Yes, you can sleep on the airport floor
But you should never have to. Here are the best strategies for surviving a very long holiday flight delay.
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Are you allowed to sleep on the airport floor? Passengers like John Paul Engel often don’t have much of a choice.
Several times this year, Engel has faced a long delay and nowhere to go. He thinks it's absolutely acceptable to catch a few Zs on the airport floor — although he prefers a bench or a seat.
"I always pack extra underwear, toothbrush, and too…
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