It seems that most American air carriers have gone to "sky hags" (yep, that's what the younger stews call 'em; I didn't come up with that one) pretty much across the board. I find it annoying. I clearly remember the days when "stewardess" was a legitimate synonym for "nubile and hot". Now......it's just as likely to be some chunky punkin' who reminds you either of your annoying aunt or that loud-mouthed third grade teacher you had who had never been out on a date in her life.
The job used to come with such progressive policies as "get pregnant, get fired" "get married, get fired" and "get old, get fired" The public demanded low fares and the pay rate got too low to attract people that would put up with that.