FT's email notification system didn't alert me to your post so just checking now and see 4 seats on Jan 8 but only on 40 hour long flights for 70k points on Egypt Air and Ethiopian. Do you recall which airlines did you see earlier today?

Also, I had no idea Etihad inventory would show on Air France but I see some and I'm guessing it's possible it could be different from the inventory on AA. I'm now loaded with apps from Aeroplan, Flying Blue, United, American, Virgin - will check each individually few times a day, especially few days before the needed date. Any other options I should be ready to check on please advise - thx!