Turkish Airlines modified a plane so that Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, of Turkey, who holds the title of the tallest living adult female, could travel for the first time.
World’s Tallest Woman Finally Flies With Some Major Accommodations
By
Haider Ali in
Amazing
On 5th November 2022
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The tallest lady in the world was able to fly to San Francisco aboard Turkish Airlines' modified aircraft.
Turkey's Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, was recognized as the tallest woman alive in 2021 by Guinness World Records.
(Image: @rumeysagelgi/Instagram)
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The 7 foot 7-inch web developer typically utilizes a wheelchair and walker to get around.
Weaver Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that frequently results in great stature and causes bone overgrowth, is to blame for her extraordinary height.
Rumeysa had never flown before because, even when she was younger, her height prevented her from fitting in a normal airplane seat.
(Image: @rumeysagelgi/Instagram)
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But in order to allow her to board in September, Turkish Airlines managed to tear out six of its seats and replaced them with a stretcher.
Rumeysa was able to go to California in the US thanks to the installation of a specially designed stretcher.
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The 7ft woman spoke about the experience on Instagram and noted: “A flawless journey from start to finish... this was my first plane ride but it certainly won't be my last... heartfelt thank you to each and every person who has been a part of my journey.”
Rumeysa is thought to have traveled in order to progress in her software development job.
While in the US, she will collaborate with Guinness World Records as well.
(Image: @rumeysagelgi/Instagram)
Rumeysa and Guinness have a relationship together since, in her brief existence, she held a remarkable five records.
She held the record for being the tallest teen in existence in 2014.
The longest finger on a live female, the largest hands on a living female, and the longest back on a living female were all records she gathered earlier this year.
Amazingly, Rumeysa's longest finger is 11.2 cm, and her left hand is 24.93 cm long.
Only 17.23 cm is the average hand's length, according to Healthline.
Rumeysa is only the 27th confirmed case in history and is the first individual to be identified with Weaver syndrome in Turkey.
She uses her position to speak out on behalf of others who suffer from unusual medical issues.
She said: “Being different is not as bad as you think. It can bring you unexpected success.”