[Eowyn-of-Rohan]

All this time, I have clearly recalled they were flown ot during the flight ban.

[Ditto]

I don't think that is correct. Check the article above. It says they departed on 9-20.

[Howlin]

All this time, I have clearly recalled they were flown ot during the flight ban.

And all this time you have been wrong.

[Southack]

December 20, 2001 Posted: 2:57 AM EST (0757 GMT)

By Beth Lewandowski
CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Federal Aviation Administration lifted restrictions in place since September 11 on general aviation flights in 30 major metropolitan areas Wednesday.

That means pilots of private planes, news and traffic helicopters, banner towers, blimps and commercial sight-seeing aircraft who fly according to visual flight rules can get back in the air virtually everywhere.