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World’s tallest woman goes on first flight as airline rips out six seats to make room
Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, from Turkey, who was named Guinness World Records tallest living adult female, was able to fly for the first time thanks to Turkish Airlines adapting plane

World’s tallest woman goes on first flight as airline rips out six seats to make room

Turkish Airlines adapted one of their planes to allow the world’s tallest woman to fly to San Francisco.

Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, from Turkey, was named the tallest living woman by Guinness World Records in 2021.

Usually, the 7ft 0.7in web developer uses a wheelchair and walker to get around.

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Her incredible height is due to Weaver Syndrome – a rare genetic condition that causes bone overgrowth and often causes tall stature.

Rumeysa had never flown before as she was too tall to fit in normal airline seats even when she was younger.

However, in September, Turkish Airlines ripped six seats from its air carrier and replaced them with stretcher to allow her to board.

World's tallest woman on stretcher in plane
World's tallest woman travels on a plane for the first time (Image: Instagram.com/rumeysagelgi)