Back when i used to fly a lot more, the difference in stewardess staff between short hauls vs. not so chic places was startling. It was obvious the unions kept the older, fatter, bitchier stews happy by making sure they were on flights ending in desirable locations.
Nothing like going to Hawaii with a bunch of irritable grandmothers "serving" you.
No idea what they have on the mainland flights.
I'm sure you much prefer the young cutey pie gay guys....all that winking and stuff ...