Staying connected 35,000 feet in the air

Wi-Fi has made life much easier for travelers these days. Now while pretty much every airline is offering wireless internet, some are still trying to catch up. But in case you really…really need to be connected when you're on the go, a new report released by Illinois based broadband provider Aircell reveals the top 10 airports for in-flight wi-fi.

While aircell might not sound familiar to some travelers, their wireless internet service Gogo is by far the number one provider of wi-fi in the sky. Gogo currently is offered on the following airlines: Air Canada, AirTran, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America. This report tracked the amount of flights equipped with Gogo that depart from each airport. Here are their results:

Top 10 Airports with In-Flight Wi-Fi:

1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

2. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

3. Orlando International Airport (MCO)

4. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

5. LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

6. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

7. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

8. Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

9. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

10. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Source: Aircell