I think people are trying to read too much into a RYR move to BCN.
Like MAD before, I suspect they have realised that the opening of the new Terminal will give them an opportunity that may not present itself again in a hurry, so wish to avail themselves of it now.
Lots of aircraft coming too, and they have to put them somewhere.
A high percentage of GRO pax (particularly out of season ) are going to Barcelona, given the choice they will assumedly go direct , rather than pass via GRO/REU.
Where this leaves GRO/REU will become apparent at the end of Summer when the client mix tips towards Barcelona & away from Beach. I would be surprised if as many flights pass through the "minor" airports next Winter (if not before) despite the assurances given by MOL. The bookings (or lack of ) will be what determines the mix of flights shared amongst the 3 different bases, not promises.
With Easy/ Veuling offering flights direct to the main airport (rather than having a 1hr transfer ) Ryanair would have been very short sighted to let this one pass them by. As usual, they weren't.
