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:
Could you take over this former restaurant?
A former restaurant in the Villa Marina Arcade is up for rent.
Framework of new Sea Services Agreement ready, says minister
The infrastructure minister says the basic framework of the new Sea Services Agreement with the Steam Packet has been agreed.
Attorney General says he's stepping down
The Island's attorney general has announced he'll be retiring later this year.
Road closures in two towns for running event this week
Roads in two towns will close for a running event this week.
Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption
A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.
President of Tynwald announces retirement
Lawrence Skelly has announced he'll be stepping down as President of Tynwald this year.
Police close Mountain road
The Mountain Road has been closed as police recover a car.
Fuel firm says "fingers crossed" for calmer energy costs
An Island fuel company says it's hoping energy prices stabilise in the future, with its next shipment already planned.
