Hilton Revamps Loyalty, U.S. Drops Airline Payout Plan, World Cup Visas Fast-Tracked
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Hilton unveils its biggest loyalty overhaul in years, the Trump administration rolls back proposed airline compensation rules, and the U.S. accelerates visa processing ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy explains how Hilton’s new elite tiers and confirmable upgrades could reshape traveler loyalty, why airlines are celebrating Washington’s regulatory reversal, and what World Cup fans need to know as visa demand surges worldwide.
Articles Referenced:
Hilton Overhauls Loyalty Program: Adds Top Tier, Lowers Bar for Status
U.S. Announces Fast-Tracked Visa Appointments for World Cup- Why Trump Scrapped Flight-Delay Compensation — and Other Biden Rules Axed
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