Another air traffic controller strike is looming in France, as the SNCTA union is threatening to call for a work stoppage on September 15, 2023 and October 13, 2023. Among other things, the demands include wage increases to offset high inflation. The sharp rise in energy prices following the Russian Federation army's military attack on Ukraine has led to an enormous number of "free-rider effects". Many producers and retailers have increased their sales prices, in some cases significantly, even though they were hardly affected by the expensive energy prices, which have since fallen again. In most industries, the lower costs are now not being passed on to consumers, so it is not surprising that some companies are posting record profits. From the perspective of the air traffic controllers' union, the permanently high prices, which are a major driver of inflation, are also leading to income being at least partially "devalued". An hour of work is worth significantly less than before the war began. As in other countries and industries, the employee representatives want to negotiate more money for their members. It is well known that the situation in France is generally tense in the area of ​​air traffic controllers. In recent years, strikes have been called repeatedly. Due to the geographical location, these can disrupt flight schedules in almost all of Europe. Although a flight between Austria and Germany may not be directly affected, indirect consequences are possible if the planned aircraft is stuck in Spain, for example, and cannot take off due to a lack of French overflight permission or has to take a considerable detour. In any case, the SNCTA union wants not only air traffic controllers, but also air traffic control engineers,