British airways fined 90 5m for deception

You're referring to the recent news about British Airways being fined £183 million (approximately $240 million) by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for a massive data breach in 2018.

The breach, which was discovered in September 2018, affected around 500,000 customers and involved the theft of personal and financial data, including names, addresses, credit card numbers, and travel itineraries. The ICO investigation found that the breach was caused by a third-party website supplier, which had not properly secured the data.

The fine is one of the largest ever imposed by the ICO and is a significant blow to British Airways, which is one of the UK's largest and most iconic airlines. The airline has apologized for the breach and has taken steps to improve its data security measures.

It's worth noting that the fine is not the only consequence of the breach. British Airways has also faced several lawsuits and claims from affected customers, and the airline's reputation has taken a hit as a result of the incident.

In related news, the airline's parent company, IAG (International Airlines Group), has announced that it will appeal the fine, citing concerns that the ICO's decision is "disproportionate" and "unfair". The appeal is likely to be a long and complex process, and it remains to be seen how it will ultimately play out.