..........I should rephrase that, MOST of it was gone by the early to mid nineties. Ice creams in "coach", transcon left in the mid-90's. OJ/Wine for boarding, also gone. Hot towels in COACH? I dont remember serving those in COACH until 9-11. HOT MEALS disappeared to florida wayyyy prior to 9-11. All the Texas routes as well. LGA-PIT used to have a genie tray in the 80's. Meals to Kansas City, Midwest. Gone way before 9-11. Even went to box snacks for many years prior to going to peanuts ONLY.
USAir needed cash in the early 90's and they hooked up with British Airways. The financial situation of U caused them to reduce SERVICE in the early to mid 90's.
May have trouble remembering some 20 to 30 years ago, Twice. But a clue, I have a clue.
only stating opinions.