Aeromexico lets dogs ride in the cabin, but the fine print earns its own column in my notes. The cabin weight cap sits at 9 kg, and that single number decides whether your dog flies at your feet or somewhere less pleasant. Luna, as always, disapproves of anything involving a scale. Before you book, weigh honestly and read on, because the details reward the meticulous.

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 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.

In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-28
Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-20
Snub-nosed breeds listBulldogPugBoxerBoston TerrierPekingeseShih TzuChow ChowBullmastiffCane CorsoBrussels GriffonShar PeiMastiffverified 2026-07-27
Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-07-20
Advance booking notice72 hoursverified 2026-07-28
Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-07-14
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-06-07
Max pets per flight4verified 2026-07-20
Banned destinations Yesverified 2026-07-21
Max weight kg9 kgverified 2026-06-15
Min age weeks8 weeksverified 2026-05-31
Nursing allowed Noverified 2026-07-01
Aircraft restrictions Yesverified 2026-07-20
Pregnant animals accepted Noverified 2026-06-15
Carrier size40 × 30 × 20 cmverified 2026-07-20
Max weight (pet + crate)9 kgverified 2026-05-31
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, Soft sided required, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-20

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-06-15
Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-20
Hold: Snub-nosed breeds listBulldogPugBoxerBoston TerrierPekingeseShih TzuChow ChowBullmastiffCane CorsoBrussels GriffonShar PeiMastiffverified 2026-07-27
Hold: Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-06-25
Hold: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-07-14
Hold: Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-06-24
Hold: Cold-weather embargo7°Cverified 2026-07-10
Hold: Heat embargo35°Cverified 2026-06-26
Hold: Max weight kg45 kgverified 2026-06-15
Hold: Min age weeks8 weeksverified 2026-05-31
Hold: Nursing allowed Noverified 2026-07-01
Hold: Sedation allowed Yesverified 2026-07-06
Hold: Carrier size120 × 79 cmverified 2026-07-17
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)45 kgverified 2026-05-31
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-17
Cargo: Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-20
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-07-20
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds listBulldogPugBoxerBoston TerrierPekingeseShih TzuChow ChowBullmastiffCane CorsoBrussels GriffonShar PeiMastiffverified 2026-07-25
Cargo: One-way fee252 USDverified 2026-07-20
Cargo: Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-06-25
Cargo: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-06-24
Cargo: Heat embargo75°Cverified 2026-07-20
Cargo: Nursing allowed Noverified 2026-07-01
Cargo: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-20

Health & documents

High risk rabies excluded Yesverified 2026-07-10
Health certificate required Yesverified 2026-07-20
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-07-20
Microchip · Required Yesverified 2026-07-21
Health certificate · Issuera veterinary physicianverified 2026-07-04
Health certificate · Required Yesverified 2026-07-20
Health certificate · Government endorsed Yesverified 2026-06-04
Rabies vaccination · Required Yesverified 2026-07-20
Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination15 daysverified 2026-06-04
Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination8 weeksverified 2026-07-20
Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days5 daysverified 2026-07-20

Other rules

Minimum age8 weeksverified 2026-07-15
Assistance animals accepted Yesverified 2026-07-20
Emotional support animals allowed Yesverified 2026-07-20

Service & assistance animals

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
Esa noteemotional support pet will not be possibleverified 2026-07-04
Fee waived Yesverified 2026-07-20
Recognized Yesverified 2026-07-14
Cabin allowed Yesverified 2026-07-14
Esa recognized Yesverified 2026-07-14
Forms required Yesverified 2026-06-19
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-07-14
Breed restrictionsNo dangerous breeds will be accepted as service dogsverified 2026-07-20
Advance notice hours2 hoursverified 2026-07-20
Documentation required Yesverified 2026-07-20
Aeromexico requires the pet request at least 72 hours before scheduled departure on flights from Paris or Amsterdam. Submit that request no later than three full days out. Confirm the booking window against your departure time, not your arrival. Late requests from these cities are not accommodated, so build the 72-hour buffer into the trip calendar first.
Aeromexico transports no pet at temperatures below 20°F, which equals -6.6°C. Check the forecast for departure, connection, and arrival airports before travel. Below 45°F, an acclimation certificate becomes necessary, so obtain that document in advance for cold-weather routes. If any point on the route drops under -6.6°C, expect the animal to be refused transport.

Frequently asked

How many pets can I bring on Aeromexico?
Aeromexico allows 1 in the cabin, up to 1 in the hold, 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.
How far in advance must I book my pet on Aeromexico?
Add your pet to the booking at least 72 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
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.
Aeromexico cargo charges 252 USD one way on international routes for a dog. Budget that amount per direction and double it for a round trip. Confirm the figure at booking, since domestic pricing differs and runs in Mexican pesos. Keep the 252 USD separate from ticket costs when comparing total travel spend across carriers.
So Aeromexico works for dogs in cabin, cargo, and hold, provided you hit the 9 kg cabin cap and the 72-hour clock. That is a lot of moving parts for one trip, which is precisely why I stopped trusting memory. Feed your actual route, dates, and dog into Pawgo's plan-builder and get a personalized plan that catches the thresholds before the airport does.
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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.