[TomFrederick]

>>> " I think we'll try to meet there rather than outside."
---- Actually can't meet in the baggage area as incoming passengers are still subject to a search of their bags by Uniform Custom Agents standing by the exit door. I guess if the other persons plane is getting there the same time you could wait there and not get your bags until they arrive. Of course the Uniform Custom Agents may wonder why you are just standing there. Once you go out the exit door don't think you can get back into the luggage area.
Most people(I have done it) wait in a waiting area just by that exit door.
That waiting area is not actually outside.