Getting earlier flight DOH-LHR on AA redemption

[FromTheRail]

I've got a DOH-LHR flight coming up soon, it's QR7

QR3 leaves an hour earlier
I'm on AA redemption tickets which aren't showing QR3 as available, but on Expert Flyer I can see there are plenty of seats left (9+ in J)

Do you think it's possible to get the earlier flight, or even worth the hassle of trying to get it??

I know baggage is a nightmare in LHR currently so don't want to overcomplicate things

 

[levelnine]

You could always try going to the airport early enough to see if they'll move you to the earlier flight, but I highly doubt they'll do it.

And if there's no award availability for the flight, no chance of getting it done beforehand over the phone.

 

[FromTheRail]

You could always try going to the airport early enough to see if they'll move you to the earlier flight, but I highly doubt they'll do it.

And if there's no award availability for the flight, no chance of getting it done beforehand over the phone.

Forgot to say I'm also on a connecting flight from Australia before that

 

[levelnine]

Forgot to say I'm also on a connecting flight from Australia before that

You could ask at check-in in Australia, but I think the answer is likely to be no.

 

[FromTheRail]

You could ask at check-in in Australia, but I think the answer is likely to be no.

That is my feeling as well, but was wondering if there was any experience from others