# C_2007149EN.01000501.xml

| 3.7.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 149/5 |
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3.7.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 149/5

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Imposition of a public service obligation pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 for scheduled air services within Germany

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/C 149/07)

| 1. | 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), the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has decided to revise as follows the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on the Erfurt — Munich route, as last amended in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 115 of 30 April 2004, p. 115, with effect from 1 November 2007. |
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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), the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has decided to revise as follows the public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on the Erfurt — Munich route, as last amended in
  Official Journal of the European Union C 115 of 30 April 2004, p. 115, with effect from 1 November 2007.

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| 2. | The public service obligation is as follows: |
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The public service obligation is as follows:

2.1   Minimum frequency

At least 12 return flights are to be scheduled on the above route each calendar week with direct onward connections from Munich. At least two round trips must be provided every day from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

The flights must be non-stop.

This requirement applies throughout the year. A limited air service is possible on public holidays in one or both federal states (Bavaria and/or Thuringia) and between Christmas and the New Year.

An application for the corresponding slots has been made to the competent authority in accordance with Article 9(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 95/93 (2).

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2.2   Flight times

The flights are to be operated between 06:00 and 21:00. Timetables during the working week must be such as to enable business passengers to make the round trip within the day and to spend at least seven hours at their destination, provided that corresponding slots are available. By way of derogation, return flights on Fridays and at weekends may be brought forward to the afternoon from 14.00 onwards. Flight times must be such as to offer maximum connections to and from Munich.

2.3   Aircraft types

Aircraft having at least 15 passenger seats must be used for the flights referred to in 2.1. Flights must be operated in accordance with instrument flight rules (IFR).

2.4   Fares

The maximum basic fare for a single flight between Erfurt and Munich must not exceed EUR 300 (final consumer price).

2.5   Reservations

It should be possible to book flights via at least one international reservation system (CRS) and online.

2.6   Continuity of air services

At least 98 % of planned flights must be operated. Any divergence from scheduled flights (e.g. cancellations and exceptional circumstances) are to be indicated by the operator.

3.   Invitation to tender

Community air carriers are informed that the operation of the scheduled air services will be put out to tender and that contracts are to be awarded with effect from 1 November 2007. An appropriate invitation to tender pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 will shortly be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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Further information can be obtained from:

| Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr |
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| Referat Luftverkehr |
| Postfach 900 362 |
| D-99106 Erfurt |
| Tel.: (49-361) 37 91 441 |
| Fax: (49-361) 37 91 499 |

Thüringer Ministerium für Bau und Verkehr

Referat Luftverkehr

Postfach 900 362

D-99106 Erfurt

Tel.: (49-361) 37 91 441

Fax: (49-361) 37 91 499

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(1)  OJ L 240, 24.8.1992, p. 8.

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(2)  OJ L 14, 22.1.1992, p. 1.

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