The term "stewardess," which was commonly used in the past to refer to a woman working as a flight attendant, has fallen out of favor in recent years due to its gender-specific connotation. Instead, the preferred term is "flight attendant," which is gender-neutral. Other synonyms for "stewardess" include "air hostess," "cabin attendant," and "in-flight attendant." These terms are also being phased out as airlines strive to adopt more inclusive language. Some airlines have even begun using gender-neutral terms such as "flight crew" or "flight team" to refer to all employees working on a flight, regardless of gender. Overall, the aviation industry is moving towards more inclusive language and gender-neutral job titles.