{"id":155243,"date":"2026-09-08T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T12:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=155243"},"modified":"2026-09-23T09:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T09:19:33","slug":"mileageplus-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/united-mileageplus\/mileageplus-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Launching Today: Get Tickets for Three New Exclusive United Airlines Behind-The-Scenes Experiences From 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 three new experiences are about to go on sale.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning <strong>Tuesday, September 8, 2026<\/strong>, United MileagePlus cardholders can purchase tickets for three different behind-the-scenes tours: United's operations in Los Angeles (LAX), United's Network Operations Center and Innovation Lab in Chicago, and United's Maintenance Facilities in Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what's included in the packages, 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=\"Exclusive_tour_of_United8217s_operations_at_the_Los_Angeles_Airport\">Exclusive tour of United's operations at the Los Angeles Airport<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On <strong>October 26, 2026<\/strong>, United will host a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/exclusives.mileageplus.com\/us\/en\/Listing\/Details\/11892915\/Take-an-exclusive-tour-of-Uniteds-operations-at-LAX\" rel=\"noopener\">behind-the-scenes tour of its operations at the Los Angeles airport<\/a>. MileagePlus cardholders can purchase up to two tickets for the event for 40,000 MileagePlus miles per ticket.<\/p>\n<p>This experience includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome and introduction from United LAX operations leadership<\/li>\n<li>Behind-the-scenes facility tour, including a tour of the ramp operations, agent operations, station operations center, baggage operations, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Snacks and lunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets go on sale September 8, 2026<\/strong>, and will be available until sold out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277001\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/369\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277001 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-scaled.png\" alt=\"United MileagePlus experience for a tour of United's operations at LAX\" width=\"750\" height=\"369\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-750x370.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-900x443.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-1536x757.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.07.29-2048x1009.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Behind-the-scenes_tour_of_United8217s_maintenance_facilities_in_Houston\">Behind-the-scenes tour of United's maintenance facilities in Houston<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On <strong>October 29, 2026<\/strong>, United will host a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/exclusives.mileageplus.com\/us\/en\/Listing\/Details\/11893000\/Behindthescenes-tour-of-Uniteds-Maintenance-Facilities-in-Houston\" rel=\"noopener\">behind-the-scenes tour of its maintenance facilities in Houston, Texas<\/a>. Once again, MileagePlus cardholders can purchase up to two tickets for the event for 40,000 MileagePlus miles per ticket.<\/p>\n<p>This experience includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome, background, and introduction to the Houston Maintenance Facilities in an intimate group of 10<\/li>\n<li>Tour of Hangar E, Hangar G, and the Hangar X Engine Build-Up shop<\/li>\n<li>Meet and greet with various Maintenance personnel<\/li>\n<li>Light snacks and lunch<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets go on sale September 8, 2026<\/strong>, and will be available until sold out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277003\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/385\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277003 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-scaled.png\" alt=\"United MileagePlus experience for a tour of United's maintenance facilities in Houston\" width=\"750\" height=\"385\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-750x385.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-900x462.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-1536x789.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.09.45-2048x1052.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Go_behind_the_scenes_of_United8217s_Network_Operations_Center_and_Innovation_Lab\">Go behind the scenes of United's Network Operations Center and Innovation Lab<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On <strong>November 5, 2026<\/strong>, United will host a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/exclusives.mileageplus.com\/us\/en\/Listing\/Details\/11893122\/Go-behind-the-scenes-of-Uniteds-Network-Operations-Center-and-Innovation-Lab\" rel=\"noopener\">behind-the-scenes tour of its Network Operations Center and Innovation Lab in Chicago, Illinois<\/a>. MileagePlus cardholders can purchase one package for the event (each package consists of two tickets), and bids start at 50,000 MileagePlus miles.<\/p>\n<p>This experience includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Behind-the-scenes tour of the Network Operations Center<\/li>\n<li>Behind-the-scenes tour of the Airshop Innovation Lab<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive Q&A and meet-and-greet with NOC and Airshop leadership<\/li>\n<li>Lunch<\/li>\n<li>Intimate group of 10 members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bidding will begin on September 8, 2026. <\/strong>Only five packages are available, and bidding will close at 11:59 PM CT on September 22, 2026. It's hard to say how high the bidding will climb. Note that this event is not open to anyone who works for an airline.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277008\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/394\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277008 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-scaled.png\" alt=\"United MileagePlus experience for a tour of United's Network Operations Center and Innovation Lab\" width=\"750\" height=\"394\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-750x394.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-900x473.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-1536x807.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-07-at-21.11.50-2048x1076.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of United<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"General_terms\">General terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While United doesn't normally specify the exact sale times, previous MileagePlus Cardmember experiences have opened at 9 a.m. ET. If you're interested in any of these experiences, it's worth checking throughout the morning, as tickets are likely to sell out quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Note that all sales are final, and tickets are non-refundable. Packages do not include airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, or any other expenses not explicitly listed on the experience page.<\/p>\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><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/a><\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/a><\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/a><\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Airlines (Mileage Plus)<\/a><\/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 2.09\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 up to 80,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities.<\/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=5e3dbf55ea0ddec4df7e8869558abd4a&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>Earn at least 9X total miles on eligible United flights <em>(excluding Basic Economy and other base fares)*<\/em><\/li>\r\n  <li>3X miles on all other eligible United purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>2X miles on dining and direct hotel stays<\/li>\r\n  <li>1X on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<em>The earning for spending on eligible United flights breaks down as follows:<\/em>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><em>6x miles on the primary cardmember\u2019s fare from United as a MileagePlus member<\/em><\/li>\r\n  <li><em>3x miles on United purchases with the United\u2120 Explorer Card<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/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 90,000 bonus miles after qualifying activities and 500 PQP after first purchase.<\/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=3ed7f1afcaecf1f409f224418b11b3c4&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>Earn at least 10X total miles on eligible United flights <em>(excluding Basic Economy and other base fares)*<\/em><\/li>\r\n  <li>5X miles on hotel stays at Renowned Hotels and Resorts<\/li>\r\n  <li>4X miles on eligible United purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>2X miles on all other travel, select streaming services and dining<\/li>\r\n  <li>1X on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<em>The earning for spending on eligible United flights breaks down as follows:<\/em>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><em>6X miles on the primary cardmember\u2019s fare from United as a MileagePlus member<\/em><\/li>\r\n  <li><em>4X miles on entire United purchases with the United Quest\u2120 Card<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/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>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 100,000 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=d2a5ed8cb8284a6231147f78e82ab424&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>Earn at least 8X total miles on eligible United flights <em>(excluding Basic Economy and other base fares)*<\/em><\/li>\r\n  <li>2X miles on eligible United purchases<\/li>\r\n  <li>2X miles on dining and all other travel<\/li>\r\n  <li>1X on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<em>The earning for spending on eligible United flights breaks down as follows:<\/em>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><em>6X miles on the primary cardmember\u2019s fare from United as a MileagePlus member<\/em><\/li>\r\n  <li><em>2X miles on entire United purchases with the United\u2120 Business Card<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/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=\"#Exclusive_tour_of_United8217s_operations_at_the_Los_Angeles_Airport\">Exclusive tour of United's operations at the Los Angeles Airport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Behind-the-scenes_tour_of_United8217s_maintenance_facilities_in_Houston\">Behind-the-scenes tour of United's maintenance facilities in Houston<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Go_behind_the_scenes_of_United8217s_Network_Operations_Center_and_Innovation_Lab\">Go behind the scenes of United's Network Operations Center and Innovation Lab<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#General_terms\">General terms<\/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 Tuesday, September 8, 2026, United MileagePlus cardholders can purchase tickets for three behind-the-scenes experiences with United. 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