The entitlement vibe is rather nauseating in the OPs whinge post. Here’s something for you to ponder: Assume responsibility for your own choices.

Just checked QR’s website. There are a phalanx of options between Syracuse and Chennai, some of them offering transfer times in either ORD or PHL between 1.5 and 3 hours. All connection flights are with AA, except via JFK which is B6.

In short: Shorter connections are available; it’s easily possible to avoid JFK and; it’s possible to select a connecting flight which will interline your bags.