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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 2H 7M

Aviation Lawyer on IndiGo Mishap, Government Inaction, and Corruption | Dostcast

from Dostcast · host Vinamre Kasanaa

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Sanjay Lazar is a veteran aviation professional known for his deep operational knowledge, industry experience, and unfiltered perspective on India’s airline ecosystem. With years spent inside Indian aviation, he brings rare insights into management, policy, crew challenges, and the structural issues that define flying in India.In this episode, Vinamre and Sanjay discuss:- The recent IndiGo mishappening and what it revealed- The evolution of India’s airlines and aviation culture- Why domestic routes and slots remain a battlefield- Internal issues, mismanagement, and operational lapses- Pilots’ health, fatigue, and the pressures inside the cockpit- What the government could have done differentlyFollow Sanjay Lazar on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjaylazar/?hl=enX: https://x.com/sjlazarsTimestamps0:00 Coming Up1:22 History of Airlines in India19:12 Domestic Routes and Slots32:32 Faults in Indigo34:32 Management in Airlines38:08 Internal Issues42:34 What the Government Should Have Done45:12 Misfortune of the Passengers52:33 Is the Founder Directly Responsible?59:22 Is an Airline a Profitable Business?01:11:32 Pilots' Health01:14:47 High Taxes on Airlines01:19:02 Are We Capable of High Volume?01:25:12 Incompetence in Airlines01:34:52 Interactivity on Flights01:38:32 Flights: Then vs. Now01:46:32 The Era of Luxury Aviation01:59:52 Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Sanjay Lazar is a veteran aviation professional known for his deep operational knowledge, industry experience, and unfiltered perspective on India’s airline ecosystem. With years spent inside Indian aviation, he brings rare insights into management, policy, crew challenges, and the structural issues that define flying in India.In this episode, Vinamre and Sanjay discuss:- The recent IndiGo mishappening and what it revealed- The evolution of India’s airlines and aviation culture- Why domestic routes and slots remain a battlefield- Internal issues, mismanagement, and operational lapses- Pilots’ health, fatigue, and the pressures inside the cockpit- What the government could have done differentlyFollow Sanjay Lazar on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjaylazar/?hl=enX: https://x.com/sjlazarsTimestamps0:00 Coming Up1:22 History of Airlines in India19:12 Domestic Routes and Slots32:32 Faults in Indigo34:32 Management in Airlines38:08 Internal Issues42:34 What the Government Should Have Done45:12 Misfortune of the Passengers52:33 Is the Founder Directly Responsible?59:22 Is an Airline a Profitable Business?01:11:32 Pilots' Health01:14:47 High Taxes on Airlines01:19:02 Are We Capable of High Volume?01:25:12 Incompetence in Airlines01:34:52 Interactivity on Flights01:38:32 Flights: Then vs. Now01:46:32 The Era of Luxury Aviation01:59:52 Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]

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