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.

Illustration by Dustin Elliott

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…