In 1942, due to the outbreak of World War II, commercial flights were suspended.

[3] Ansett Airways commenced operating services to Lord Howe Island in 1953.

[4] After the arrival of passenger jetliners in the 1950s, a gradual demise in flying boats began.

[8][9] Sydney by Seaplane and Seawing Airways, which are both trading names of Krug Agencies Pty Ltd,[11] operate return sight-seeing flights to Palm Beach[12][13] and elsewhere.

[14][15] Sydney Seaplanes offers a series of tour packages, as well as scenic flights.