Originally Posted by amymeibt
YOu are right, they match the status. I am more interested in the free earned ticket, only lose 1k online booking bonus each tickt but earn additional ticket every 2/3/5 flights without fare restriction
FWIW, status matching is a reasonably common thing done by most airlines. It is a benefit here in that it's written and defined - you don't have to call and grovel for it - but I probably wouldn't use it as a prime motivator for getting the card.
I'm like you: I'd want to know more about the strings attached to those "free" and "companion" tickets.