Originally Posted by
luskinj
I just booked a flight to Thailand via Dubai around Christmas (because Thai Air was sold out from JFK). My travel agent said she could book us confirmed seat assignments only if we joined the Emirates frequent flyer program. Anyone have thoughts on the program? I would otherwise get United miles. I'm currently platinum on Delta.
All you need is your PNR. Next, go to the Emirates website and select your seats, enter your UA or CO FF No., select meal choices and enter the APIS (?) info that the US Nazi Govt requires for your return flight home. It's quite painless. Oh yes, then fire your Travel Agent.