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:
Manx doctors to vote on strike action
Manx doctors are going to vote on whether to strike or not.
No plans to close MEDS service
Manx Care say they have no plans to close their MEDS service.
Former minister says urgent dental service reform is needed
The former Health and Social Care minister says it's clear the dental service on the Island needs urgent reform.
Crash shuts Jurby Road
Police say a road in the north of the Island is closed this lunchtime.
Kids science event called off because of buses
Problems with buses meant a £15,000 science and technology event for children had to be postponed this year.
Drivers released without charge after fatal crash in Peel
Two drivers involved in a fatal crash in Peel have been released without charge.
Con the buses!
Bus Vannin is warning people to check their social media feeds after scammers targeted it this week.
Former Garff commissioner to stand in Onchan
Onchan will go to the polls next month to elect a new commissioner.
