Traduction de «Fidélisation du réseau » (Français → Anglais) :

It is imperative for the proper and efficient performance of its tasks, for staff recruitment and retention and to enhance the efficiency of networking activities that the Agency be based in an appropriate location, among other things providing appropriate transport connections and facilities for spouses and children accompanying members of staff of the Agency.

The cost reduction plan accompanying the agreement between Lufthansa and SAS is an important aspect to be taken into consideration in this respect. Consumers will derive benefit from the agreement, firstly, by having much more extensive services available, notably as regards network size, better connections and the availability of a joint frequent-flyer programme and, secondly, by benefiting indirectly from the airlines' lower costs. The Commission has therefore concluded that the cooperation can be authorized for a period of ten years, but that conditions should be imposed to allow other airlines to operate services on the routes between Scandinavia and G ...[+++]ermany in competition with Lufthansa and SAS.

As rationale for proposed section 85.2, departmental officials point out that while the domestic marketplace is changing (Air Canada now has approximately 67% of the market), access to a national or regional network can still be crucial to an independent carrier’s chance of success, as can access to a major loyalty marketing program.

They basically give you flights from point A to point B. You don't get any meals, you don't get frequent flyer points, you don't have any interconnection, any interlining, you don't have the whole network of Air Canada.