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2.
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The public service obligation is as follows:
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2.1.
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Minimum frequency
The services must be operated throughout the year with at least:
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Between Cayenne and Maripasoula
Two return trips every day;
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Between Cayenne and Saül
One return trip every day;
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Between Cayenne and Saint Georges de l'Oyapock
One return trip on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays;
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Between Cayenne and Grand Santi, via Saint Laurent du Maroni
One return trip every day.
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2.2.
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Capacity provided
For each of the four routes, a minimum capacity must be provided to meet demand. Minimum capacity provided must never be less than:
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Between Cayenne and Maripasoula
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33,000 passenger seats annually
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440 tonnes of freight annually
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Between Cayenne and Saül
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8,000 passenger seats annually
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100 tonnes of freight annually
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Between Cayenne and Saint Georges de l'Oyapock
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5,000 passenger seats annually
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Between Cayenne and Saint Laurent du Maroni on the one hand, and Grand Santi on the other
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8,000 passenger seats annually
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300 tonnes of freight annually
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The above capacity figures comprise the total number of passenger seats available in both directions for passengers while freight figures only apply to freight out of Cayenne or Saint Laurent du Maroni; the above freight capacity figures do not include accompanied luggage.
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2.3.
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Fares
A ‘basic’ fare and a ‘reduced’ fare must be offered on all flights with no capacity restriction. The ‘reduced tariff’ applies to passengers holding a full residence permit proving residence of at least 6 months and 1 day per year in the municipality (Maripasoula, Saül, Saint Georges de l'Oyapock or Grand Santi) to and/or from which they are requesting the reduction.
These fares must not exceed:
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Route
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‘Basic’ fare for a single ticket ex. taxes
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‘Reduced’ fare for a single ticket ex. taxes
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Cayenne — Maripasoula
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€ 58,20
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€ 35,75
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Cayenne — Saül
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€ 42,60
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€ 26,20
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Cayenne — Saint Georges de l'Oyapock
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€ 42,60
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€ 26,20
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Cayenne — Grand Santi
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€ 58,20
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€ 35,75
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Grand-Santi — Saint Laurent du Maroni
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€ 42,60
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€ 26,20
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These fares exclude per capita taxes and duties levied by the State, local authorities and airport authorities, and identified as such on the air ticket.
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2.4.
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Freight rates
Freight costs (in euros per kilogram) may not exceed, depending on the category of product, the figures given in the schedule of rates set out below:
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Food freight
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Ordinary freight
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Accompanied luggage
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Agri-food freight from the municipalities
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Essential products
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Normal
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Cayenne — Maripasoula
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€ 0,67
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€ 0,84
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€ 0,97
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€ 1,49
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€ 0,42
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Cayenne — Saül
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€ 0,48
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€ 0,61
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€ 0,76
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€ 1,22
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€ 0,30
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Cayenne — Grand Santi
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€ 0,67
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€ 0,84
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€ 0,97
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€ 1,49
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€ 0,42
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Grand Santi — Saint Laurent du Maroni
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€ 0,48
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€ 0,61
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€ 0,76
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€ 1,22
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€ 0,30
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Essential food freight covers the products set out in the list annexed hereto, as used by government departments as a general information data document.
Maximum fares may be reviewed each year in the light of changes, over 12 months, in the retail price index. The new maximum fare must be notified to the carriers operating the routes by mail 90 days before it takes effect.
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2.5.
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Quality of service
The carrier must have refrigeration facilities for the storage of all frozen and refrigerated products.
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2.6.
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Continuity of service
Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 3 % of the number of flights scheduled in any year.
In accordance with Article 4(1)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92, any carrier intending to operate any one of these routes must undertake to do so for at least twelve consecutive months.
The carrier must give at least six months' notice before discontinuing these services.
Community carriers are hereby informed that the operation of air services without regard to the above-mentioned public service obligations may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties.
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