how can i stop my sonesta points from expiring without staying at a hotel

You can keep your Sonesta Travel Pass points alive without having to book a hotel stay by generating any kind of account activity that resets the expiration clock.

Ways to prevent expiration

• Use the Sonesta co‑branded credit card – Purchases on the Sonesta credit card earn points, and that activity counts as qualifying activity to reset the 24‑month inactivity timer FrequentMiler .
• Earn points through an online shopping portal – If Sonesta offers a shopping portal, making a regular purchase (even a low‑cost item) will add at least one point and restart the expiration period FrequentMiler .
• Buy or transfer a small number of points – Purchasing points directly from Sonesta, or transferring points from a flexible‑points program, creates account activity that refreshes the clock One Mile at a Time .
• Donate points to charity – Many hotel programs, including Sonesta, allow point donations; the donation registers as activity and prevents expiration One Mile at a Time .
• Redeem points for a non‑stay award – If Sonesta lets you use points for gift cards, upgrades, or other non‑lodging rewards, that redemption will also reset the timer One Mile at a Time .

By regularly performing any of these actions at least once every 24 months, your Sonesta points will stay active even if you don’t stay at a Sonesta property.