Remember when UA stopped CLE as a hub? Fortunately, CO moved in and saved the day. Now UA is doing it again. UA is alslo reducing service at LAX but not to the same extent as CLE.
Not only where there two direct flights, they were nonstop direct flights to boot.
Do not agree to the schedule change online. The system prefers to reschedule using the same routing. A phone call will easily get you moved to connecting service via IAH,DEN,ORD,IAD,or SFO.