Claim: Secret flights whisked bin Laden family members and Saudi nationals out of the U.S. immediately after September 11 while a general ban on air travel was still in effect, and before the FBI had any opportunity to question any of the passengers.
Fact-check: Did Saudis Fly Out of the U.S. While Airspace Was Still Closed after 9/11?
Verdict: false
Organisation: Snopes
Author: David Mikkelson
Date published: 2004-03-31T12:00:00