The world’s tallest wife revealed that she was “forced” to pay for six aircraft seats when she was traveling – because she had to spend the entire flight to a Brancard.
Earlier this year, Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at 0.7 inch, revealed her plans to visit every country after celebrating her 28th birthday.
But for the Guinness World Record Holder, who travels with a plane, car or any other form of transport, this is no easy achievement.
Rumeysa, who lives in the Karabük Province Turkey, usually comes in a wheelchair or with the help of a walker, and her large stature is the result of a condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes an accelerated growth.
After she was too long to fit in ordinary aircraft seats for most of her life, she can now travel the whole world thanks to Turkish Airlines, which tore six seats aboard one of his aircraft and replaced it with a specially manufactured stretcher.
In September 2022, Rumeysa took to the air for the first time and fly from San Francisco to California – a journey that she describes as ‘flawless’ from start to end.
The freelance website has flown at least once a year since, and only with her national airline, as it is one of the few airlines offered by the Brancher Service.
Although she marked a number of countries on her bucket list, including Spain, Italy, the US and the United Kingdom, her search for new places did not come without the fair part of the obstacles.
Earlier this year, Rumeysa Gelgi, who stands at 7ft 0.7, revealed her plans to visit every country after celebrating her 28th birthday
After she was too high to fit in ordinary aircraft seats for most of her life, she could now travel the whole world thanks to Turkish Airlines, which tore six seats aboard one of his aircraft and replaced it with a specially manufactured stretcher
Since she can’t sit down regular airlines, Rumeysa has to stretch on the plane and lie down the entire flight
Since she can’t sit down regular aviation chairs, Rumeysa has to stretch on the plane and lie down the entire flight.
She also has to arrive four hours before her flight to meet with medical staff and pay for the space that takes up the stretcher, which is usually six seats.
Rumeysa still has to travel by bus or train; Although she hopes to fulfill it in the coming months.
The lack of accessibility in visiting historical or significant buildings and areas is one of the most challenging aspects of travel for Rumeysa.
“Sometimes it is disturbing to hold myself back to visit remarkable places and experience the wealth of history,” the content creator told Luxury Travel daily, as reported what the jam is.
She added: ‘It can be frustrating with the knowledge that the only thing that stands in the way is the lack of accessibility. My top priority is always safety; Not only to protect my wheelchair, but also to harm myself.
‘With spine implants, even a slight fall can be extremely dangerous. Unless proper access is available, I choose not to take any unnecessary risks. ‘
Although Rumeysa hopes to explore next East Asia – more specifically Tokyo, Kyoto, Shanghai and Seoul – are her one wish to visit the ancient monuments in her hometown, Safranbolu.
She must also arrive four hours before her flight to meet with medical staff and pay the space that takes up the stretcher, which is usually six seats
Rumeysa still has to travel by bus or train; Although she hopes to fulfill it in the coming months
She marked a number of countries on her bucket list, including Spain, Italy, the US and the UK (in the photo)
She said: ‘One of the most famous areas is the old city, where visitors can see well-preserved Ottoman era houses, mansions and bath houses.
“Unfortunately, even though I live very close, I couldn’t visit there. It is not very accessible. ‘
Rumeysa noted that when she visited old churches in the past, the navigation on the website was physically challenging, adding: ‘Historical sites are often left in their original state, which I completely understand and respect.
‘In most cases, people and staff are friendly and willing to help. Although I really appreciate their intentions, the solutions are not always the safest or most practical. ‘
Rumeysa hopes for more ‘innovative ways’ to make historical websites accessible to visitors with ‘restrictions’, and adds: ‘Everyone deserves the chance to get in touch with the past, regardless of mobility.’
