That's the "Famous" AS water service the airline actually bragged about in a news release! Imagine - someone stroking themselves about providing a cup of water!
Originally Posted by
jjmadison
1/9/18 IAD-SFO. No PDB offered, not even a water bottle on the seat. After takeoff, all of Y was provided water a good 10 min before any beverage offered in F.
I don't get how any FA or airline would think this sort of system makes sense. If water is offered after take-off, that should include F. Plain and simple. Even when there is a PDB.