here is nbc's chris klakkam. >> reporter: dreaded airline fees, frequent flyers pay processing, quickes when reward points are used. >> once you add up all these fees for using the frequent flyer miles sometimes you might as well buy the ticket outright. >> brian kelly, founder of pointsguide.com, has compiled his own list of frustrating fee. >> crazy carry on baggage fees, for bringing a purse on board you'll pay area carry-on fee. i hope airlines realize how ridiculous and misleading these fees can be. >> frustration is likely to grow, heading into the holidays. consumers have very little recourse. >> these fees have become major money makers. these fees are not going away. >> not going away. maybe you can get them removed or reduced. >> i call them and ask them to wave the fee. you would be surprised how often that can work. it never hurts to ask. >> or to ask around for an airline that has the fewest fees like jetblue or southwest. chris klakkam, nbc news. >> if you have a good tip for how to save money on airline fees i am all ears. it is a tough thing to do. >> i just simplify,