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:
Questions raised over Cair Vie Windfarm funding
Concerns over the financing of the proposed Cair Vie windfarm were raised yesterday in the House of Keys.
Crogga still owes the Isle of Man Government money
The company which planned to drill for gas off the Island's northeast coast still owes the government £22,363.
DoI says works at Liverpool ferry terminal will take longer
The Department of Infrastructure says contractors need more time to carry out work at the Liverpool ferry terminal.
Over 50 employment tribunals outstanding at the DoI
The Department of Infrastructure has 53 employment tribunals outstanding, according to Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford.
Free period products bill raises cost concerns for MHKs
Questions were raised in the House of Keys this morning about the proposed free period products bill.
Key road in Ramsey to re-open early this afternoon
A major road in Ramsey which has been shut for works will be reopening early this afternoon.
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Appeal launched after fly-tipper filmed dumping rubbish
Arbory and Rushen Commissioners are appealing to the public to help identify a fly-tipper.
