Aeroméxico infant and child policy: lap infants, bassinets and car seats
Your guide to Aeroméxico's infant policies. Find rules for lap infants, baggage, strollers, car seats, and onboard bassinets for babies up to 11 kg.
Aeroméxico’s policies for family travel include a generous baggage allowance for infants, who typically get one extra checked bag plus a stroller or car seat. The airline also offers onboard cribs for babies on longer journeys, though this service requires an advance reservation and may require a specific seat purchase.
| Topic | What Aeroméxico says |
|---|---|
| Lap infant, international flights | On international flights, infants under 2 years old traveling on an adult's lap are usually charged a nominal fee.Source |
| Baby in its own seat | It is possible to purchase a separate seat for an infant. If a seat is purchased, an approved car seat may be brought on board for the baby.Source |
| Bassinet | Aeroméxico offers onboard cribs for babies weighing up to 11 kg (approximately 24 pounds) on longer journeys. Advance reservation is essential, and on international flights, the guardian must be in an AM Plus seat.Source |
| Checking a car seat | An infant is typically allowed a stroller or car seat in addition to an extra piece of checked baggage. Specifics may depend on the fare class.Source |
| Car seat on board | An approved car seat can be used on board for a baby if a separate seat has been purchased for them. Passengers should contact the airline for guidelines on approved car seat types.Source |
| Infant baggage | When traveling with an infant, you are typically entitled to an additional piece of checked baggage and a stroller or car seat. The specifics may vary depending on your fare class.Source |
Lap infants and infant fares
On Aeroméxico flights, children under 2 years old can travel on an adult’s lap. For international flights, the airline usually charges a nominal fee for a lap infant. If you prefer more space, you have the option to purchase a separate seat for your infant. If you purchase a separate seat for your baby, you may be able to bring an approved car seat on board.
“For infants under 2 years old, you have the option of having them travel on your lap (usually for a nominal fee on international flights) or purchasing a separate seat for them, which offers more space and the possibility of using an approved car seat.”
Official wording, aeromexico.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“You may be able to bring an approved car seat on board for your baby, provided you have purchased a separate seat for them.”
Official wording, aeromexico.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Newborns and proof of age
Aeroméxico requires you to present proof of your baby’s age at the airport. For domestic flights within Mexico, a birth certificate is typically all that is needed. For any international flights, a valid passport is mandatory for your baby. Be sure to have a copy of the correct document easily accessible when you travel.
“Domestic Flights: Typically, all you'll need is your baby's birth certificate as proof of age. Keep a copy readily accessible. International Flights: A valid passport is mandatory for your baby.”
Official wording, aeromexico.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Bassinets
Onboard cribs, or bassinets, are available on longer journeys for babies who weigh up to 11 kg (approximately 24 pounds). It is essential to make an advance reservation to secure a crib for your flight. For international travel, the parent or guardian traveling with the baby must be seated in an AM Plus seat to be eligible for this service.
“For enhanced comfort on longer journeys, Aeroméxico offers cribs on board. These are designed for babies weighing up to 11 kg (approximately 24 pounds). Advance reservation is essential for this service. On international flights, the parent or guardian must be seated in an AM Plus seat to be eligible for a crib.”
Official wording, aeromexico.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Strollers and car seats
You are typically allowed to check either a stroller or a car seat when traveling with an infant. To use a car seat on board, you must purchase a separate seat for your baby. Aeroméxico has specific guidelines on which car seat types are approved for use in the cabin, so you should contact the airline to get these details before your flight.
Full details, with the airline’s own wording: Aeroméxico car seat and stroller policy.
“When traveling with an infant on an Aeromexico flight, you are typically entitled to an additional piece of checked baggage and a stroller or car seat (the specifics may vary depending on your fare class).”
Official wording, aeromexico.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Baby baggage
When you fly with an infant, you are typically entitled to an additional piece of checked baggage for the baby. This is in addition to being able to check a stroller or a car seat. The specifics of this allowance may vary depending on your fare class, so it is a good idea to confirm your exact baggage allowance with the airline.
“When traveling with an infant on an Aeromexico flight, you are typically entitled to an additional piece of checked baggage and a stroller or car seat (the specifics may vary depending on your fare class).”
Official wording, aeromexico.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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