Aeromexico's on my short list for Latin America with Luna — they take cabin (9 kg combined) and checked baggage (45 kg combined), one pet per passenger, 8 weeks minimum age. Brachy-breed dogs and cats can't fly in the hold, full stop.
Aeromexico'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 Aeromexico treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Accepted in the cabin | 96% | |
| Pet + carrier max weight | 9 kg (incl. carrier) | 95% | |
| Pets per passenger | 1 per passenger | 95% |
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Accepted in the hold | 95% | |
| Pet + carrier max weight | 45 kg (incl. carrier) | 94% |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy | Not yet documented | — |
Aeromexico caps cabin pets at 9 kg combined with the carrier. Weigh the pet plus the soft carrier before booking — an at-counter weight check that exceeds 9 kg triggers an automatic move to the hold or refusal. The cabin slot does not bundle with hold capacity, so an overweight pet pays the hold fare on top of any non-refundable cabin fee.
Frequently asked
- How many pets can I bring on Aeromexico?
- Aeromexico allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
- What is the cabin weight limit on Aeromexico?
- In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 9 kg. Heavier pets (up to 45 kg) travel in the hold.
- 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.
- 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.
Bring the right paperwork — the liability letter, the rabies cert, the good-health note — and AM is a smooth ride. Your plan will tell you which forms you actually need for your route.
Glossary
- ISO chip
- 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.