Major changes are coming to United Airlines' MileagePlus program, including the elimination of the Excursionist Perk and other popular benefits. Exciting credit card offers include a 100,000-mile bonus on the Citi AAdvantage Executive card and 75,000 points on the Chase Aeroplan Card. Bilt Rewards adds Qatar Airways as a new 1:1 transfer partner, expanding premium travel options. Marriott announces its 37th brand, Series by Marriott, while a Howard Johnson's hotel makes headlines with a controversial resort fee on a budget room.
