Originally Posted by
fredandgingermad
United technically fly this route but via LAX and EWR but they would allow a rear facing seat
You're right. You can probably skip EWR (any airline) if you can get a Paris-West Coast non-stop. Then fly between Oz and somewhere on the West Coast (usually L.A.)
Many Australians go this slightly-longer route because of the competition over the Atlantic can make the journey significantly cheaper.
Thanks for reminding me of that route!