TRAVEL BRIEFS

TICKETS FOR THE '88 WINTER OLYMPICS in Calgary, Alberta, Feb 13-28 are going fast, so act now if you plan on attending. Many popular events have already sold out, and major hotels are almost full. For ticket information, call (403) 270-6088. For accommodations, call (403) 262-6630. A LISTING OF U.S. BED-AND-BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS is available for $3 by sending your request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Sweet Dreams and Toast Inc., PO Box 4835-0035, Washington, DC 20008. AIRLINE PERFORMANCE REPORTS will soon be presented to the U.S. Transportation Department as a result of government and consumer pressure. Reports will include the percentage of arrivals and departures within 15 minutes of scheduled time; number and explanation of delays and cancellations; and indications of how many passengers have lost baggage. STAYS IN JAPANESE HOMES are being offered to adult travelers by World Exchange July 28-Aug. 27. The $1,975 cost covers New York-Tokyo round-trip flight, transportation to and from the home-stay center, room and board with host family, a two-day tour of Tokyo, and lectures and demonstrations of Japanese arts. For information write: Dorothy Guellec, PO Box 362, 4 Wolf Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; or call (914) 271-5644.