{"id":155243,"date":"2026-06-08T12:10:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=155243"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:49:19","slug":"mileageplus-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/united-mileageplus\/mileageplus-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Tickets for an Exclusive United Airlines Behind-the-Scenes Experience for 40k Miles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>This promotion has ended; please review <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/loyalty-program-promotions\/\">current\/active promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>United often gives MileagePlus cardholders access to unique experiences that you can't otherwise buy. And another one is about to go on sale.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning <strong>Friday, June 12, 2026<\/strong>, United MileagePlus cardholders can purchase tickets for a behind-the-scenes experience at the United Flight Training Center in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what's included in the package, how to snag tickets, and a few ways to top off your account so you're ready to act when sales open.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Overview_of_United_MileagePlus_Experiences\">Overview of United MileagePlus Experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United semi-regularly offers a handful of unique experiences that MileagePlus cardholders can book using miles. In the past, these have included <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">flight simulator rides<\/a>, airport maintenance tours, and access to United\u2019s flight attendant training center. These are experiences you can't otherwise pay for with cash.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees must meet the stated age requirements and complete a safety waiver, if required. Unless specified, travel and accommodations are not included. You will receive specific instructions about where and when to meet a couple of weeks before the event.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any of the following <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United credit cards<\/a>, you\u2019ll likely be eligible to purchase tickets once they launch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048226\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-gateway-card\/\">United Gateway\u2120 Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-quest-card\/\">United Quest\u2120 Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-explorer-card\/\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048196\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-club-infinite-card\/\">United Club\u2120 Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-business-card\/\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/united-mileageplus\/united-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which United Airlines Credit Card Is Right for You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Behind-the-scenes_tour_of_the_Denver_Airport\">Behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver Airport<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On <strong>July 29, 2026<\/strong>, United will host a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/exclusives.mileageplus.com\/us\/en\/Listing\/Details\/11783748\/Go-behindthescenes-at-Uniteds-Flight-Attendant-Training-Center-in-Houston\" rel=\"noopener\">behind-the-scenes tour of its Flight Attendant Training Center<\/a> in Houston, Texas. MileagePlus cardholders can purchase up to two tickets for the event at a cost of 40,000 MileagePlus miles per ticket.<\/p>\n<p>This experience includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome and introduction to Inflight Training<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Flight\u202fAttendant classes, trainees, and instructors<\/li>\n<li>Evacuation and water landing demonstration<\/li>\n<li>Emergency door simulations<\/li>\n<li>777 Service Cabin Trainer\u202f(Customer Service Module)<\/li>\n<li>Facility tour<\/li>\n<li>Snacks and lunch<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets go on sale June 12, 2026<\/strong>, and will be available until sold out. While United hasn't specified an exact sale time, previous MileagePlus Cardmember experiences have opened at 9 a.m. ET. If you're interested, it's worth checking throughout the morning, as tickets are likely to sell out quickly.<\/p>\n<p>All sales are final, and tickets are non-refundable. The package does not include airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, or any other expenses not explicitly listed on the experience page.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265537\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/306\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-265537 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-scaled.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of United Airlines Uniquely United experience.\" width=\"750\" height=\"306\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-750x306.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-900x368.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-1536x627.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Uniquely-United-June2026-2048x836.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Top_Off_Your_United_MileagePlus_Balance\">Top Off Your United MileagePlus Balance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're interested in purchasing tickets to this experience but don't have the necessary MileagePlus miles in your account, a quick way to stockpile some is to initiate a transfer from a credit card or hotel program that partners with United.<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase (Ultimate Rewards)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<div class=\"tt-bonus\">Get 10,000 bonus miles for transferring 60,000 Bonvoy points in one transaction.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">2 days - 5 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">2,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Livelo (Clube Livelo)<div class=\"tt-from-region\">Brazil<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">2,000:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">40,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/do-united-miles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do United Miles Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other loyalty programs, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/exclusive-events-experiences\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/wyndham-rewards\/milb-experiences-partnership\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wyndham<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-moments\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott<\/a>, have their own member experiences (or &#8220;Moments,&#8221; as Marriott calls them). These MileagePlus experiences are another fun way to use your miles. They won\u2019t be for everyone, but for the right traveler, they can offer a once-in-a-lifetime memory.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/United\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet readers typically redeem United miles at 2.02\u00a2 each<\/a>. That means 40,000 miles for a ticket equates to about nearly $800 in value. If the experience feels worth it to you and you can make it to Houston on the right dates, it's worth doing what you can to secure tickets.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't have the necessary miles &#8212; or a United card &#8212; to take advantage of this drop of experiences, consider grabbing one of these cards so you're ready for next time:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/ff6d0beb-04a7-4cc5-9bf4-50bc3f5e5883.png\" alt=\"United\u2120 Explorer Card\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn 50,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Explorer Card' data-ccid=\"4048117\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedExplorerCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048117\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005119&type=3&u1=d7c3939e5d684b52115c105eddfbd8e9&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>*<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on dining and hotel stays when booked with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*9X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4a0f5eb9-f9b0-42ec-86be-4f4cf1af0205.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United Quest\u2120 Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United Quest\u2120 Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 70,000 bonus miles and 500 Premier qualifying points \u2013 60,000 miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open, and an additional 10,000 miles after you add an authorized user account in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United Quest\u2120 Card' data-ccid=\"4048245\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedQuestCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048245\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005127&type=3&u1=f071aefb8cd0260bec876023d0f898ce&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X miled per $1 spent on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 spent at Renowned Hotels and Resorts<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on all other travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent at restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 spent on select streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>1X mile per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*10X total miles per $1 spent on eligible United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> flights<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/2f4559e9-ec54-463f-a2a2-40c399feb8de.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"United\u2120 Business Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">United\u2120 Business Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Offer<\/strong> Earn up to 110,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQP after qualifying activities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='United\u2120 Business Card' data-ccid=\"4048193\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/UnitedBusinessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048193\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005111&type=3&u1=ba938794da3b81ca4e83d94726e97e20&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Good, Excellent<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2x on United<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases*<\/li> \r\n<li>2x on local transit and commuting \u2014 including train tickets, taxicabs, mass transit, tolls and ride share services<\/li>\r\n<li>2x at gas stations, restaurants and office supply stores<\/li>\r\n<li>1x on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n*8x total miles on eligible United flights<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Overview_of_United_MileagePlus_Experiences\">Overview of United MileagePlus Experiences<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Behind-the-scenes_tour_of_the_Denver_Airport\">Behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Top_Off_Your_United_MileagePlus_Balance\">Top Off Your United MileagePlus Balance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning Friday, June 12, 2026, United MileagePlus cardholders can purchase tickets for a behind-the-scenes experience at the United Flight Training Center in Houston, Texas. 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