customers.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Early flights between 5 and 8 am and red-eyes (after 9 pm) tend to have fewer passengers.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2025
The airline also recently made its fares available on Expedia, adjusted its loyalty program, launched red-eye flights, and partnered with Icelandair.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
New premium seating categories and red-eye flight options may appeal to customers.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Red-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-eye. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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