I agree. I have noticed decreases in the meal services in the last 6 months compared to a year and a half ago, when I seriously started flying on CO.
My wandering eyes are seriously restrained, when it comes to finding an alternative. They don't see any out of SAN. But I keep looking at the foreign carriers as an alternative for International flights. Unfortunately, I Don't have any miles for upgrades with the foreign flag flyers and I can't fly in coach. It is too painful.