# C_2005174EN.01002201.xml

| 14.7.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 174/22 |
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14.7.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 174/22

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Communication from the EFTA Surveillance Authority under Article 4.1(a) of the Act referred to in point 64a in Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 of 23 July 1992 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes)

(2005/C 174/08)

Imposition of public service obligations on scheduled air service on the following routes:

| 1. | Gjögur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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1.

Gjögur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 2. | Bíldudalur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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2.

Bíldudalur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 3. | Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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3.

Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 4. | Grímsey-Akureyri v.v. |
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4.

Grímsey-Akureyri v.v.

| 5. | Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri v.v. |
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5.

Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri v.v.

| 6. | Höfn-Reykjavík v.v. |
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6.

Höfn-Reykjavík v.v.

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 (http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31992R2408:EN:HTML ), Iceland has decided to continue imposing public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services as of 1 January 2006 on the following routes:

| 1. | Gjögur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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1.

Gjögur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 2. | Bíldudalur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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2.

Bíldudalur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 3. | Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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3.

Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 4. | Grímsey-Akureyri v.v. |
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4.

Grímsey-Akureyri v.v.

| 5. | Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri v.v. |
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5.

Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri v.v.

| 6. | Höfn-Reykjavík v.v. |
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6.

Höfn-Reykjavík v.v.

2.   THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

2.1.   Minimum frequencies, seating capacity, routing and timetables

The requirements apply throughout the operating period from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2008 (3 years).

Minimum frequency

| — | Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: 2 roundtrips every week |
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Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: 2 roundtrips every week

| — | Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: 6 roundtrips every week |
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Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: 6 roundtrips every week

| — | Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: 5 roundtrips every week |
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Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: 5 roundtrips every week

| — | Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: 3 roundtrips every week |
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Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: 3 roundtrips every week

| — | Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: 5 roundtrips every week |
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Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: 5 roundtrips every week

| — | Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: 7 roundtrips every week |
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Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: 7 roundtrips every week

Routing

| — | The required services shall be non-stop. |
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The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetable

| — | Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík at 09:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 17:00. |
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Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík at 09:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 17:00.

| — | Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík kl. 09:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 19:00. |
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Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík kl. 09:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 19:00.

| — | Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík 08:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 19:00. |
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Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík 08:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 19:00.

| — | Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: Departure from Akureyri 09:00 or later. Arrival to Akureyri no later than 17:00. |
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Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: Departure from Akureyri 09:00 or later. Arrival to Akureyri no later than 17:00.

| — | Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: Departure from Akureyri 09:00 or later. Arrival to Akureyri no later than 17:00. |
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Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: Departure from Akureyri 09:00 or later. Arrival to Akureyri no later than 17:00.

| — | Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík 08:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 18:00. |
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Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: Departure from Reykjavík 08:00 or later. Arrival to Reykjavík no later than 18:00.

Seating capacity

| — | Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip. |
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Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip.

| — | Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip. |
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Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip.

| — | Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip. |
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Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip.

| — | Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period 1 September to 30 April. In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period of 1 May to 31 August. |
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Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period 1 September to 30 April. In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period of 1 May to 31 August.

| — | Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period 1 September to 30 April. In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period of 1 May to 31 August. |
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Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: In both directions at least 9 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period 1 September to 30 April. In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip during the period of 1 May to 31 August.

| — | Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip. |
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Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: In both directions at least 15 seats shall be offered for each trip.

2.2.   Aircraft category

| — | Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers and 600 kg freight shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 November till 31 May. Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers and 200 kg freight shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 June till 31 October. |
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Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers and 600 kg freight shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 November till 31 May. Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers and 200 kg freight shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 June till 31 October.

| — | Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers shall be used for the required flights. |
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Reykjavík-Bíldudalur-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

| — | Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights. |
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Reykjavík-Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

| — | Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 September to 30 April. Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period 1 May to 31 August. |
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Akureyri-Grímsey-Akureyri: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 September to 30 April. Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period 1 May to 31 August.

| — | Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 September to 30 April. Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period 1 May to 31 August. |
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Akureyri-Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 9 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period of 1 September to 30 April. Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights during the period 1 May to 31 August.

| — | Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights. |
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Reykjavík-Höfn-Reykjavík: Multi engine turboprop aircraft registered for minimum 15 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

| — | Carriers attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. |
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Carriers attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports.

2.3.   Fares

| — | Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) excluding airport tax and insurance premium may not exceed following prices (price index January 2005):












  1. | Reykjavík — Gjögur |
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Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) excluding airport tax and insurance premium may not exceed following prices (price index January 2005):

1.

Reykjavík — Gjögur

ISK 7 730 (+ ISK 630)

| 2. | Reykjavík — Bíldudalur |
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2.

Reykjavík — Bíldudalur

ISK 8 920 (+ ISK 630)

| 3. | Reykjavík — Sauðárkrókur |
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3.

Reykjavík — Sauðárkrókur

ISK 8 920 (+ ISK 630)

| 4. | Akureyri — Grímsey |
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4.

Akureyri — Grímsey

ISK 7 675 (+ ISK 630)

| 5. | Akureyri — Vopnafjörður |
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5.

Akureyri — Vopnafjörður

ISK 9 675 (+ ISK 630)

| 6. | Akureyri — Þórshöfn |
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6.

Akureyri — Þórshöfn

ISK 9 675 (+ ISK 630)

| 7. | Reykjavík — Höfn |
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7.

Reykjavík — Höfn

ISK 11 075 (+ ISK 630)

| — | Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered. |
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Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

| — | Changes can be made in ticket prices according to changes in the consumer price index but no more frequently than every 6 months. |
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Changes can be made in ticket prices according to changes in the consumer price index but no more frequently than every 6 months.

2.4.   Freight rates

Reykjavík-Gjögur-Reykjavík: The service fee per freight shall not exceed ISK 640 excl. VAT and price charged per kg shall not exceed ISK 18 excl. VAT during the period 1 November to 31 May (price level January 2005).

2.5.   Service continuity

The number of flight cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 4 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.6.   Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the following routes:

| 1. | Gjögur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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1.

Gjögur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 2. | Bíldudalur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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2.

Bíldudalur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 3. | Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík v.v. |
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3.

Sauðárkrókur-Reykjavík v.v.

| 4. | Grímsey-Akureyri v.v. |
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4.

Grímsey-Akureyri v.v.

| 5. | Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri v.v. |
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5.

Vopnafjörður-Þórshöfn-Akureyri v.v.

| 6. | Höfn-Reykjavík v.v. |
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6.

Höfn-Reykjavík v.v.

to one carrier these conditions apply:

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 % of the fully flexible fare. |
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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 % of the fully flexible fare.

Transfer conditions

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

3.   FURTHER INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

| Ríkiskaup (the State Trading Centre) |
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| Borgartún 7, |
| P.O. Box 5100, |
| IS-125 Reykjavík |
| Iceland |
| Tel. (354) 530 1400 |
| Fax (354) 530 1414 |

Ríkiskaup (the State Trading Centre)

Borgartún 7,

P.O. Box 5100,

IS-125 Reykjavík

Iceland

Tel. (354) 530 1400

Fax (354) 530 1414

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