If your pet weighs a maximum of 22 lb (10 kg), including the cage, you may carry it as Pet On Board. Otherwise, your pet will have to travel as Pet In Belly.
Type of Cage
If you carry a dog, the cage may be soft (cloth) or rigid (plastic). If you carry a cat, it must be rigid (plastic). In both cases, it must comply with the permitted dimensions.
Place on board
The cage must go under the seat in front of you safeguarded with a zip tie that we will provide you at the airport. Your pet can't leave it during the flight.
The weight between your pet and the cage must not exceed 100 lb (45 kg). Consider that your pet should be able to turn freely around its axis and to stand in its four legs inside it.
Size and conditions of the cage
The cage must measure a maximum of 62 in (158 cm) total, with a rigid structure and scratchproof surface. It also must be clean, waterproof, well-ventilated, free from objects that may harm your pet, with no wheels and equipped with handles for lifting.
You must label the cage with your contact information (name, phone number, and address) and identification of the pet (name, age, and gender).
You can place spill-proof containers with food and water (provided by the customer) in the cage. The cage should contain absorbent materials or sanitary stones and neutralizer of aromas.
Service Restrictions
a) Only dogs and cats are permitted.
b) Pets under 4 months or in lactation, sick, dead, violent or pregnant females are not accepted.
c) There is a limit of 7 checked pets and 2 pets traveling on board per flight.
d) You can carry only one animal per cage.
e) Pets subjected to surgical procedures within 5 days before the flight cannot travel either.
Keep your pet well fed and hydrated
Feed and give water to your pet about four hours before the flight.
Have your pet get used to its cage
Allow your pet to get used to the cage days before traveling.
Carry a toy or garment
Put an object that is familiar to your pet in the cage so that it can travel more relaxed.
Keep the cage clean
Place absorbent material or sanitary stones in the cage.
Don't sedate your pet
Doing so may increase the risk of suffering cardiac or respiratory problems during the flight on some animals, in accordance with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the norms of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
How early do I have to be at the airport?
It is necessary that you arrive at the airport in advance so that the customer service agent can carry out an assessment that your pet complies with the requirements. Once you´re at the counter, you will have to:
Do you want to know more?
For more information about official provisions for traveling with pets, please visit:
How can I add this service to my reservation?
You can add the service during the purchase process, in My Trips, from our app, at airport counters or by calling our Call Center.
The fee for this service is listed under Additional Services Fees.