ub2 - I'm guessing your talking of Ryanair? Perhaps the original deal on landing fees is coming to an end, I believe MOL does this regually across his network until he can get the deal he requires, Reus and Gerona sping to mind recently.
Have heard murmerings that BMI regional now with 2 based units (1 for ABZ route & 1 at base to cover charters and tech a/c) and a 3rd on the way to operate the Airbus contract are looking at new routes to core european cities in the new year.