Originally Posted by
prncess674
US based airlines are capable of full catering even on the shorter routes. I used to take the DL Shuttle from LGA-DCA regularly back in the day and because it was a highly profitable route you got a free beer or wine and a snack bag. If you ordered a soda they gave you the whole can and a cup of ice so they didn't have to slow down to pour.
Back in the 1990's, I flew DCA-BOS several times a month in FC and it had a full hot meal service. It seemed to also have a dedicated set of FAs, as I often recognized them and they, me.
Awesome US Airways Club at DCA as well--wonderful staff.