Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 414; Flight Crew Type 12000
Situational Awareness
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Company Policy; Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors; Procedure
While taxiing out at ATL; with taxi light illuminated and aircraft in motion; we were cut off by a (other carrier) baggage cart. The tug had no identifying marks visible; but the aft of the two empty baggage carts was XXXXXX. This action hindered the safe operation of my aircraft; causing us to take appropriate actions to prevent a mishap. Most concerning is that this is a very common occurrence with (other carrier) [ramp workers] in ATL; making it one of the most dangerous ground operations in our system. Once out of the Ramp Area; Ground Control has a great handle on things. This was reported immediately to Atlanta Ground Control.
B737 Captain reported a ground conflict with a tug and baggage carts as they moved through the ramp area.