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)

(1999/C 141/01)

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (1A)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 on a network comprising routes between Vadsø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn, Honningsvåg and Hammerfest, and between this group of airports and Kirkenes and Alta.

2. DEFINITION

In this publication single-carrier service means that the carrier shall carry passengers along an entire route within the network encompassed by the public service obligations. Maximum travel time on each required single-carrier service is 3 hrs 30 mins from first departure to final arrival.

3. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

3.1. General

If the number of seats occupied to and from either Kirkenes, Alta, Vadsø or Hammerfest during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

If the number of seats occupied to and from either Kirkenes, Alta, Hammerfest, Vadsø or Tromsø during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel

All times specified are local.

3.2. Monday - Friday

The requirements apply throughout the year.

On Monday- Friday combined the seating capacity offered shall be:

- at least 1650seats both to and from Vadsø,

- at least 925 seats both to and from Hammerfest,

- at least 725 seats both to and from Alta and at least 550 seats both to and from Kirkenes, alternatively, at least 550 seats both to and from Alta and at least 725 seats both to and from Kirkenes.

When connections with air services to and from Tromsø are required, schedules must allow passengers to travel to or from Tromsø with no more than one change of aircraft en route.

The following requirements apply as to departures and arrivals, routing and timetables:

VadsøA minimum of nine daily departures and arrivals, ensuring the following:

- Minimum three single-carrier return services to Kirkenes, without intermediate stops. First arrival in Kirkenes shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Kirkenes no earlier than 19.00 hrs. First arrival in Vadsø shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Vadsø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- Minimum three single-carrier return services to Hammerfest. In both directions first arrival shall be no later than 10.30 hrs and last departure no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Alta. In both directions first arrival shall be no later than 10.30 hrs. Last departure shall be no earlier than 14.00 hrs from Vadsø and no earlier than 15.00 hrs from Alta.

- Single-carrier services between other airports and Vadsø and vice versa, as required in this publication.

BåtsfjordA minimum of four daily departures and arrivals, ensuring the following:

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Kirkenes. Fist arrival in Kirkenes shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Kirkenes no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Vadsø. First arrival in Vadsø shall be no later than 10.30 hrs and last departure from Vadsø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- Single-carrier return service to Alta.

- Single-carrier return service to Hammerfest.

- The schedules must ensure connections with at least three air services both to and from Tromsø.

BerlevågA minimum of three daily departures and arrivals, ensuring the following:

- Single-carrier return service to Kirkenes, with arrival in Kirkenes no later than 11.00 hrs and departure from Kirkenes no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

- Single-carrier return service to Vadsø, with arrival in Vadsø no later than 10.30 hrs and departure from Vadsø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- Single-carrier return service to Alta.

- Single-carrier return service to Hammerfest.

- The schedules must ensure connections with at least two air services both to and from Tromsø.

MehamnA minimum of four daily departures and arrivals, ensuring the following:

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Hammerfest. First arrival in Hammerfest shall be no later than 08.30 hrs. In both directions last departure shall be no earlier than 17.00 hrs.

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Vadsø. In both directions last departure shall be no earlier than 16.00 hrs.

- Single-carrier return service to Alta.

- Single-carrier return service to Kirkenes.

- The schedules must ensure connections with at least three air services both to and from Tromsø.

HonningsvågA minimum of five daily departures and arrivals, ensuring the following:

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Hammerfest. First arrival in Hammerfest shall be no later than 08.30 hrs. In both directions last departure shall be no earlier than 17.00 hrs.

- Minimum two single-carrier return services to Vadsø. In both directions last departure shall be no earlier than 16.00 hrs.

- Single-carrier return service to Kirkenes.

- The schedules must ensure connections with at least three air services both to and from Tromsø.

HammerfestA minimum of five daily departures and arrivals, ensuring the following:

- Minimum three single-carrier return services to Vadsø. In both directions first arrival shall be no later than 10.30 hrs and last departure no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- Single-carrier return service to Kirkenes.

- Single-carrier services between other airports and Hammerfest and vice versa, as required in this publication.

3.3. Saturday - Sunday

The requirements apply throughout the year.

The following requirements apply to Saturday and Sunday combined:

- The capacity offered shall be at least 330 seats both to and from Vadsø and at least 185 seats both to and from Hammerfest.

- The capacity offered shall be at least 145 seats both to and from Alta and at least 110 seats both to and from Kirkenes, or, alternatively, at least 110 seats both to and from Alta and at least 185 seats both to and from Kirkenes.

- Minimum number of departures and arrivals: Vadsø nine, Båtsfjord four, Berlevåg three, Mehamn four, Honningsvåg five and Hammerfest five.

- Minimum two single-carrier return services Honningsvåg - Hammerfest.

- Single-carrier return service to Vadsø from Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn and Honningsvåg.

- Single-carrier return service to Hammerfest from Båtsfjord, Berlevåg and Mehamn.

- Single-carrier return service Vadsø - Alta.

- Number of connections with air services to and from Tromsø at least as on each day Monday - Friday for Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn and Honningsvåg.

The following requirements apply to both Saturday and Sunday:

- A departure and arrival at each of the airports Vadsø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn, Honningsvåg, Hammerfest, Kirkenes and Alta.

- Single-carrier return service Vadsø - Hammerfest.

- Single-carrier return service Vadsø - Kirkenes.

- Connection both to and from Tromsø for Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn and Honningsvåg.

3.4. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runways at Vadsø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn, Honningsvåg and Hammerfest. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

3.5. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed the amounts in NOK stated in the table below.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

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The published maximum fares apply when the carrier itself is responsible for carriage on the entire specified route within the network encompassed by the public service obligations and apply to all required single-carrier services, cf sections 3.2 and 3.3, regardless of routing. For non-required single-carrier services within the route network encompassed by the public service obligations, the published fares apply as maximum fares for direct or through services, or geographically natural routing. In other cases the fares must not exceed the level resulting from the calculation system used for the interline agreements.

The "X"-indicated city-pair is not encompassed by public service obligations, accordingly, no maximum fare is defined.

3.6. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

3.7. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply:Fares:

- All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

4. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (1) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services between Vadsø, Båtsfjord, Berlevåg, Mehamn, Honningsvåg and Hammerfest, and between these airports and Kirkenes and Alta are concerned.

5. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 95 72.

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (1B)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

- Hasvik-Tromsø v.v.,

- Hasvik-Hammerfest v.v.,

- Sørkjosen-Tromsø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. General

If the number of seats occupied Hasvik - Tromsø v.v., Hasvik - Hammerfest v.v. or Sørkjosen - Tromsø v.v. during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

If the number of seats occupied Hasvik - Tromsø v.v., Hasvik - Hammerfest v.v. or Sørkjosen - Tromsø v.v. during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

All times specified are local.

2.2. Alternative requirements as to Minimum Frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

2.2.1. Option 1

The requirements in 2.2.1. apply to operations with aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers.

Hasvik-Tromsø v.v. and Hasvik-Hammerfest v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year.

Hasvik-Tromsø

- Minimum two daily return services Monday - Friday, of which at least one must be scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø - Oslo v.v.

- Minimum one return service on Sunday, scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø - Oslo v.v.

- On Monday - Friday first arrival in Tromsø no earlier than 13.30 hrs.

- In both directions at least one of the required daily flights Monday - Friday shall be non-stop. The remainder may have a maximum of two intermediate stops, of which one may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 45 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Tromsø.

Hasvik-Hammerfest:

- Minimum one daily return service Monday - Friday, with arrival in Hammerfest no later than 08.30 hrs and departure from Hammerfest no earlier than 14.30 hrs.

On a weekly basis at least 120 seats shall be offered both to and from Hasvik on the Hasvik - Tromsø and Hasvik - Hammerfest routes combined.

Sørkjosen - Tromsø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies and Routing:

- Minimum two daily return services Monday - Friday.

- Minimum two return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

- The required services must be non-stop.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 250 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 50 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

Timetables:

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air routes Tromsø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday:

- First arrival on Tromsø shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

- First departure from Tromsø shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Sørkjosen no earlier than 17.00 hrs.

2.2.2. Option 2

The requirements in 2.2.2. apply to operations with aircraft registered for minimum 15 and maximum 29 passengers.

Hasvik - Tromsø v.v. Hasvik-Hammerfest v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year.

Hasvik-Tromsø:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday, of which at least two must be scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø - Oslo, v.v.

- Minimum one return service on Saturday and minimum one return service on Sunday, scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø - Oslo, v.v.

- On Monday- Friday first arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than 14.30 hrs.

- In both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday - Friday shall be non-stop. The remainder may have a maximum of two intermediate stops, of which one may be entailed by a change of aircraft provided that the connecting time does not exceed 45 minutes and that the carrier serves the entire route to and from Tromsø.

- In both directions at least one of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop, the remainder being through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Hasvik-Hammerfest:

- Minimum one daily return service Monday- Friday, with arrival in Hammerfest no later than 08.30 hrs and departure from Hammerfest no earlier than 16.00 hrs.

On a weekly basis at least 120 seats shall be offered both to and from Hasvik on the Hasvik - Tromsø and Hasvik - Hammerfest routes combined.

Sørkjosen - Tromsø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies and routing:

- Minimum four daily return services Monday - Friday.

- Minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

- The required services Monday - Friday shall be non-stop.

- In both directions at least three of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 250 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 50 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

Timetables:

At least four daily services Monday - Friday and at least four services Saturday - Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air routes Tromsø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday:

- First arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than 19.30 hrs.

- First departure from Tromsø shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Sørkjosen no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.3. Aircraft category

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, including short runways at Hasvik, Hammerfest and Sørkjosen. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.4. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed these amounts in NOK:

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- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/)

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.5. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.6. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply:Fares:

- All concerning fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (1) and (2) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the routes Hasvik - Tromsø v.v., Hasvik - Hammerfest v.v. and Sørkjosen - Tromsø v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (2)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Vardø - Kirkenes v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday- Friday and minimum three return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 150 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 30 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop if aircraft registered for less than 20 passengers are used. When using aircraft registered for 20 or more passengers, the required services shall be through flights with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- Last departure from Kirkenes shall be at least six hours later than the first arrival in Kirkenes.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 10 passengers shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runway at Vardø. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 530.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Vardø - Kirkenes 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (1) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the route Vardø - Kirkenes v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN REPSECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (3)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Lakselv - Tromsø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum three return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 775 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 155 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Tromsø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Tromsø shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Tromsø no earlier than 19.30 hrs.

- First departure from Tromsø shall be no later than 11.30 hrs and last departure from Lakselv no earlier than 17.00 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Cariers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 1030.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistivs_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Lakselv - Tromsø 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 136 of 1 May 1997 in respect of scheduled air services on the route Lakselv - Tromsø v.v.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (4)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

- Andenes - Bodø v.v.,

- Andenes-Tromsø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Andenes - Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum three return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 430 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 90 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- In both directions at least two of the required daily services Monday - Friday and at least two of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services Monday- Friday and at least two services Saturday - Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 07.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 20.00 hrs.

2.2. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Andenes - Tromsø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.

Frequencies:

- Minimum one daily return service.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 185 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 70 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect wit air services Tromsø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

1) departure from Andenes no later than 09.00 hrs or no earlier than 15.00 hrs, and

2) departure from Tromsø no later than 11.30 hrs or no earlier than 16.30 hrs.

2.3. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00

2.4. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed these amounts in NOK:

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- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.5. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.6. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply:

Fares:

- All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (3) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the routes Andenes - Bodø v.v. and Andenes - Tromsø v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESEPCT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (5A)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Svolvær - Bodø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions. Frequencies:

- Minimum six daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum seven return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 930 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 225 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- In both directions at least five of the required daily services Monday - Friday and at least five of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

At least five daily services Monday - Friday and at least five services Saturday - Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 07.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 20.00 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 705.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Svolvær - Bodø 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (3) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the route Svolvær - Bodø v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (5B)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Leknes-Bodø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum six daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum seven return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 1050 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 265 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- In both directions at least five of the required daily services Monday - Friday and at least five of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

At least five daily services Monday - Friday and at least five services Saturday - Sunday combined must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 07.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 20.00 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runways at Svolvær and Leknes. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 705.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Leknes - Bodø 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (3) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the route Leknes - Bodø v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (6)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Røst - Bodø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- During the period 1 February - 31 October, minimum two daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum two return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

- During the period 1 November - 31 January, minimum one daily return service.

Seating capacity:

- During the period 1 February - 31 October at least 180 seats shall be offered in both directions.

- During the period 1 November - 31 January at least 105 seats shall be offered in both directions.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- In both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday - Friday and at least one of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

At least one daily service must be scheduled to connect with air services Bodø - Oslo v.v.

On days when two return trips are operated, schedules must enable travellers from Røst to arrive in Bodø before noon and return in the afternoon or evening.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft, fixed-wing or helicopter, 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, including short runway at Røst. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 705.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Røst - Bodø 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (4) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (7)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Narvik (Framnes)-Bodø v.v.

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 380 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 95 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required service shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft category

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, including short runway at Narvik (Framnes). For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 1030.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Narvik (Framnes) - Bodø 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (3) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the route Narvik (Framnes) - Bodø v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (8A)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

- Brønnøysund - Bodø v.v.,

- Brønnøysund - Trondheim v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Brønnøysund - Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 400 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 100 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Brønnøysund no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.2. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Brønnøysund - Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum four daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum five return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at lest 725 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 180 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required flights shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flight on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hrs.

- First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Brønnøysund no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.3. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00

2.4. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed these amounts in NOK:

>TABLE>

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.5. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.6. Cooperation agreements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply:Fares:

- All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (5) in the Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the routes Brønnøysund - Bodø v.v. and Brønnøysund - Trondheim v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet:http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (8B)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

- Sandnessjøen - Bodø v.v.,

- Sandnessjøen - Trondheim v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Sandnessjøen - Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 400 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 100 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Sandnessjøen no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.2. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Sandnessjøen - Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 475 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 115 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hrs.

- First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Sandnessjøen no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.3. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runway at Sandnessjøen. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.4. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed these amounts in NOK:

>TABLE>

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.5. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.6. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply:Fares:

- All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (5) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the routes Sandnessjøen - Bodø v.v. and Sandnessjøen - Trondheim v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (9A)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

- Mo i Rana - Bodø v.v.,

- Mo i Rana - Trondheim v.v.,

- Mosjøen - Bodø v.v.,

- Mosjøen - Trondheim v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Mo i Rana - Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions. Frequencies:

- Minimum four daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum five return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 575 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 140 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Mo i Rana no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.2. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Mo i Rana - Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum four daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum five return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 725 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 180 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex of this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim - Oslo, v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hrs.

- First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Mo i Rana no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.3. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Mosjøen - Bodø v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions. Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 300 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 75 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required flights shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bodø shall be no later than 10.00 hrs and last departure from Bodø no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- First departure from Bodø shall be no later than 08.30 hrs and last departure from Mosjøen no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

2.4. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Mosjøen - Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 425 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 110 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex of this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim - Oslo v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 20.30 hrs.

- First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Mosjøen no earlier than 18.00 hrs.

2.5. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runways at Mo i Rana and Mosjøen. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration), PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.6. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed these amounts in NOK:

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- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.7. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.8. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply:Fares:

- All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (5) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the routes Mo i Rana - Bodø v.v., Mo i Rana - Trondheim v.v., Mosjøen - Bodø v.v. and Mosjøen - Trondheim v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (9B)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following routes:

- Namsos - Trondheim v.v.,

- Rørvik - Trondheim v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Namsos - Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum three daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum four return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 355 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 90 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- In both directions at least two of the required daily services Monday - Friday and at least two of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim - Oslo, v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Namsos no earlier than 17.00 hrs.

2.2. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables Rørvik - Trondheim v.v.

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum two daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum three return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 200 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 55 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- In both directions at least one of the required daily services Monday - Friday and at least one of the required services Saturday - Sunday combined shall be non-stop. The remainder shall be through services with a maximum of one intermediate stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

The required services must be scheduled to connect with air services Trondheim - Oslo, v.v.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Trondheim shall be no later than 08.00 hrs and last departure from Trondheim no earlier than 18.30 hrs.

- First departure from Trondheim shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Rørvik no earlier than 17.00 hrs.

2.3. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runways at Namsos and Rørvik. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.4. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fares (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed these amounts in NOK:

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- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fares shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.5. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.6 Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the routes encompassed by the public service obligations to one carrier, these conditions apply: Fares:

- All connecting fares to/from other air services shall be offered on equal terms for all carriers.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (6) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (10A)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Florø - Oslo, v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply to January - June and August - December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 % of the minimum levels specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum five daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum six return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 925 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 220 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Oslo, shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo, no earlier than 21.00 hrs.

- First departure from Oslo, shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Florø no earlier than 19.30 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft capacity

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runway at Florø,. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 1445.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts confirming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4 Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Florø - Oslo, 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (7) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the route Florø - Oslo, v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (10B)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Florø - Bergen v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables:

The requirements apply to January - June and August - December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 pct of the minimum levels specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum five daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum five return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 800 seats shall be offered Monday- Friday combined and at lest 160 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, other carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 20.00 hrs.

- First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 09.09 hrs and last departure from Florø no earlier than 20.00 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runway at Florø. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 885.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Florø - Bergen 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (7) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on route Florø - Bergen v. v. are concerned

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (11A)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 2000 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Førde - Oslo, v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply to January - June and August - December. In July, there are requirements as to seating capacity only, with a minimum number of seats not less than 80 % of the minimum levels specified below.

Throughout the year a daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum four daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum fem return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 680 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 170 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Oslo, shall be no later than 09.00 hrs and last departure from Oslo, no earlier than 19.00 hrs.

- First departure from Oslo, shall be no later than 09.30 hrs and last departure from Førde no earlier than 17.30 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft Category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runway at Førde. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00.

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 1445.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Førde - Oslo, 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (7) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on the route Førde - Oslo, v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72

This documentation is also available on internet: http://www.odin.dep.no/sd/publ/anbud/

IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF SCHEDULED AIR SERVICES IN NORWAY (11B)

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/en/lif/dat/en_392R2408.html), Norway has decided to impose public service obligations as of 1 April 200 in respect of scheduled air services on the following route:

- Førde - Bergen v.v..

2. THE PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2.1. Minimum frequencies, Seating capacity, Routing and Timetables

The requirements apply throughout the year. A daily service obligation applies in both directions.Frequencies:

- Minimum two daily return services Monday - Friday and minimum two return services Saturday - Sunday combined.

Seating capacity:

- In both directions at least 250 seats shall be offered Monday - Friday combined and at least 50 seats Saturday - Sunday combined.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November exceeds 70 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier shall increase the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

- If the number of seats occupied during the period 1 January - 30 June or 1 August - 30 November is lower than 35 % of the number of seats offered, the carrier may reduce the seating capacity in accordance with the rules laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications in the annex to this publication.

Routing:

- The required services shall be non-stop.

Timetables:

- Account shall be taken of the public demand for air travel.

In addition, the following apply to the required flights on Monday - Friday (local times):

- First arrival in Bergen shall be no later than 10.30 hrs and last departure from Bergen no earlier than 17.30 hrs.

- First departure from Bergen shall be no later than 11.00 hrs and last departure from Førde no earlier than 17.30 hrs.

2.2. Aircraft category

Aircraft registered for minimum 30 passengers and with pressurised cabin shall be used for the required flights.

Carriers' attention is especially drawn to technical and operative conditions applying at the airports, including short runway at Førde. For further information, please contact:

Luftfartsverket (Civil Aviation Administration) PO Box 8124 Dep N - 0032 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 94 20 00

2.3. Fares

- Maximum basic one-way fare (fully flexible) in the operating year beginning 1 April 2000 must not exceed NOK 885.

- For each subsequent operating year the maximum fare shall be adjusted on 1 April within the limit of the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending 15 February the same year, as made public by Statistics Norway (http://www.ssb.no/www-open/english/statistics_by_subject/).

- The carrier shall take part in the domestic interline agreements in force at any time, and shall offer all discounts available under such agreements.

- Social discounts conforming to the usual practice shall be offered.

2.4. Service continuity

The number of flights cancelled for reasons directly attributable to the carrier must not exceed 1,5 % of the intended number of flights on an annual basis.

2.5. Cooperation arrangements

Following a tender procedure, which limits access to the route Førde - Bergen 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.

- Bonus points from frequent flyer programmes can neither be earned nor redeemed on the flights.

Transfer conditions:

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

3. OTHER

These public service obligations replace those published as (7) in Official Journal of the European Communities C 177 of 20 June 1996, as far as scheduled air services on route Førde - Bergen v.v. are concerned.

4. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 8010 Dep N - 0030 Oslo Tel. (+ 47) 22 24 82 41 , fax (+ 47) 22 24 95 72.