It's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest

David Seymour's job over the next few weeks is making sure that American Airlines flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Seymour is American's chief operating officer,

David Seymour's job over the next few weeks is making sure that American Airlines flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

U.S. carriers Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lifted their fourth-quarter forecasts on Thursday, betting on buoyant domestic travel demand during the holiday season and improved pricing.