Network Operations Center and Airshop Innovation Lab in Arlington Heights, IL Event location and specific arrival instructions will be shared with attendees three weeks prior to event date. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT As a United MileagePlus® Cardmember, you and a guest are invited to go behind the curtain of the world's largest airline*. Go behind the scenes at the Network Operations Center in Illinois—United’s central operations command center—and see how our operational support teams keep our planes moving. Then, experience the latest in robotics, 3D printing, and virtual reality at the Airshop Innovation Lab. Finish the experience with lunch and an exclusive Q&A and meet and greet with NOC and Airshop leadership. Five (5) packages are available for this event with a one (1) package maximum per Cardmember. Bids for this experience will start at 50,000 MileagePlus® miles. Bidding opens on July 20, 2026, and will close at 11:59 PM CT on August 3, 2026. Winning members will be notified on August 4, 2026. Each package is for two people. This experience includes: Behind-the-scenes tour of Network Operations Center Behind-the-scenes tour of the Airshop Innovation Lab Exclusive Q&A and meet and greet with NOC and Airshop leadership Lunch Intimate group of 10 members Guests must be 18+ to attend, guests 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult 18+. Please note: photos are not permitted within the Network Operations Center. All event attendees are required to complete a safety waiver after purchase. *By available seat miles.