What kind of flight is a "red-eye flight"?

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A A flight reserved exclusively for emergency medical situations.
B A flight that gets delayed for more than twelve hours.
C An overnight flight that departs late at night and arrives early the next morning.
D A private chartered flight used by corporate executives.

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Answer: C. An overnight flight that departs late at night and arrives early the next morning.

• Answer: C
• Explanation: A red-eye flight is a commercial flight scheduled to depart at night and land the next morning. The name comes from the physical fatigue and bloodshot eyes passengers often get from trying to sleep on a plane.

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