Qantas Rivals Seize on Woes to Call for End of Market Dominance

Qantas Airways Ltd.’s fall from grace has prompted rival airlines, airport operators and travel agents to call for swift structural reform to open the market to more carriers and rein in the giant.

In just the past month, Qantas has been hit by a class action over its retention of Covid-era travel credits and sued by Australia’s competition regulator for allegedly selling seats on already canceled flights. Amid the outcry, then-Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce brought forward his retirement.

In the latest blow to the airline’s reputation, Australia’s highest court this week ruled that Qantas illegally sacked almost 1,700 ...