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Airline policy

Aeroméxico

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Mexico · Mexico City (MEX)

The short answer

Aeroméxico accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 10 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of about 45 × 30 × 25 cm. Cats are accepted on the same terms. The cabin option applies on long-haul routes too. The fee starts around MX$2,500.

Aeroméxico carries small pets in the cabin within a 10-kilogram combined limit and takes larger animals in the hold as checked baggage, with manifest cargo as an additional option. Mexico City and Monterrey serve as the airline’s principal hubs for connections throughout Mexico and onward to the rest of North America.

In-cabin travel
Allowed
Checked (hold) travel
Allowed
Manifest cargo
Allowed

Carrier and crate

Max in-cabin weight
10 kg
Max soft carrier
45 × 30 × 25 cm
Cats in cabin
Yes
Crate standard
IATA LAR
Typical fee
from MX$2,500
IATA Live Animals Regulations: IATA LAR

Breed and temperature

Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions — expect extra conditions or seasonal embargoes.

Booking the pet slot

Add the PETC (pet in cabin) service through Aeroméxico call centre at least 48 hours ahead; places are limited per flight and paid when confirmed.

Routes flown by Aeroméxico

Frequently asked questions

Does Aeroméxico allow pets in the cabin?

Aeroméxico accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 10 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of about 45 × 30 × 25 cm. Cats are accepted on the same terms. The cabin option applies on long-haul routes too. The fee starts around MX$2,500.

How heavy can a pet be to fly in the Aeroméxico cabin?

Up to 10 kg including the carrier. Above that your pet travels in the hold or as manifest cargo.

What size carrier does Aeroméxico allow in the cabin?

Roughly 45 × 30 × 25 cm, measured at the widest points. Soft carriers are expected so the bag can compress under the seat.

How much does Aeroméxico charge for a pet?

From about MX$2,500 each way, varying by route and cabin.

Comparing carriers for a route?

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