# Official Journal C 27/3 Fe

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 483 February 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 27

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 483 February 2005

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2005/C 027/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2005/C 027/2 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3712 — LGB/Klöckner) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2005/C 027/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3670 — Zeiss/EQT/Sola JV) (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2005/C 027/4 | Administrative Commission on social security for migrant workers | 4 |
| 2005/C 027/5 | Amendment by France of a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services within France (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2005/C 027/6 | Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Sweden of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on certain domestic air routes (
  1
  ) | 7 |

Notice No

Contents

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I   Information

Commission

2005/C 027/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2005/C 027/2

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3712 — LGB/Klöckner) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

2

2005/C 027/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3670 — Zeiss/EQT/Sola JV) (
  1
  )

1

3

2005/C 027/4

Administrative Commission on social security for migrant workers

4

2005/C 027/5

Amendment by France of a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services within France (
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  )

1

6

2005/C 027/6

Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Sweden of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on certain domestic air routes (
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  )

1

7

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Euro exchange rates (1)

2 February 2005

(2005/C 27/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3061 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 135,3 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4416 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,6923 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,0763 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5528 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 80,27 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,269 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5832 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 30,08 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 245,18 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,696 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4315 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,0558 |
| ROL | Romanian leu | 37 315 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,72 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 38,12 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,7354 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6864 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,6126 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,1874 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8336 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,1364 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 342,47 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,8795 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3061

JPY

Japanese yen

135,3

DKK

Danish krone

7,4416

GBP

Pound sterling

0,6923

SEK

Swedish krona

9,0763

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5528

ISK

Iceland króna

80,27

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,269

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5832

CZK

Czech koruna

30,08

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

245,18

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,696

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4315

PLN

Polish zloty

4,0558

ROL

Romanian leu

37 315

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,72

SKK

Slovak koruna

38,12

TRY

Turkish lira

1,7354

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6864

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,6126

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,1874

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8336

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,1364

KRW

South Korean won

1 342,47

ZAR

South African rand

7,8795

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3712 — LGB/Klöckner)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 27/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 25 January 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking LGB-K, LLC (‘LGB-K’, U.S.A.) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Klöckner & Co. AG (‘Klöckner’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 25 January 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking LGB-K, LLC (‘LGB-K’, U.S.A.) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Klöckner & Co. AG (‘Klöckner’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | LGB-K: investment in shareholdings in companies of various sectors with the aim of ensuring their growth and to increase their values, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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LGB-K: investment in shareholdings in companies of various sectors with the aim of ensuring their growth and to increase their values,

| — | Klöckner: trade, distribution, processing and storage of steel, distribution of aluminium, other metals and plastics. |
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Klöckner: trade, distribution, processing and storage of steel, distribution of aluminium, other metals and plastics.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3712 — LGB/Klöckner, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition, |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3712 — LGB/Klöckner, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition,

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

(2)  Available on DG COMP website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/competition/mergers/legislation/consultation/simplified_tru.pdf.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3670 — Zeiss/EQT/Sola JV)

(2005/C 27/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 27 January 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Carl Zeiss AG, (‘Carl Zeiss’, Germany) and EQT III Fund, (‘EQT III’, Guernsey, Channel Islands), being part of the EQT Group, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking SOLA International Inc., (‘SOLA’, U.S.A.) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 27 January 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Carl Zeiss AG, (‘Carl Zeiss’, Germany) and EQT III Fund, (‘EQT III’, Guernsey, Channel Islands), being part of the EQT Group, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of the undertaking SOLA International Inc., (‘SOLA’, U.S.A.) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Carl Zeiss is active in the optical and opto-electronic industry, producing and distributing optical consumer goods such as eye glass lenses. Its affiliate SCHOTT AG, produces optical materials and components, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Carl Zeiss is active in the optical and opto-electronic industry, producing and distributing optical consumer goods such as eye glass lenses. Its affiliate SCHOTT AG, produces optical materials and components,

| — | SOLA manufactures and distributes eyeglass lenses for sale to ophthalmic laboratories and operates ophthalmic laboratories which supply lenses to opticians and other retailers, |
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SOLA manufactures and distributes eyeglass lenses for sale to ophthalmic laboratories and operates ophthalmic laboratories which supply lenses to opticians and other retailers,

| — | EQT III is a private equity portfolio company, which is active in the development and production of coating equipment for optical and optoelectronic applications through Leybold Optics GmbH. |
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EQT III is a private equity portfolio company, which is active in the development and production of coating equipment for optical and optoelectronic applications through Leybold Optics GmbH.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3670 — Zeiss/EQT/Sola JV, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition, |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3670 — Zeiss/EQT/Sola JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition,

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

(2005/C 27/04)

The annual average costs do not take into account the reduction of 20 % provided for in Articles 94(2) and 95(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72.

The net monthly average costs have been reduced by 20 %.

AVERAGE COSTS OF BENEFITS IN KIND — 2001 (1)

I.   Application of Article 94 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

The amounts to be refunded with regard to the benefits in kind provided in 2001 to members of the family as referred to in Article 19 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs:

| | Annual | Net Monthly |
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| Norway | NOK 25 304 | NOK 1 687 |

Annual

Net Monthly

Norway

NOK 25 304

NOK 1 687

II.   Application of Article 95 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

The amounts to be refunded with regard to benefits in kind provided in 2001 under Articles 28 and 28a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs:

| | Annual | Net Monthly |
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| Norway |
| — per family | NOK 38 920 | NOK 2 595 |
| — per capita | NOK 35 592 | NOK 2 373 |

Annual

Net Monthly

Norway

— per family

NOK 38 920

NOK 2 595

— per capita

NOK 35 592

NOK 2 373

AVERAGE COSTS OF BENEFITS IN KIND — 2002 (2)

I.   Application of Article 94 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

The amounts to be refunded with regard to the benefits in kind provided in 2002 to members of the family as referred to in Article 19 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs:

| | Annual | Net Monthly |
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| Belgium | EUR 1 129,96 | EUR 75,33 |
| France | EUR 1 695,00 | EUR 113,00 |
| Portugal | EUR 750,10 | EUR 50,01 |
| Sweden | SEK 13 646,87 | SEK 909,79 |

Annual

Net Monthly

Belgium

EUR 1 129,96

EUR 75,33

France

EUR 1 695,00

EUR 113,00

Portugal

EUR 750,10

EUR 50,01

Sweden

SEK 13 646,87

SEK 909,79

II.   Application of Article 95 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

The amounts to be refunded with regard to benefits in kind provided in 2002 under Articles 28 and 28a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs (only per capita from 2002):

| | Annual | Net Monthly |
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| Belgium |
| — per capita | EUR 3 717,95 | EUR 247,86 |
| France |
| — per capita | EUR 3 983,81 | EUR 265,59 |
| Portugal |
| — per capita | EUR 1 361,66 | EUR 90,78 |
| Sweden |
| per capita | SEK 37 508,21 | SEK 2 500,55 |

Annual

Net Monthly

Belgium

— per capita

EUR 3 717,95

EUR 247,86

France

— per capita

EUR 3 983,81

EUR 265,59

Portugal

— per capita

EUR 1 361,66

EUR 90,78

Sweden

per capita

SEK 37 508,21

SEK 2 500,55

AVERAGE COSTS OF BENEFITS IN KIND — 2003

I.   Application of Article 94 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

The amounts to be refunded with regard to the benefits in kind provided in 2003 to members of the family as referred to in Article 19 (2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs:

| | Annual | Net Monthly |
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| Austria | EUR 1 608,51 | EUR 107,23 |
| Spain | EUR 531,76 | EUR 35,45 |
| Switzerland | CHF 2 231,37 | CHF 148,76 |

Annual

Net Monthly

Austria

EUR 1 608,51

EUR 107,23

Spain

EUR 531,76

EUR 35,45

Switzerland

CHF 2 231,37

CHF 148,76

II.   Application of Article 95 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

The amounts to be refunded with regard to benefits in kind provided in 2003 under Articles 28 and 28a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 will be determined on the basis of the following average costs (only per capita from 2002):

| | Annual | Net Monthly |
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| Austria |
| — per capita | EUR 3 814,82 | EUR 254,32 |
| Spain |
| — per capita | EUR 2 615,55 | EUR 174,37 |
| Switzerland |
| — per capita | CHF 5 838,38 | CHF 389,23 |

Annual

Net Monthly

Austria

— per capita

EUR 3 814,82

EUR 254,32

Spain

— per capita

EUR 2 615,55

EUR 174,37

Switzerland

— per capita

CHF 5 838,38

CHF 389,23

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(1)  Average costs 2001:

Spain and Austria (OJ C 3 of 8.1.2003).

Sweden (OJ C 163 of 12.7.2003).

Belgium, Germany, Greece, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal (OJ C 37 of 11.2.2004)

United Kingdom and Italy (OJ C 238 of 25.9.2004)

(2)  Average costs 2002:

Luxembourg and Austria (OJ C 37 of 11.2.2004)

Spain and the Netherlands (OJ C 238 of 25.9.2004)

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Amendment by France of a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services within France

(2005/C 27/05)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1.   France has decided to amend the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services between Aurillac and Paris (Orly) published in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 79/04 of 30 March 2004 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.

2.   The new public service obligation is as follows:

Minimum frequency

The minimum level of service provided must be:

| — | two daily return trips from Monday to Friday inclusive, 220 days a year, excluding public holidays; |
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two daily return trips from Monday to Friday inclusive, 220 days a year, excluding public holidays;

| — | one return trip on Sunday, 40 times a year. |
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one return trip on Sunday, 40 times a year.

Services must be non-stop between Paris (Orly) and Aurillac.

Type of aircraft used and capacity provided

The service must be operated with a pressurised turboprop or jet aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 40.

Timetables

On days where at least two return trips are required, timetables must be such as to enable passengers on business trips to make the round trip within the day and to spend at least seven hours in Aurillac and at least eight hours in Paris.

Flight bookings

Seats on these flights must be marketed by at least one computerised booking system.

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.

The carrier must give six months' notice before discontinuing the service.

3.   Slots have been reserved at Paris (Orly) airport for the scheduled Aurillac – Paris (Orly) service pursuant to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 of 18 January 1993 on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 793/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004. Air carriers interested in this route can obtain information about the allocation of these slots from the Paris airports coordinator.

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Communication from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92

Revision by Sweden of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on certain domestic air routes

(2005/C 27/06)

(Text with EEA relevance)

The Swedish Government has decided to revise the public service obligations published in the
  Official Journal of the European Union C 106 of 3 May 2002 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. The revised public service obligations shall have effect from 30 October 2005 on the following domestic air routes:

| | Arvidsjaur — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Arvidsjaur — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Gällivare — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Gällivare — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Hagfors — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Hagfors — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Hemavan — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Hemavan — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Lycksele — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Lycksele — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Storuman — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Storuman — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Sveg — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Sveg — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Torsby — Stockholm/Arlanda, |
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Torsby — Stockholm/Arlanda,

| | Vilhelmina — Stockholm/Arlanda, and |
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Vilhelmina — Stockholm/Arlanda, and

| | Pajala — Luleå. |
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Pajala — Luleå.

The revised public service obligations are given for the individual routes in annexes 1-10.

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ANNEX 1

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE ARVIDSJAUR — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
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| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 1 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

Saturday and Sunday

1

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 42 600 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet. The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Arvidsjaur – Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 300 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
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embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
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escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
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information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
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information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
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ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 2

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE GÄLLIVARE — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
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| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 1 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

Saturday and Sunday

1

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 61 800 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet. The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Gällivare – Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 550 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 3

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE HAGFORS — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 4 500 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Hagfors – Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 1 800 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 4

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE HEMAVAN — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than two stopovers per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 1 |
| Sunday | 1 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

1

Sunday

1

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 6 150 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Departure from Arlanda must be no earlier than 09.00 in the case of a morning flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet. The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Hemavan — Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 200 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people wi th visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people wi th visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 5

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE LYCKSELE — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 1 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

Saturday and Sunday

1

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 39 900 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet. The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Lycksele — Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 200 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 6

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE STORUMAN — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |
| Sunday | 1 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

Sunday

1

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 22 050 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet. The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Storuman — Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 200 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 7

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE SVEG — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 8 100 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Sveg — Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 000 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 8

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE TORSBY — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 4 050 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Torsby — Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 1 800 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 9

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE VILHELMINA — STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |
| Sunday | 1 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

Sunday

1

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 22 050 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

Arrival in Arlanda must be no later than 08.30 in the case of a morning flight. Departure from Arlanda must be no later than 19.30 for an afternoon flight. The other departure and arrival times must be adjusted to demand in optimum fashion.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet. The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Vilhelmina — Stockholm/Arlanda may not exceed SEK 2 200 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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ANNEX 10

PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION ON THE ROUTE PAJALA — LULEÅ

Minimum frequency

The table shows the minimum number of round trips per day. There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

| Period | Day | Minimum number of round trips per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Normal period | Monday — Friday | 2 |

Period

Day

Minimum number of round trips per day

Normal period

Monday — Friday

2

The air services shall be provided on a continuous basis all the year round. The time table may be adjusted to summer season, Christmas and to other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

There must be at least 5 550 seats per year offered on the route.

If the cabin factor on the route falls below 35 % or exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the air carrier can reduce – respectively shall increase – the number of seats. If the route is combined with another airport the same obligation regarding cabin factor applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

The timetable must be well adjusted to the departures and provide for smooth connections to the jet traffic from Luleå/Kallax to Stockholm/Arlanda as well as to the traffic in the opposite direction.

Type of aircraft used

The luggage/load capacity per passenger in an aircraft with a full passenger complement in normal weather conditions must be at least 20kg.

Ticket prices

The price of a one-way trip Pajala — Luleå/Kallax may not exceed SEK 700 including tax and VAT. There must be tickets at reduced price available for non-business travellers as well as for children, youths, students, pensioners and accompanying family members.

Cooperation agreements

Interline agreements in accordance with existing market practice must be applied.

Continuity

At least 80 % of the departures must be less than 5 minutes late and at least 95 % must be less than 15 minutes late, calculated per calendar quarter.

The flight regularity must be 99 %, calculated per calendar quarter.

Air carriers that intend to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables so that ticket reservation and purchase can be made no later than two months before commencing scheduled air services.

Air carriers that intend to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services must notify the Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with functional disabilities

The air carrier must ensure that provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities so that:

| — | embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity, |
| --- | --- |

—

embarkation and disembarkation can take place in comfort, safety and dignity,

| — | escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey, |
| --- | --- |

—

escorting and other assistance for changing plane/airline are provided during the journey,

| — | information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken, |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided on travel routes and travel possibilities before the flight is undertaken,

| — | information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities), |
| --- | --- |

—

information is provided during the journey (in a form accessible to people with visual and hearing disabilities),

| — | ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform. |
| --- | --- |

—

ticket reservation and purchase must be easy for customers to perform.

Reporting obligation

Air carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must report to the Swedish Government Cabinet or the Government Agency appointed by the Cabinet on the development of the route and their compliance with the public service obligations. This reporting obligation shall take place every calendar quarter.

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