Airlines faced accusations of ripping off passengers during TT in Tynwald this week.
North Douglas MHK David Ashford wanted to know why Birmingham flights a week before the festival cost £84, but rise to £265 in practice week and £271 in race week.
He asked whether the Department of Infrastructure would step in and regulate fares.
However Minister Ray Harmer said the increases were a sign the market was responding to supply and demand:
Historic mansion goes on the market for £8m
There's a chance to own a historic, 19th century mansion for the price tag of £8 million.
RNLI pays tribute to popular, long-serving crewman
Douglas RNLI has paid tribute to a long-serving Crewman.
Tip temporarily closed after machine breaks
The Southern Civic Amenity site says it's temporarily closed after a machine broke.
MHK queries visa numbers and immigration routes
An MHK has tabled two questions for written reply to Treasury Minister Chris Thomas, after withdrawing them during this month's Tynwald sitting.
Chief Minister faces questions over employment scheme
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says private companies decide which territories they'll cover under an employment scheme.
Road closures across Island for cycle race this weekend
The organisers of a major cycle race are warning of road closures this weekend.
Douglas Beach Day underway this morning
Douglas Council is holding its annual Beach Day today.
Large cruise ship visiting today
A cruise ship carrying more than 1,000 people is visiting the Island's capital today.
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