Aeroplan has launched a new partnership with Bearskin Airlines, an airline based in Thunder Bay which has become the latest Aeroplan airline redemption partner.
If your travels take you to Northern Ontario, be sure to read on about the latest regional carrier to join Aeroplan’s redemption partners.
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Aeroplan Adds Partnership with Bearskin Airlines
Aeroplan has added a new partnership with Bearskin Airlines, an airline founded in 1963 in Northern Ontario.
While Bearskin Airlines is based in Thunder Bay (YQT), it also operates flights out of Sioux Lookout (YSL) and Sudbury (YSB). The majority of its destinations are in Northern Ontario, but it also flies to Winnipeg (YWG) from Red Lake (YRL) and as far east as North Bay (YYB).
Bearskin Airlines is a division of Perimeter Aviation, and together, they boast a fleet of 35 aircraft.
Based on what I can tell, Bearskin Airlines only operates Fairchild Metroliner III aircraft, which can accommodate up to 19 passengers.
As of October 28, 2025, Aeroplan members can redeem points for flights with Bearskin Airlines.
Here are a few key details about the new partnership:
- Bearskin Airlines flights can be booked online, through the Air Canada app, and via the Aeroplan Contact Centre
- Bearskin Airlines flights can be booked on their own or combined with flights with Air Canada and/or any other partner airline
- It’s currently not possible to earn Aeroplan points on Bearskin Airlines flights
- Itineraries that include a Bearskin Airlines segment are subject to Aeroplan’s $39 partner booking fee
Redeeming Aeroplan Points for Bearskin Airlines Flights
Booking flights with Bearskin Airlines is subject Select Partner pricing on the Aeroplan Flight Reward Chart.
As a reminder, Aeroplan redemptions for flights with Air Canada and Select Partners (United Airlines, Emirates Airline, Flydubai, Etihad Airways, Canadian North, Calm Air, Bearskin Airlines, and Provincial Airlines (PAL)) are subject to dynamic pricing.
Based on what I can surmise, flights with Bearskin Airlines only shouldn’t total more than 500 miles, which means that flights could price out as low as 6,000 points, but will likely price out closer to 12,900 points (the median value listed).
A quick search on the Aeroplan website shows a one-way flight from Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Thunder Bay (YQT) prices out at 15,000 Aeroplan points plus $39 in taxes and fees.
That same itinerary booked with cash prices out at $681. The pricing appears to be fairly consistent across many dates in 2026.
This example works out to a value of 4.28 cents per point, which is excellent and more than double our valuation of Aeroplan points at 2.1 cents per point.
Indeed, this is largely in line with the great value you can get by booking flights with Aeroplan’s regional partners using points.
While they aren’t as flashy as, say, Lufthansa First Class, there’s definitely plenty of value to be found, and also plenty of adventure to be had, too.
Conclusion
Aeroplan has added Bearskin Airlines as the latest regional carrier to become a redemption partner.
Flights are now bookable online, through the Air Canada app, and via the Aeroplan Contact Centre.
It’s great to see Aeroplan incorporating more and more Canadian regional carriers into its partner redemption network. The value to be found here is strong, even though I don’t imagine most Aeroplan members will take advantage of the opportunity.
I’m curious to see which partners Aeroplan will add next, as it inches closer to the 50-airline mark.
