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Kelly-Ann Mills

World's tallest woman flies on plane for first time as airline removes six seats

The world’s tallest woman has flown on a plane for the first time in her life after Turkish Airlines moved six economy seats to make room for her.

Rumeysa Gelgi – who features in the Guinness Book of World Records for her 7ft height – took the 13-hour flight on Turkey's national carrier.

The 25-year-old usually gets around using her wheelchair, as she has Weaver syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing rapid growth.

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