Access to European Union law
<a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/content/help/eurlex-content/experimental-features.html" target="_blank">More about the experimental features corner</a>
Choose the experimental features you want to try
EUR-Lex
Access to European Union law

This document is an excerpt from the EUR-Lex website

You are here
Use quotation marks to search for an "exact phrase". Append an asterisk (*) to a search term to find variations of it (transp*, 32019R*). Use a question mark (?) instead of a single character in your search term to find variations of it (ca?e finds case, cane, care).
Search tips
Need more search options? Use the Advanced search

Document E2008C1002(01)

    Communication from the EFTA Surveillance Authority under to Article 4(1)(a) of the Act referred to in point 64(a) of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes) — Imposition of new public service obligations in respect of scheduled regional air services in Norway

    OJ C 250, 2.10.2008, p. 11–34 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

    2.10.2008   

    EN

    Official Journal of the European Union

    C 250/11

    Communication from the EFTA Surveillance Authority under to Article 4(1)(a) of the Act referred to in point 64(a) of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes)

    Imposition of new public service obligations in respect of scheduled regional air services in Norway

    (2008/C 250/06)

    1.   INTRODUCTION

    Pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes, Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2009 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

    1.

    Lakselv-Tromsø v.v.;

    2.

    Andenes-Bodø v.v., Andenes-Tromsø v.v.;

    3.

    Svolvær-Bodø v.v.;

    4.

    Leknes-Bodø v.v.;

    5.

    Røst-Bodø v.v.;

    6.

    Narvik (Framnes)-Bodø v.v.;

    7.

    Brønnøysund-Bodø v.v., Brønnøysund-Trondheim v.v.;

    8.

    Sandnessjøen-Bodø v.v., Sandnessjøen-Trondheim v.v.;

    9.

    Mo i Rana-Bodø v.v., Mo i Rana-Trondheim v.v.;

    10.

    Mosjøen-Bodø v.v., Mosjøen-Trondheim v.v.;

    11.

    Namsos-Trondheim v.v., Rørvik-Trondheim v.v.;

    12.

    Florø-Oslo v.v., Florø-Bergen v.v.;

    13.

    Førde-Oslo v.v., Førde-Bergen v.v.;

    14.

    Sogndal-Oslo v.v., Sogndal-Bergen v.v.;

    15.

    Sandane-Oslo v.v., Sandane-Bergen v.v.;

    16.

    Ørsta-Volda-Oslo v.v., Ørsta-Volda-Bergen v.v.;

    17.

    Fagernes-Oslo v.v.;

    18.

    Røros-Oslo v.v.

    2.   THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS APPLY ON THE INDIVIDUAL ROUTES

    2.1.   Lakselv-Tromsø v.v.

    2.1.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum three return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 690 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 135 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least two of the required daily services Monday-Friday and at least two of the required services Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 8.30 hours and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than 19.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Tromsø shall be no later than 11.30 hours and last departure from Lakselv no earlier than 17.00 hours.

    2.1.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.2.   Andenes-Tromsø v.v., Andenes-Bodø v.v.

    2.2.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    Andenes-Bodø v.v., Andenes-Tromsø v.v. combined:

    —

    minimum four daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum five return services Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the public demand for air travel shall be taken into account in the distribution of the number of daily return services between Andenes-Bodø v.v. and Andenes-Tromsø v.v.,

    —

    Andenes-Bodø v.v.:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum two return services Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    Andenes-Tromsø v.v.:

    —

    minimum one daily return service.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    for Andenes-Bodø v.v. and Andenes-Tromsø v.v. combined, there shall in both directions be at least 615 seats offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 160 seats Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least three of the four required daily services Monday-Friday and at least four of the five required services Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    —

    Andenes-Bodø v.v., Andenes-Tromsø v.v. combined:

    At least three services Monday-Friday and at least four services Saturday-Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air services to/from Oslo,

    —

    Andenes-Bodø v.v.:

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 7.30 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 20.00 hours,

    —

    Andenes-Tromsø v.v.:

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 10.00 hours and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than 16.30 hours.

    2.2.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.3.   Svolvær-Bodø v.v.

    2.3.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum six daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum seven return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 1 050 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 225 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least five of the required daily services Monday-Friday and at least five of the required services Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    At least five daily services Monday-Friday and at least five services Saturday-Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 7.30 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 20.00 hours.

    2.3.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.4.   Leknes-Bodø v.v.

    2.4.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum six daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum seven return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 1 250 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 265 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least five of the required daily services Monday-Friday and at least five of the required services Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    At least five daily services Monday-Friday and at least five services Saturday-Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 7.30 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 20.00 hours.

    2.4.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.5.   Røst-Bodø v.v.

    2.5.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum two return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 30 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday-Friday shall be non-stop. On Saturday-Sunday combined, at least half of the required flights shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    At least one daily service must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 17.00 hours.

    2.5.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

    2.6.   Narvik (Framnes)-Bodø v.v.

    2.6.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 450 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 90 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.00 hours.

    2.6.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

    2.7.   Brønnøysund-Bodø v.v., Brønnøysund-Trondheim v.v.

    2.7.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Brønnøysund-Bodø v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum three return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 350 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 90 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bodø shall be no later than 8.30 hours and last departure from Brønnøysund no earlier than 19.00 hours.

    2.7.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Brønnøysund-Trondheim v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 700 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 140 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required flights shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 8.00 hours and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Brønnøysund no earlier than 18.00 hours.

    2.7.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.8.   Sandnessjøen-Bodø v.v., Sandnessjøen-Trondheim v.v.

    2.8.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Sandnessjøen-Bodø v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum three return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 350 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 90 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bodø shall be no later than 8.30 hours and last departure from Sandnessjøen no earlier than 19.00 hours.

    2.8.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Sandnessjøen-Trondheim v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 450 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 110 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 8.00 hours and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Sandnessjøen no earlier than 18.00 hours.

    2.8.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.9.   Mo i Rana-Bodø v.v., Mo i Rana-Trondheim v.v.

    2.9.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Mo i Rana-Bodø v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum four daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum five return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 525 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 125 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bodø shall be no later than 8.30 hours and last departure from Mo i Rana no earlier than 19.00 hours.

    2.9.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Mo i Rana-Trondheim v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 650 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 160 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 8.00 hours and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Mo i Rana no earlier than 18.00 hours.

    2.9.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.10.   Mosjøen-Bodø v.v., Mosjøen-Trondheim v.v.

    2.10.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Mosjøen-Bodø v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 250 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 60 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hours and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bodø shall be no later than 8.30 hours and last departure from Mosjøen no earlier than 19.00 hours.

    2.10.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Mosjøen-Trondheim v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 520 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 110 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 8.00 hours and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Mosjøen no earlier than 18.00 hours.

    2.10.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.11.   Namsos-Trondheim v.v., Rørvik-Trondheim v.v.

    2.11.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Namsos-Trondheim v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 320 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 80 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least two of the required daily services Monday-Friday and at least two of the required services Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 8.00 hours and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 18.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Namsos no earlier than 17.00 hours.

    2.11.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Rørvik-Trondheim v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 300 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 70 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday-Friday and at least one of the required services Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim-Oslo v.v.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 8.00 hours and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 18.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Rørvik no earlier than 17.00 hours.

    2.11.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

    2.12.   Florø-Oslo v.v., Florø-Bergen v.v.

    2.12.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Florø-Oslo v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum four daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum five return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 820 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 205 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the carrier has not the opportunity to adjust the seating capacity on these routes, cf. the production adjustment clause publish in Appendix A to this notification.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 9.00 hours and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 21.00 hours,

    —

    first departure from Oslo shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Florø no earlier than 19.30 hours.

    2.12.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Florø-Bergen v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum five daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 950 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 165 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the carrier has not the opportunity to adjust the seating capacity on these routes, cf. the production adjustment clause publish in Appendix A to this notification.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 20.00 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bergen shall be no later than 9.00 hours and last departure from Florø no earlier than 19.00 hours.

    2.12.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.13.   Førde-Oslo v.v., Førde-Bergen v.v.

    2.13.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Førde-Oslo v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum four daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum five return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 840 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 195 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 9.00 hours and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00 hours,

    —

    first departure from Oslo shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Førde no earlier than 17.30 hours.

    2.13.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Førde-Bergen v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum two return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 180 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 35 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    at least one of the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 10.30 hours and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 17.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hours and last departure from Førde no earlier than 17.30 hours.

    2.13.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.14.   Sogndal-Oslo v.v., Sogndal-Bergen v.v.

    2.14.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Sogndal-Oslo v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum four daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum three return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 500 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 100 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first departure from Sogndal shall be no later than 7.30 hours and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00 hours,

    —

    first departure from Oslo shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Sogndal no earlier than 17.30 hours.

    2.14.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Sogndal-Bergen v.v.

    The requirements apply to January-June and August-December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 per cent of the minimum levels specified below.

    Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum two return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 140 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 30 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    at least one of the required services shall be non-stop

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hours and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 17.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.30 hours and last departure from Sogndal no earlier than 16.30 hours.

    2.14.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.15.   Sandane-Oslo v.v., Sandane-Bergen v.v.

    2.15.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Sandane-Oslo v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum three daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum three return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 325 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 65 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least one of the required daily flights Monday-Friday and at least one of the required flights Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder may have a maximum of one intermediate stop, which may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 60 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Oslo.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 9.00 hours and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00 hours,

    —

    first departure from Oslo shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Sandane no earlier than 17.30 hours.

    2.15.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Sandane-Bergen v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum two return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 100 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 25 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions the required services may have a maximum of one intermediate stop, which may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 60 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Bergen.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hours and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 17.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.30 hours and last departure from Sandane no earlier than 16.30 hours.

    2.15.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.16.   Ørsta-Volda-Oslo v.v., Ørsta-Volda-Bergen v.v.

    2.16.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Ørsta-Volda-Oslo v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum four daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum four return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 600 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 115 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions at least one of the required daily flights Monday-Friday and at least one of the required flights Saturday-Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder may have a maximum of one intermediate stop, which may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 60 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Oslo.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Oslo shall be no later than 9.00 hours and last departure from Oslo no earlier than 19.00 hours,

    —

    first departure from Oslo shall be no later than 9.30 hours and last departure from Ørsta-Volda no earlier than 17.30 hours.

    2.16.2.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables Ørsta-Volda-Bergen v.v.

    The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum two return services Saturday-Sunday combined.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 35 seats Saturday-Sunday combined,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    in both directions the required services may have a maximum of one intermediate stop, which may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 60 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Bergen.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hours and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 17.30 hours,

    —

    first departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.30 hours and last departure from Ørsta-Volda no earlier than 16.30 hours.

    2.16.3.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

    2.17.   Fagernes-Oslo v.v.

    2.17.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. In both directions a service obligation applies daily except Saturday.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum one return service Sunday.

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 15 seats Sunday,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first departure from Fagernes no later than 9.00 hours,

    —

    last departure from Oslo no earlier than 15.30 hours.

    2.17.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

    2.18.   Røros-Oslo v.v.

    2.18.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

    The requirements apply throughout the year. In both directions a service obligation applies daily except Saturday.

    Frequencies:

    —

    minimum two daily return services Monday-Friday and minimum one daily return service Sunday

    Seating capacity:

    —

    in both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday-Friday combined and at least 15 seats Sunday,

    —

    the number of seats offered shall be adjusted in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Appendix A to this publication.

    Routing:

    —

    the required services shall be non-stop.

    Timetables:

    Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

    In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday-Friday (local times):

    —

    first departure from Røros no later than 7.00 hours,

    —

    last departure from Oslo no earlier than 15.30 hours.

    2.18.2.   Aircraft category

    Aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

    3.   THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS APPLY ON ALL ROUTES

    3.1.   Technical and operative conditions

    Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information, please contact:

    Luftfartstilsynet (Civil Aviation Authority)

    BP 243

    N-8001 Bodø

    Tel. (47-75) 58 50 00.

    3.2.   Fares

    Maximum basic fully flexible one-way fare (the maximum fare) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2009, must not exceed the following rates:

    1.

    Lakselv-Tromsø

    NOK 1 226

    2.

    Andenes-Tromsø

    NOK 724

    Andenes-Bodø

    NOK 1 520

    3.

    Svolvær-Bodø

    NOK 839

    4.

    Leknes-Bodø

    NOK 839

    5.

    Røst-Bodø

    NOK 839

    6.

    Narvik (Framnes)-Bodø

    NOK 1 226

    7.

    Brønnøysund-Bodø

    NOK 1 422

    Brønnøysund-Trondheim

    NOK 1 379

    8.

    Sandnessjøen-Bodø

    NOK 1 220

    Sandnessjøen-Trondheim

    NOK 1 520

    9.

    Mo i Rana-Bodø

    NOK 894

    Mo i Rana-Trondheim

    NOK 1 684

    10.

    Mosjøen-Bodø

    NOK 1 220

    Mosjøen-Trondheim

    NOK 1 520

    11.

    Namsos-Trondheim

    NOK 943

    Rørvik-Trondheim

    NOK 1 199

    12.

    Florø-Oslo

    NOK 1 722

    Florø-Bergen

    NOK 1 057

    13.

    Førde-Oslo

    NOK 1 722

    Førde-Bergen

    NOK 1 057

    14.

    Sogndal-Oslo

    NOK 1 487

    Sogndal-Bergen

    NOK 1 057

    15.

    Sandane-Oslo

    NOK 1 722

    Sandane-Bergen

    NOK 1 270

    16.

    Ørsta-Volda-Oslo

    NOK 1 722

    Ørsta-Volda-Bergen

    NOK 1 460

    17.

    Fagernes-Oslo

    NOK 844

    18.

    Røros-Oslo

    NOK 1 880

    For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no).

    The carrier shall offer tickets through at least one sales channel belonging to the carrier.

    The carrier is responsible for making tickets available at a price not exceeding the maximum fare through all sales channels belonging to the carrier.

    Maximum fare applies also to tickets offered by other companies controlled by the carrier. The carrier is responsible for the compliance of the maximum fare by such companies.

    The maximum fare shall include all taxes and fees to the authorities, and all other extra charges the carrier adds on when issuing the tickets.

    The carrier shall be party to the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

    The carrier shall offer tickets through a Computer Reservation system (CRS).

    4.   ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOLLOWING A TENDER PROCEDURE

    Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes to one carrier, these conditions apply in addition:

    Fares:

    —

    all connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers. Exempted from this are connecting fares to/from other services carried out by the tenderer, provided that the fare is maximum 40 per cent of the fully flexible fare,

    —

    bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights,

    —

    social discounts shall be granted in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and published in Appendix B to this notification.

    Transfer conditions:

    —

    all conditions set out by the carrier for the transfer of passengers to and from other carriers' routes, including connecting times and through check-in of tickets and baggage, shall be objective and non-discriminatory.

    5.   REPLACEMENT AND LIFTING OF PREVIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS

    These public service obligations replace those previous published in the Official Journal of the European Union C 166 of 7 July 2005 and the EEA Supplement No 34 of 7 July 2005.

    6.   INFORMATION

    Further information can be obtained from: The Ministry of Transport and Communications

    BP 8010

    N-0030 Oslo

    Tel. (47-22) 24 83 53

    Fax (47-22) 24 56 09

    APPENDIX A

    PRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE

    1.   Purpose of the production adjustment clause

    The purpose of the production adjustment clause is to ensure that supplied capacity/seats offered by the operator is adjusted to changes in market demand. Whenever the number of passengers increases significantly and exceeds the following specified limits for the percentage of seats occupied at any time (the passenger load factor), the operator shall increase available seats offered. The operator may accordingly decrease available seats offered when the number of passengers decreases significantly. See specification below in 3.

    2.   Periods for measuring passenger load factors

    The periods during which the passenger load factor shall be monitored and assessed range from 1 January to 30 June inclusive and 1 August to 30 November inclusive.

    3.   Conditions for changing production/available seats offered

    3.1.   Conditions for increasing production

    3.1.1.

    An increase in production/available seats offered shall take place when the average passenger load factor on each single route encompassed by public service obligations is higher than 70 per cent. When the average passenger load factor on these routes exceeds 70 per cent in any of the periods mentioned in 2, the operator shall increase production/available seats offered by at least 10 per cent on these routes, at latest from the start of the following IATA traffic season. Production/available seats offered shall be increased at least so that the average passenger load factor does not exceed 70 per cent.

    3.1.2.

    When increasing production/available seats offered according to the above, the new production may take place by using aircraft with lower seating capacity than specified in the original tender, if preferred by the operator.

    3.2.   Conditions for decreasing production

    3.2.1.

    A decrease in production/available seats offered may take place when the average passenger load factor on each single route encompassed by public service obligations is lower than 35 per cent. When the average passenger load factor on these routes is lower than 35 per cent in any of the periods mentioned in 2, the operator may decrease production/available seats offered by no more than 25 per cent on these routes from the first day after the end of the above mentioned periods.

    3.2.2.

    On routes with more than two daily frequencies offered in each direction, reduction in production according to 3.2.1 shall take place by reducing frequencies offered. The only exception from this is when the operator uses aircraft with larger seating capacity than the minimum specified in the imposition of public service obligations. The operator may then use smaller aircraft, however, not with lower seating capacity than the minimum specified in the imposition of public service obligations.

    3.2.3.

    On routes with only one or two daily frequencies offered in each direction, reduction in available seats offered can only take place by using aircraft with lower seating capacity than specified in the imposition of public service obligations.

    4.   Procedures for changes in production

    4.1.

    The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications has the responsibility for approving proposed time schedules submitted by the operator, including changes in production/number of provided seats. Reference is made to Circular N-3/2005 by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications, included in the tender file.

    4.2.

    If production/number of provided seats offered shall be reduced according to 3.2, a proposal for a new traffic program shall be circulated to the affected county councils, and these shall have sufficient time to make a statement before the change is put into effect. If the proposed new traffic program includes changes violating any other requirements than the number of flights and seat capacity, laid down in the public service obligations, the new traffic program must be sent to the Ministry of Transport and Communications for approval.

    4.3.

    When production/number of provided seats shall be increased according to 3.1, time schedules for new production/new seats should be agreed between the operator and the county (counties) as administrative unit affected.

    4.4.

    If new production/number of provided seats shall be offered according to 3.1, and the operator and the county (counties) as administrative unit affected cannot agree upon time schedules according to 4.3, the operator can seek approval according to 4.1 for a different time schedule for the new production/provided seats from the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications. This does not mean that the operator may apply for approval of a time schedule that does not include the required increase in production. There must exist substantial reasons if the Ministry shall approve proposals that diverge from those which could be agreed by the counties.

    5.   Unchanged financial compensation when changing production

    5.1.

    The financial compensation to the operator remains unchanged when increasing production according to 3.1.

    5.2.

    The financial compensation to the operator remains unchanged when decreasing production according to 3.2.

    APPENDIX B

    PROVISIONS ON SOCIAL DISCOUNTS

    1.

    On routes where the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communication purchases air services in accordance with the public service obligations, the following groups of people are entitled to social discounts:

    (a)

    persons aged from 67 years at the day of departure;

    (b)

    blind persons aged from 16 years;

    (c)

    disabled persons aged from 16 years who receive disability pension according to the Norwegian Act No 19 of 28 February 1997 on National insurance ‘Folketrygdloven’ Chapter 12, or similar law in any EEA country;

    (d)

    students aged from 16 years attending special schools for people with hearing problems;

    (e)

    accompany spouse/partner irrespective of age, or a person who has to accompany persons included in (a)-(d). The person entitled to discount decides the need for escort;

    (f)

    travellers aged under 16 years at the day of departure.

    2.

    The discount for people included in Section 1 shall be 50 per cent of the maximum fare.

    3.

    This discount is not applicable when the travel is paid for by the government and/or social security office.

    4.

    An adult (aged from 16 years) may carry a child aged under 2 years for free, provided that the child does not occupy its own seat and when travelling together on the entire journey.

    5.

    Following documents may be required by the passenger:

    (a)

    persons mentioned in Section 1, letter (a) must show an official document with picture and day of birth;

    (b)

    persons mentioned in Section 1, letter (b) and (c) must provide proof of eligibility by means of official documentation from the Norwegian National insurance or ‘Norges Blindeforbund’. Persons from other EEA countries must provide similar documentation from their home country;

    (c)

    persons mentioned in Section 1, letter (d) must present a student certificate and a letter from the social security office stating that the student is receiving pension according to the Norwegian act of National insurance. Persons from other EEA countries must provide similar documentation from their home country.
    Top