I dont want gift cards. I want to use my points how and when I see fit (within reason). Im not an idiot, I get that there will be very little availability during the Olympics or any major event for that matter, but to suggest that I should be "happy" that FF awards are (generally) available during off peak, both season and time, is just wrong. AFAIC, the FF program should reward you for your loyalty and not as a means to offload seats that you cant otherwise sell. And, if they wanted to be fair, those flights ought to be cheaper, points wise, as they are cash wise.