The so-called "Olympic truce" has been declared following meetings between the National Syndicate of Air Traffic Controllers (SNCTA) and National Autonomous Union of Air Navigation Control Engineers and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

The SNCTA told Agence France-Presse that an agreement had been reached after being assured of an "increase in competition" and a "commitment to an Olympic truce until September 2024" after the Paralympics are due to close.

Strike action had originally been called for Friday (September 15) which threatened to cause huge disruption for the Rugby World Cup which is currently taking place in France.

The SNCTA said last month that it "cannot accept that the work of air traffic controllers and the public air navigation service are devalued year after year".

But the notice has now been lifted with the union also promising to ensure no strikes during the Olympics and Paralympics next year.

French Transport Minister Clément Beaune said he welcomed the "commitment made by the unions to avoid any social movements during the current and upcoming major sporting events of the Olympic and Paralympic Games", claiming that it would also ensure that the the Rugby World Cup would "take place peacefully".

"The resumption of dialogue between the unions and the General Directorate of Civil Aviation made it possible to reach a balanced agreement, which makes it possible to support the strong resumption of air traffic after the health crisis," said Beaune.

"Discussions on the social protocol for the period 2024-2027 will continue in the coming months with the objective of accelerating the transformation of air traffic control to strengthen its quality and productivity."