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As his 30-day challenge nears its end, the host has accumulated about 5,000 miles. Recognizing that this isn't nearly enough for a free flight, he consults with expert Jax, a miles redemption guru renowned for snagging business class seats at a fraction of their cash value.
Jax emphasizes the importance of understanding the true worth of miles. For example, redeeming a one-way business class flight to Japan costing $2,800 in cash would require approximately 54,500 miles—offering a valuation of about 5 cents per mile, which exceeds the ideal threshold of 2 cents per mile for optimal value.