I really don't want to defend BA, but...
Originally Posted by
Dannyboy39
I have used BA twice in the last year - first time a return to TLV; there was a total baggage system failure.
...I don't think that one can be blamed on them. I'd imagine all airlines were affected. Equally...
Originally Posted by
Dannyboy39
And now my second trip to NCL, this happens. It’s not really good enough is it?
...every company is hackable. BA's loss isn't even particularly big. Heartland Payment Systems lost 130 million cards, TKMaxx lost 94m and Sears lost 90m. The best security techniques will eventually be better by those that value the data hidden away. With the information revealed so far, I've a good idea what might have happened, and many companies would be at risk of a similar attack.
Originally Posted by
Dannyboy39
I did however block my card before going travelling again as banks don’t send cards to hotels or other locations which aren’t your home.
American Express will, on some accounts. In fairness, your do pay handsomely for the services they offer, but they can be good value.