We are paid to run a schedule. From A-B on time. That is the whole basis of RPT.
BS, BSM, we are paid to get the crew, passengers,mail and cargo from A-B safely. Our aircraft intact and our crew and passengers uninjured or worse. Nowhere in the CARS, CAO's AIP or any other legal document that governs our conduct and decision making is schedule a consideration. It is only important to commercial and mangement numpties.