12 Jun, 2025
3 mins read

World’s Tallest Woman Forced to Book Six Plane Seats, Transported via Stretcher on Flights

World’s Tallest Woman’s Travel Journey: From Stretcher Flights to Accessibility Advocacy Standing at 7 feet 0.7 inches, Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, faces unique challenges while traveling. Diagnosed with Weaver syndrome—a rare condition causing accelerated growth—she relies on a wheelchair or walker for mobility. Her extraordinary height makes ordinary activities, like flying, nearly impossible. […]