Originally Posted by
Uplinker
No, I meant is it allowed to physically remove an entire seat row from the aircraft without specific permission, (not just render it inop with placards, but leave in place, as the MEL states)?
I can't see any airworthiness-related reason why the row could not be removed. The effect on W&B would be negligble, particularly as it's over the wing and, as discussed above, leaving it in situ with bits sticking up could be deemed a potential hazard.
A cynic might suggest that EZY left the row in place so they could continue to sell the window seat (not placarded in the photo) ...