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:
Island cyclist to ride in Tour De France
An Island cyclist has been selected to compete in the Tour De France.
Police appeal over promenade street brawl
Police are appealing for witnesses of a fight which happened on Central Promenade in Douglas
Well-known farm in the west up for sale
A landmark farm in the west of the Island has gone on the market.
Pet foodbank needs your help!
An Island organisation which acts as a food bank for pets on the Island is appealing for urgent help after a surge in demand.
How much cash can government raise in 10 days, asks MHK
How much cash can the government lay its hands on in 10 days if it needed to?
LegCo considers meeting on a different day
Should the Legislative Council sit on a different day in future?
Extra promenade bus facilities would cost estimated £735k
The Department of Infrastructure says extra bus stops and shelters at the end of Douglas Promenade would cost around £735,000.
Medieval cross returned home to Royal Chapel
A medieval cross dating back to the 10th century has returned to the Royal Chapel of St John's.
