Chief Minister Alf Cannan says the Isle of Man's air passenger duty isn't more expensive than the UK's.
In Tynwald, he faced questions from Arbory, Castletown and Malew HMK Jason Moorhouse about easyJet's decision to stop flying to Belfast.
Mr Moorhouse said the reason behind the service being axed was the APD charge and asked whether any action was taken by ministers.
Mr Cannan told the court the Island's APD figure was around the same as the UK's:
TT course closed in Crosby after crash
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Gelato business is ready for summer!
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Baroness Mone 'too late' for Covid inquiry special status
Manx resident Baroness Mone has been told she can't have access to documents and evidence in the UK's Covid-19 Inquiry.
Does the government offer part-time jobs?
How many part-time government jobs have been advertised in the last three months?
Bushy's TT Village announces opening dates!
The Bushy's TT Village will be back this year!
Ramsey sprint company can't afford TT2025 ferry costs
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Moving swimming lessons to NSC saves £4,685
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Questions over 20 limits raised in Tynwald next week
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