My mom (now deceased) was a "stewardess" for Pan Am for 12yrs back in the 60's, flying on the Constellation and 707's. Before she passed a few years ago I once introduced her as a former FA and she immediately corrected me in front of my friend stating unequivocally, "no no no, I was a stewardess, it was a hard job to get, keep and do well and I was proud of that title!" she told us.