The industry association Barig (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) is strongly critical of the increase in air traffic tax planned by the German federal government. In this regard, it agrees with the Federal Association of the German Aviation Industry. “An increase in air traffic tax would be a fatal signal for air traffic, the German economy and Germany's connectivity itself. The fee burden on Germany as an aviation location is already enormous by international comparison. The consequences: Within Europe, Germany is at the bottom of the list when it comes to the recovery of air traffic after the corona pandemic. In other countries, the 2019 level has already been reached and in some cases even exceeded, but Germany is still lagging behind. New cost increases, such as an increased air traffic tax, would further exacerbate the situation and mean that the range of services offered by airlines in Germany will only develop very hesitantly. This can have far-reaching economic consequences. Air traffic is a key economic driver and secures mobility, logistics and the movement of goods as well as jobs. Especially in difficult times, which are characterized by inflation and volatile economic development, planning security and future prospects are valuable prerequisites for the prosperity of society as a whole. It is therefore highly absurd to place ever greater burdens on sectors such as air transport, as international connectivity is indispensable for economic recovery and global supply chains. In addition, the constant enormous increase in the cost of air transport also means that important investments, such as the decarbonization of flying, are being hampered. In addition, inevitably higher prices also restrict private mobility; this has a particular impact on family travel. In view of these considerable burdens on the economy and society, politicians should do everything they can to ensure that air transport is not