PAPEETE, French Polynesia (25 December 2000) -- Employees of SOMCAT, the company that provides fuel to Tahiti's international airport have called a five-day strike stranding at least 800 travelers. The stranded tourists are awaiting flights with Air France and AOM from Faa airport, the international gateway to French Polynesia. | | The strikers are demanding improved security and hygiene and the strike is expected to be lifted on Saturday, August 26. © CDNN - CYBER DIVER NEWS NETWORK |