Viral: The worlds tallest woman, according to Guinness World Records (GWR), Rumeysa Gelgi, recently posted a rather peculiar yet inspiring experience flying. GWR posted a video on Instagram in which Gelgi is seen traveling with Turkish Airlines lying on a stretcher due to her special needs. How does the worlds tallest woman travel and visit her friends Turkish Airlines provided Rumeysas flight for her recent adventures to the US and UK, the caption read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords)In the video, Gelgi said her trip was exciting as she wore a big smile after being escorted onto the plane by airline staff she even said, I am literally so excited, my heart beats fast.Why lie down on flights for Rumeysa GelgiGelgi shared in a comment on the video that she sleeps throughout flights because of scoliosis. Plus, I have 2 long rods and 30 screws in my spine which prevent my spine from bending or twisting. So I always have to keep my back straight and flat. Flying on a stretcher is the safest—and only—option for me to travel by air, she shared. Social media hails Gelgi and Turkish airlinesThe video soon went viral on social media, where people praised both the strength of Gelgi and the care of Turkish Airlines. She is a lovely lady, and Turkish Airlines, I am sure, took good care of her, one user commented. Another added, We love you, Rumeysa Gelgi. Many appreciated the airlines thoughtful arrangements, with one user writing, This woman is a national treasure for the Turks. Who is Rumeysa GelgiRumeysa Gelgi, at an unbelievable 215.16 cm (7 ft 0.7 in), holds five titles of the Guinness World Records. Her stature is due to a rare genetic mutation called Weaver Syndrome, for which she was diagnosed at birth because she was unusually large for a newborn baby. Besides this, Gelgi is an activist, public speaker, and a researcher. She reads crime novels for fun and lives with her nice family, whom she has been spared from Weaver Syndrome.
