Commission notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 — Revision by Sweden of public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on certain domestic routes (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2008-01-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Sweden, air transport, airline, inland transport, public service, transport regulations, transportation tariff

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

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

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/C 13/04)

Sweden has decided to revise the public service obligation published in the Official Journal of the European
Communities C 64 of 2 March 1994 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 in respect of scheduled
air services with effect from 26 October 2008 on the Östersund-Umeå route.

Sweden has also decided to revise the public service obligation published in the Official Journal of the
European Union C 27 of 3 February 2005 pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 in
respect of scheduled air services with effect from 26 October 2008 on the following domestic routes:

Arvidsjaur-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Gällivare-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Hagfors-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Hemavan-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Lycksele-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Storuman-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Sveg-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Torsby-Stockholm/Arlanda,

Vilhelmina-Stockholm/Arlanda, and

Pajala-Luleå.

The revised public service obligation is given for each route in Annexes 1-11.

ANNEX 1

ÖSTERSUND-UMEÅ

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 936 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Four (4)

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 104 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than 28 consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

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Number of seats

A total of at least 19 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another route the seat occupancy shall apply to the combined route.

Timetable

A morning flight from Östersund must arrive in Umeå no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Umeå must
depart no later than 19.00. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed 60 minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 910 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

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3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

ANNEX 2

ARVIDSJAUR-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 1 248 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Saturday and Sunday

Four (4)

Two (2)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 168 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. At least 60 % of flights in the standard scheduled service must be operated each calendar
month. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than three consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 45 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another route the seat occupancy shall apply to the combined route.

Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed two hours and ten minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

The route shall normally be operated with an aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 50.

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Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 1 350 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

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ANNEX 3

GÄLLIVARE-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 1 248 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Saturday and Sunday

Four (4)

Two (2)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 168 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. At least 60 % of flights in the standard scheduled service must be operated each calendar
month. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than three consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 62 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another route the seat occupancy shall apply to the combined route.

Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed two hours and ten minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

The route shall normally be operated with an aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 50.

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 1 570 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

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Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

ANNEX 4

HAGFORS-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 936 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Four (4)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 104 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than 28 consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 4 500 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

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Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed 90 minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin. Aircraft with a capacity of at least 20 passengers must have a toilet.

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

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 840 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

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ANNEX 5

HEMAVAN-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 675 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Sunday

Two (2)

Two (2)

There must be no more than two stopovers per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 62 flights per calendar year may be
rescheduled to another day. During February, March and April, however, there may be no less than 16 flights per week.
Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than 28 consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 21 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

A morning flight must depart from Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 9.00. Other departure and arrival times must be
adapted to demand in optimum fashion.

Flight times on this route may not exceed three hours.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 1 380 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

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Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

ANNEX 6

LYCKSELE-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 1 248 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Saturday and Sunday

Four (4)

Two (2)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 168 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. At least 60 % of flights in the standard scheduled service must be operated each calendar
month. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than three consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 40 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

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Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed two hours and ten minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

The route shall normally be operated with an aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 50.

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 1 210 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

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ANNEX 7

STORUMAN-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 1 030 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Sunday

Four (4)

Two (2)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 114 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. At least 60 % of flights in the standard scheduled service must be operated each calendar
month. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than three consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 21 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed two hours and ten minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

The route shall normally be operated with an aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 50.

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 1 270 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

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Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

ANNEX 8

SVEG-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 936 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Four (4)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 104 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than 28 consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 8 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

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Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed 90 minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin. Aircraft with a capacity of at least 20 passengers must have a toilet.

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

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 950 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

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ANNEX 9

TORSBY-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 936 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Four (4)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 104 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than 28 consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 4 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed 90 minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin. Aircraft with a capacity of at least 20 passengers must have a toilet.

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

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 890 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

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Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

ANNEX 10

VILHELMINA-STOCKHOLM/ARLANDA

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 1 030 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Sunday

Four (4)

Two (2)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 114 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. At least 60 % of flights in the standard scheduled service must be operated each calendar
month. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than three consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 21 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

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Timetable

A morning flight must arrive in Stockholm/Arlanda no later than 8.30. A return evening flight from Stockholm/Arlanda
must depart no later than 19.30. Other departure and arrival times must be adapted to demand.

Flight times on this route may not exceed two hours and ten minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin and a toilet.

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

The route shall normally be operated with an aircraft having a seating capacity of at least 50.

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 1 220 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.

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ANNEX 11

PAJALA-LULEÅ

Frequency

Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route shall operate a total of at least 936 flights per calendar year.
Carriers shall provide at least a standard scheduled service, with flights distributed evenly over the year in both directions,
and with at least the following number of outward or return flights:

Day

Minimum number of daily flights

Monday-Friday

Four (4)

There must be no more than one stopover per outward or return journey.

The standard scheduled service may be adjusted when demand is lower than normal. 104 flights per calendar year may
be rescheduled to another day. Carriers may interrupt services for a period of not more than 28 consecutive days.

Carriers may not otherwise cancel or reschedule flights.

Number of seats

A total of at least 7 000 seats per calendar year must be offered on the route.

If seat occupancy on the route falls below 35 % per calendar quarter the carrier may reduce the number of seats. If seat
occupancy exceeds 80 % per calendar quarter the carrier shall increase the number of seats. If the route is combined with
another airport the same obligation regarding seat occupancy applies to the whole combined route.

Timetable

The timetable must be closely aligned with the timetable for scheduled services between Luleå and Stockholm. Carriers
must strive to ensure that passengers can fly from Pajala to Stockholm via Luleå and arrive in Stockholm no later
than 9.00.

Flight times on this route may not exceed 45 minutes.

Type of aircraft used

The aircraft must have a pressurised cabin. Aircraft with a capacity of at least 20 passengers must have a toilet.

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

Fares

The average fare per calendar quarter may not exceed SEK 780 including tax and VAT per one-way flight. Average fare
means the total ticket revenue in a calendar quarter divided by the number of passengers in the same period.

Continuity of services

At least 95 % of flights per calendar quarter must be on time. On time means that the aircraft lands no more than fifteen
(15) minutes after the time stated on the published timetable.

Carriers intending to discontinue scheduled air services must give at least six months notice to the Government or the
authority appointed by the Government.

Reporting obligation

Carriers providing scheduled air services on the route must provide a quarterly report on the route and their compliance
with this public service obligation to the Government or the authority appointed by the Government.

Bookings and distribution

Carriers intending to provide scheduled air services on the route must distribute prices and timetables far enough in
advance to enable consumers to make reservations and purchase tickets no later than two months before services
commence.

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Carriers providing scheduled air services on this route must ensure that the route is available in some of the main global
air ticket distribution systems on the market.

All scheduled flights must be advertised to the general public by the standard means used in the industry.

Other obligations

None of the following circumstances may apply in respect of carriers operating scheduled air services on the route.

The carrier or one of its representatives:

1.

2.

is bankrupt or being wound up, is having its affairs administered by the courts, has entered into an arrangement with
creditors, has suspended payments until further notice or is disqualified from engaging in business activities;

is the subject of proceedings relating to bankruptcy, winding-up, administration by the courts, an arrangement with
creditors or for any similar procedure;

3. has been convicted of an offence concerning its professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

4. has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by the contracting authorities;

5. has failed to fulfil obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions and taxes in the country of the

contracting authority; or

6.

is guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying or failing to supply any information which may be required.

Carriers shall demonstrate that they are registered in a company or commercial register or similar register in the country
in which they operate in accordance with that country's rules.

Moreover, none of the above circumstances may have applied in the two years prior to the entry into force of this public
service obligation.