Why Wi-Fi competition is good for Logan, and for Boston

By now, some of you know that after a 17-month battle, the Federal Communications Commission decided last week to let Continental Airlines provide Wi-Fi service at its Presidents Club facility at Boston's Logan International Airport.

Massport, which runs Logan, had claimed the service violated Continental's contract with Logan, which charges $7.95 a day for their Wi-Fi offering.

I'm happy with the ruling for several reasons:

Wi-Fi reception sometimes don't work well in enclosed airport areas, exemplified by lounges such as the President's Club

Airport VIP/Frequent Flyer facilities already pay rent and service fees to the host airport. So why shouldn't they have the right to offer Wi-Fi as well?
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