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I think you mean conformance, but in this case, your issue is not conformance but pro-active rebooking.
Like anything else, some money will be spent (for instance in your case, where at least duty of care will be expanded whilst it could have been avoided) and some money will be saved (by enabling an early updated knowledge of what passengers are expected on every flight and thus improving time keeping compared to not having it - delays cost airlines huge amounts of money each year).
Obviously, whether compensation is due or not depends on the reason for the delay on the incoming aircraft.