Airline schedule changes create impossible connection windows with no recourse

Travelers face sudden flight itinerary changes where airlines replace direct flights with connections that have dangerously tight transfer times (often 30-60 minutes), making missed connections highly likely. Passengers have no practical way to rebook or get compensation before the flight, and airlines provide no proactive solutions. Current airline customer service channels are slow and unresponsive, leaving travelers stuck with high-risk itineraries or forced to pay for expensive last-minute rebooking.