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Aerolineas Argentinas lets dogs travel in the cabin, and the cutoff that decides everything is the 9 kg cabin weight limit. That single number sorts a lot of pets into cargo before you even reach the counter. Luna would clear it with room to spare, but she still disapproves of taxiing. Check the scale before you book, not after.
Aerolineas Argentinas's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Aerolineas Argentinas handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Cargo: Animals in heat accepted✗ Noverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-07-14
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-20
Quarantine · Required✓ Yesverified 2026-06-05
Other rules
Minimum age12 weeksverified 2026-07-20
Minimum age weeks12 weeksverified 2026-08-28
Reserve a cargo pet spot with Aerolineas Argentinas at least 72 hours before departure. Booking runs through the airline's WhatsApp line at 54 9 11 4940 4798. Contact that number three days ahead and confirm the reservation before arriving at the airport. Missing the 72-hour window forfeits the cargo slot for that flight.
Snub-nosed breeds require additional handling to travel in Aerolineas Argentinas cargo. Confirm the specific brachycephalic conditions with the airline's cargo desk before booking. Provide the breed at reservation so the cargo team applies the correct rules. Do not assume acceptance based on the general cargo policy alone. Handle this step before purchasing the ticket.
Every route has its own thresholds, and Aerolineas Argentinas is no exception once you factor in weight limits and cargo lead times. Build a personalized plan for your exact trip with Pawgo's plan-builder, which pulls the current rules for your pet and destination into one place. I keep a printed copy in three places now, and Luna approves of that much preparation.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 31, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Aerolineas Argentinas?
Yes, Aerolineas Argentinas allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 9 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Aerolineas Argentinas allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Aerolineas Argentinas bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Aerolineas Argentinas require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Aerolineas Argentinas requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Aerolineas Argentinas?
Yes, Aerolineas Argentinas offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How many pets can I bring on Aerolineas Argentinas?
Aerolineas Argentinas allows 2 in the cabin, up to 2 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
Flying Aerolineas Argentinas?
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