Plane was struck by lightning -- here's everything that happens

A British Airways flight from Mykonos to London Heathrow was struck by lightning, producing a loud bang and a bright flash observed by passengers before a routine landing. The pilot later confirmed the strike. Aviation expert Andrew McKechnie explains that aircraft are designed to withstand lightning, with the fuselage acting as a Faraday cage and copper-wired composites on some models like the 787. While damage is usually minor—potential small holes in metal or charring on nonmetal parts—the strike can affect navigation systems, though modern aircraft are well protected. Weather-related interruptions remain possible but not common in routine landings.