I've sat next to A list passengers on 3 occassions, 2 of which didn't drink. Both of them gave me some tickets to use. Never been asked if the name on them was mine. We used to get 4 free tickets with every free ticket, but with the new system you don't. It seems the only time I get them is for my birthday bonus.
Most of my flights are early morning going and the returning ones are usually when I have a meeting to be at that night...so really don't miss them.