Does anyone know of any airports where they don't herd you like cattle?

I live in Southern California and I have a friend who lives in Arlington, TX. He's planning to visit this summer. The thing is, I haven't seen him in about 10 years so I want our reunion to be somewhat special. If he flies into LAX, it will just be a "quick, toss your luggage in the trunk and hop in, we gotta go!" kind of thing. So my question is, does anyone know of any airports in So-Cal where you're still allowed to wait for someone by the terminal inside?

You can go into most, if not all, terminals. However, there are no airports in the US that allow non-passengers past security. The only way around this is if you work at the airport and have a security badge. So the best thing to do would be to arrange a meeting place near the baggage claim area.

I dont think since 9-11, try John wayne airport in southern calif.
in john wayn u can wait inside near the terminal.

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try Long Beach Municipal Airport.

http://www.longbeach.gov/airport/airline...

and see which airline your friend is flying with.