Zurich Airport has continued its upward trajectory despite the war in Iran. Passenger numbers climbed again in March. The shops also made more turnover. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox In March, 2.47 million passengers travelled through Zurich Airport, according to a press release issued on Tuesday evening. This represents an increase of 4.9% compared to the same month last year. However, the growth rate has slowed since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. In January (+6.8%) and February (+7.9%), passenger numbers rose more strongly than in March. The growth is due to European flights. Some 1.88 million people flew through Zurich Airport for European travel. This was 9.3% more than a year ago. Fewer passengers from the Middle East In contrast, the number of intercontinental travellers fell by 6.9% to 584,441. After Iran attacked the major airports in the United Arab Emirates, these hubs temporarily ceased operations. Passengers from the Middle East …