Passenger missions seem a bit unbalanced to me...I can get offers to take someone to Sag A* for 20Million or whatever, or a 14ly jump to next system for 7Million. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to realise which approach has the greater earning potential Vs time.
Needs serious re-balance pass, or the longer missions should be offering a s ton more coin.
I believe the long distance treks are just an incentive to Explorers like myself.
You can still get a decent jump range even with Cabins, and with use of the Neutron Hurt Highway; you can make the trek in no time and earn a nice penny doing so