11.9.2007   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 212/7

1.

France has decided to revise, with effect from 30 March 2008, the public service obligation imposed 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 (1) in respect of scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Prague. This obligation replaces the obligation published in Official Journal of the European Union C 246 of 13 October 2006.

2.

2.1.   Frequency

The minimum level of service provided between Strasbourg and Prague must be two round trips per week, all year round, with one trip being on Monday and one on Thursday.

2.2.   Type of aircraft used and minimum capacity provided

The minimum capacity proposed must be 250 seats per week each way.

2.3.   Timetables

Timetables must coincide with parliamentary sessions, i.e. arriving at Strasbourg on Monday close to but no later than 14.00 and leaving Strasbourg on Thursday close to but no earlier than 17.00.

2.4.   Flight bookings

The flights must be marketed by means of a computerised booking system.

2.5.   Continuity of service

Except in cases of force majeure, the number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 2 % of the number of flights scheduled in any IATA scheduling season. In addition, the carrier must give a minimum of six months' notice before discontinuing these services.

Community carriers are hereby informed that the operation of air services without regard to the abovementioned public service obligation may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties.