1 hour ago, treetops said:

 

Yes, and the airline would normally automatically put you on it.  Don't waste any time though as if they think you went shopping instead of directly to the gate they'll say it's your fault and charge you.

 

That being the case, nothing to be gained from changing our flights to the slightly later one after all.

Shoot for the first and if miss it get on the second , albeit not in seats of our choice. 

3 hours ago, trucking said:

 

That being the case, nothing to be gained from changing our flights to the slightly later one after all.

Shoot for the first and if miss it get on the second , albeit not in seats of our choice. 

And you are assuming there are available seats on the later flight.