Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Aeroméxico or Viva?

Aeroméxico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Viva: 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Where do Aeroméxico and Viva fly from?

Aeroméxico's main hubs are Mexico City (MEX). Viva's are Monterrey (MTY), Mexico City (MEX). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Aeroméxico and Viva partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Aeroméxico: SkyTeam; Viva: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

AM vs VB · 2026 comparison

Aeroméxico vs Viva

Q: Do Aeroméxico and Viva include a carry-on on basic economy?

Aeroméxico: Basic fares include a carry-on and a personal item (10 kg combined), but no checked bag. Viva: The cheapest fare includes only a personal item.

Aeroméxico wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; Viva doesn't clearly win any category. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Aeroméxico

Wins 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Cheaper checked bags

Viva

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Aeroméxico wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; Viva doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Aeroméxico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm · Viva: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Aeroméxico: Included on every fare · Viva: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Aeroméxico: $30 · Viva: $38–$65

Side by side

	Aeroméxico	Viva
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	45 × 35 × 20 cm	45 × 35 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	$30	$38–$65
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	Aeroméxico Rewards	None
Main hubs	MEX	MTY, MEX

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in).

Aeroméxico includes it on every fare, while Viva charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Aeroméxico, 10 kg (22 lb) on Viva.

Personal items: 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on Aeroméxico, and 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) on Viva.

A first checked bag on Aeroméxico costs $30 on flights between the U.S. and Mexico, and a first checked bag on Viva costs $38–$65 on flights between the U.S. and Mexico.

Basic economy

Aeroméxico (Basic): Basic fares include a carry-on and a personal item (10 kg combined), but no checked bag.

Viva (Zero): The cheapest fare includes only a personal item.

Loyalty and where they fly

Aeroméxico is in SkyTeam and Viva is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Aeroméxico Rewards (Aeroméxico) and none (Viva).

Aeroméxico's main hubs are Mexico City (MEX). Viva's are Monterrey (MTY), Mexico City (MEX). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Aeroméxico if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
cheaper checked bags
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from MEX

Choose Viva if you want…

nonstops from MTY, MEX

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.