Originally Posted by
garykung
OP should meet outside the airside.
Airside is a legally restricted area. When OP is waiting within airside, it may draw some unwanted attention as it is not really a waiting area.
Last year, I waited airside for two hours with no problem. I was waiting until 7:30 when the e-channel registration office opens. Yes, it's anecdotal but I doubt the OP will have an issue.