Flight had nearly 300 people aboard, many traveling to Hawaii for the holidays
Eruption Sunday contained within the summit area, weren’t threatening nearby communities
Eruption not considered imminent for Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984
Schools, homes, businesses all bore the brunt of heavy rains
Travellers will be required to pay for their own tests prior to arriving
Hurricane Douglas was 440 miles (705 kilometres) east of Hilo early Saturday