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Old-Ad5818 t1_j5xwow2 wrote

Reply to comment by turtledave in My mom, a PanAm stewardess, circa 1966. by turtledave

What‘s the difference between a stewardess and a flight attendant?

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turtledave OP t1_j5xwziz wrote

Nothing, but the term stewardess fell out of favor years ago (probably 30), I think primarily because of its gender connotation (even though steward is a word) and the rise in male flight attendants. Now flight attendant is used and you don’t have to gender the term.

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HawkeyeTen t1_j5ynxrz wrote

Funny thing is, I've always felt that the title "stewardess" was actually more glamorous and empowering for these ladies. "Flight attendant" to me almost gives images of being a servant, while the other gives the idea of them enforcing the rules and being in charge to an extent. Same thing for the men with the title "steward".

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