Why are there substantially less male stewards as opposed to female stewardesses on any national or international career?

Saving of fuel is of course one of the primary reason for hiring female as compared to male due to weight difference. And, it also depends on airline to airline, as they have their own way of hiring people.

There was a study which concluded that a small budget Airline can save up to INR. 3 Crores a year, if they have an all-female cabin crew instead of a mixed cabin crew. The reason for this is that a female cabin crew would weigh on an average 20 kilos lighter than a male cabin crew and as a result, w

If they have an all-female cabin crew instead of a mixed cabin crew. The reason for this is that a female cabin crew would weigh on an average 20 kilos lighter than a male cabin crew and as a result, would save on fuel consumption in the long run. As a result, many cash-strapped no-frills budget air

Hello, Since time immemorial only air hostesses were hired as cabin crew by airlines. Hiring of male cabin crew is a recent phenomenon. There are plenty of reasons for this scenario. We need not go into the history. But in modern times, it's simple economics that dominates the world of aviation.