"In a resounding victory to the airline and to consumers, the FCC has affirmed its rules pertaining to the installation and use of wireless antennae, which prohibit landlords, such as airports, from restricting this service in areas under the control of the airline," Continental said in a .

FCC Commissioner Michael Copps said in a statement that the declaratory ruling reaffirms the commission's dedication to the widespread deployment of unlicensed Wi-Fi devices.

"It clarifies that American consumers and businesses are free to install Wi-Fi antennas under our OTARD [Over-the-Air Reception Devices] rules -- meaning without seeking approval from their landlords -- just as they are free to install antennas for video programming and other fixed wireless applications," he said.

Massport officials could not be reached for comment.