The Department of Health and Social Care spent more than £3 million on medical and emergency flights in the last two years.
A Freedom of Information request to the department asked for the total cost and number of off-island flights, including medical and emergency, in 2016 and 2017.
In response, the DHSC said there were 18,180 trips at a total cost of £3.1 million.
The department uses an air ambulance plane for emergencies, and patients also travel to the UK for treatment.
Nobody charged for paper Manx Utilities bills, says chair
Manx Utilities chairman John Wannenburgh says nobody pays to receive a paper bill.
Should cohabiting couples get married tax breaks?
Questions about whether cohabiting couples should get equal tax rights to those who are married will be raised in Tynwald next week.
Repairs on Peel Power Station to get underway
Manx Utilities says it's hoping to start fitting replacement flues to Peel Power Station next week.
Manx Care doctor survey to be discussed by Tynwald
How will the Government respond to a damning survey by the British Medical Association?
Weather warning for snow tonight
A yellow weather warning about more freezing weather will come into force later.
MHK queries safety at primary school in Ballabeg
An MHK will raise the issue of safety outside a primary school in the south of the Island next week.
Gales put two ferry sailings at risk tonight
Two Steam Packet Company sailings overnight could be facing disruption.
Should the Island throw a birthday party for Barry Gibb?
As tourism business owner has suggested the Isle of Man hold a huge event to mark Sir Barry Gibb's 80th birthday this year.
