Flights with Limited Beverage Service
I flew DCA-ALB and ALB-DCA this past week. Both flights were on a Piedmont E145. Both segments had an abbreviated beverage service. The FA walked the cabin offering water or apple/orange juice. When I asked for a Coke Zero on the first flight she said "I can't unlock the cans yet". I thought this might have something to do with the Fasten Seatbelt light still being on.
I've flown this general route with both UA (out of IAD) and WN (out of BWI). Both managed to do a full beverage service. Heck, Southwest can manage it with a full 737-800.
So my question is was this flight SUPPOSED to have a full beverage service? I understand that sometimes unsafe conditions prevent the FAs from carrying out a service but do some shorter Eagle flights only offer the limited service by default? I just want to know if this is what I should expect for next time. Thanks!