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Donegal flight service contract out for tender
The Department of Transport has launched a new tender for an airline to provide State-subsidised air services between Dublin and Donegal.
The route, which operates as a Public Service Obligation, had previously been operated by Stobart Air before it collapsed in June. Swedish operator Amapola was awarded a short-term contract to operate the service twice a day in both directions using a 50-seater Fokker 50 turbo-prop aircraft.
The new contract is for an operator from the end of February 2022 for three years.
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The contract will stipulate that on weekdays flight schedules must include an early morning flight from Donegal Airport, departing before 8am and a late evening flight from Dublin, departing after 6.30pm.
The department has estimated the cost of running the service is €17m for the three years. The PSO contract allows for the payment of a subsidy to cover costs including an up to 8pc profit margin for the winning airline.
Subject to a satisfactory review, the department will be able to extend the term of the contract for a period of up to one year with a maximum of one such extension.
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