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Old Jul 22, 2009, 12:36 am
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mrcimino1
 
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Originally Posted by lax747
I am meeting someone coming in at 0700 and I arrive 11am.
where is best place to meet after customs clearance?
should they wait prior to immigration/customs??
travelling economy class
The meeting point probably depends on whether there is any checked luggage involved. The early arrival, at 0700, can wait air-side and be amused for some time by all of the options available, AS LONG AS that person does NOT have to go to baggage claim to pick up a piece of luggage. In that case, the most convenient meeting point is probably right in front of the Holland Casino, between the E and F gates. And if the early arriving person wants to just get a couple more hours of sleep after an overnight flight, there is also a relaxing "quiet area" located directly above the Casino on the upper level air-side.

However, if there is a bag involved which must be claimed, I would suggest that the early arrival proceed immediately through immigration, claim their bag, and then you must clear the Customs area. But then you will find yourself in a virtual "shopping mall" located on the lower level land-side, and again there will be several options to keep someone occupied, if they enjoy shopping or even window shopping. There is also a comfortable, but a bit expensive, bar located right outside of the Customs area which makes a good meeting point. And if you need to buy train tickets for the journey to your final destination, that can take up some of the waiting time also. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any place to sleep once you get land-side (except in a hotel room!)
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