Looks like the only reason why some of these mentioned weren't on the planes was because they cannot operate one. With the described anti western and anti Jewis

Looks like the only reason why some of these mentioned weren't on the planes was because they cannot operate one. With the described anti western and anti Jewish sentiments and views, being Saudi citizens(I presume) , why would they want American citizenship? Saudi embassy/consulate staff involved meeting these people? This looks so dodgy, the Kashoggi case has shown that Saudi diplomat staff doesn't respect territorial laws when being hosted. Mediterranean restaurant is some sort of key word or red herring, not just because of the rather offensive "beneath their status" statement, but clearly if it's more than just Mediterranean than in name, their last priority would be to cater for halal food and I am pretty sure that the Mediterranean dressing style would be viewed as "beneath their status" (but certainly not style, if I mad add this). So they didn't go there for the food, but to meet with other lackeys, to not been seen in the usual, not under status locations.