I dated a Japanese HNL based FA back when HNL to NRT ran with 747, and KIX with 777. He gave me my first taste of intl F travel. A few long nonrev weekends in Japan while with him.
Have two uncles who are ex CO FA's. Both over 25 years experience.
My best friend married a pilot. Was GUM 737 based, now 787 SFO based.