Sid Gandotra Interviews Sanjay Lazar for Season 4 Premiere of Sit Down with Sid Podcast
The Season 4 premiere of Sit Down with Sid Podcast features an interview with aviation professional Sanjay Lazar. The episode reviews the historical details of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 incident and follows Lazar’s career trajectory from personal loss to providing crew training for airlines in over 40 countries.
NEW YORK, NY — January 6, 2026 — The Sit Down with Sid Podcast today officially kicks off its highly anticipated Season 4 with a powerful and timely premiere. Host Sid Gandotra sits down with Sanjay Lazar, regarding the 1985 Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) event and his subsequent career in the aviation industry.
This landmark episode is available now across all major streaming platforms.
In this season premiere on the history of Air India Flight 182, available Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Sanjay Lazar, who lost family members in the 1985 incident, discusses the historical details of the flight and his professional transition into aviation training. Mr. Lazar has provided instruction to flight crews in over 40 countries over the course of his career.
Key Discussion Points:
- Historical Context of Flight 182: A review of the 1985 Kanishka event and the subsequent legal and investigative timeline spanning the last four decades.
- Professional Background: An overview of Sanjay Lazar’s experience in crew training and the aviation industry.
- On Angel’s Wings: The story behind Lazar’s heart-wrenching memoir, written as a tribute to his lost family,
“This is not just a conversation—it is a testament to resilience,” says Sid Gandotra. “Sanjay’s journey from the ground staff to a global safety consultant proves that we must never forget the victims of the past if we want to secure the flights of the future.”
How to Watch and Listen
The Season 4 premiere is live as of today, January 6, 2026, and can be accessed via the following platforms:
- Video: YouTube
- Audio: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms.
- Content Advisory: This episode contains discussions of terrorism and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
About the Guest and Host
Sanjay Lazar is an aviation safety consultant, anti-terrorism advocate, and author of On Angel’s Wings. After losing his family in the 1985 Kanishka bombing, he dedicated his career to improving safety standards for airlines worldwide.
The Sit Down with Sid Podcast features no-holds-barred, in-depth conversations with leading experts, diving beyond headlines into the world’s most compelling mysteries. Guided by the mission of Bringing people together around the world, one conversation at a time, the show fosters honest dialogue and global connection, one impactful episode at a time.
Media Contact
Sid Gandotra – Creator & Host, Sit Down with Sid Podcast
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