Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman at 7ft 0.7in, has shared her travel challenges, including needing six plane seats due to her condition, Weaver syndrome. With Turkish Airlines offering a stretcher on their flights, she can now travel more comfortably, having recently visited several countries. Despite her height making travel complex and often inaccessible, Rumeysa is determined to fulfill her travel aspirations, although she still faces hurdles in accessing many historic sites during her adventures.
Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman at 7ft 0.7in, must pay for six plane seats because of her condition, which requires her to travel on a stretcher.
Despite facing numerous travel obstacles due to her height and condition, Rumeysa Gelgi remains determined to explore the world, having visited several countries already.
She's faced many challenges with accessibility at historic sites while traveling, though she continues to tick off countries from her travel bucket list.
Turkish Airlines is one of the few carriers that accommodates her needs, having modified a plane to include a stretcher, enabling her travels.
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