# C_2007205EN.01001001.xml

| 4.9.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 205/10 |
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4.9.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 205/10

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Public service obligation

(2007/C 205/06)

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 Finnish Government (Ministry of Transport and Communications) has decided to amend a public service obligation on scheduled flights. This public service obligation was published on 20 June 2006 in the Official Journal of the European Union, C 144.

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Official Journal of the European Union

The revised public service obligation will come into force as soon as it is published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The obligation relates to scheduled flights from Helsinki to Varkaus in the period running from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2010.

Official Journal of the European Union

The public service obligation for the Helsinki-Varkaus route is as follows:

Minimum number of flights

The minimum number of connections between Helsinki and Varkaus will be three in each direction on working days from Monday to Friday, not including public holidays. This obligation will not apply in July.

The timetable may be adjusted during the summer holiday period and at Christmas and other holiday periods according to demand.

Number of seats

The number of seats on the aircraft must be able to meet passenger demand. The average monthly seat-occupancy rate must not exceed 80 %.

There should be enough luggage/cargo capacity to enable each passenger, on a full flight in normal weather conditions, to carry on 8 kg in hand luggage and put at least 20 kg in the hold.

Ticket prices and sales

A one-way ticket between Varkaus and Helsinki will cost, all taxes and charges included, no more than EUR 190. Cheaper ticket categories must be available and must account for at least 40 % of all tickets.

The carrier must agree on an interline arrangement for the route covered by the public service obligation with at least one carrier that operates a service out of Helsinki-Vantaa. The interline agreement should be on the same or equivalent terms and conditions and should follow, with regard to fares on the route, the pro rata system in accordance with international rules. The carrier must conclude interline agreements with the same or equivalent conditions with any other interested carriers operating air services from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. The carrier must provide the Ministry of Transport and Communications with any information it needs for the purpose of carrying out checks regarding the interline agreements and their contents.

The carrier must have an international reservation and ticketing system operation in Finland and an IATA interline agreement with through-pricing and luggage-handling arrangements. Information concerning prices and timetables must be included in the international reservations and ticketing system.

The carrier must have a cooperation agreement covering through-pricing with at least one company that flies to foreign destinations from Helsinki-Vantaa airport.

Flights must be sold through at least one computerised reservations system.

Continuity of service:

The operation of air services on the route in question without regard to the above-mentioned public service obligation may result in administrative and/or criminal penalties.

Air carriers intending to discontinue the provision of scheduled air services on this route must notify the Finnish Civil Aviation Authority at least six months before the air services are discontinued.

Accessibility for people with disabilities

The carrier must ensure that sufficient provision is made for the needs of people with functional disabilities.

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(1)  OJ L 240, 24.9.1992, p. 8.

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ANNEX

APPEALS

The right to appeal

An appeal against the Ministry of Transport and Communications may be lodged by anyone to whom the decision is addressed or whose rights, obligations or interests are directly affected by the decision. An appeal may be lodged on the grounds that the decision is unlawful.

Adjudicating authority and deadline for appeals

Any party who opposes this decision may apply to have it amended by lodging an appeal. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Supreme Administrative Court.

Appeals must be submitted within 30 days from the date on which the public service obligation is published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Appeals must arrive by close of business on the last day of the appeal submission period.

Content of appeals

Appeals must state:

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which decision is being contested,

| — | which aspect of the decision the appeal concerns and what changes the appellant is calling for, |
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which aspect of the decision the appeal concerns and what changes the appellant is calling for,

| — | on what grounds the changes are called for. |
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on what grounds the changes are called for.

The appeal must also state the name and place of residence of the appellant. If the appellant has appointed a legal representative or agent to speak for it or the appeal has been drafted by a third party, the appeal must also indicate the name and place of residence of the representative, agent or third party.

The appeal must also give a postal address and telephone number that can be used to communicate with the appellant on matters relating to the appeal.

The appeal must be signed by the appellant, representative or agent.

Annexes to the appeal

The following must be attached to the appeal:

| — | the original decision of the Ministry of Transport and Communications or a copy thereof, |
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the original decision of the Ministry of Transport and Communications or a copy thereof,

| — | proof of the date on which the decision was notified or other proof of when the period for the submission of appeals began, |
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proof of the date on which the decision was notified or other proof of when the period for the submission of appeals began,

| — | any documents supporting the appellant's demands not yet submitted to the authorities, |
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any documents supporting the appellant's demands not yet submitted to the authorities,

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power of attorney, if an agent is used.

Submitting the appeal

The appeal must be sent to the registry of the Supreme Administrative Court before the submission deadline. The Supreme Administrative Court is located at:

Unioninkatu 16, Helsinki. Its postal address is: PL 180, FIN-00131 Helsinki.

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