My parents and me arrive separately and we have to hook up at the airport. Neither I nor them have ever been at this airport. Is there some kind of landmark that is easy to find and would be a good place to meet? The whole thing is complicated by the fact that my parents don't speak Spanish. Neither do I, but I at least know English.

Thanks a lot for your help, greatly appreciated.

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I have friends in Malaga and when I visit them, by way of Madrid, we meet at a bar/cafeteria just off to the left as you exit the baggage claim area. Unfortuanately I do not remember the name. The Malaga airport is not too large and I am sure you will be able to find each other without a problem.

Enjoy your trip.....

as arturo says Malaga airport is not big,if you just stand outside you can see from one end to the other.ENJOY

Both the suggestions are practical. still, for another viewpoint can I suggest that when your come out of baggage reclaim you turn right and meet afacing the RENFE counter. there are seats afacing the counter.Unlike cafes, shops, carhire counters there is only one RENFE counter.
Good luck!