Originally Posted by ft101

I always try and pre-select 45D if travelling on the A380 in Y. I've just come off a flight sat there today. That and 45G are to the side of the stairs and have lots of legroom. Unfortunately, that row is also a bassinet position which is a risk. The monitors and traytables are in the armrest.

I can't comment on 52K, but have a look at the Google Maps walk through on the EK website to get an idea if no-one else comments.