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World’s tallest woman takes first flight after airline removes 6 seats

She boarded a plane for the first time In her life after Turkish Airlines removed six seats to make room for her

Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest living woman and holder of the Guinness World Record, boarded a plane for the first time In her life after Turkish Airlines removed six seats to make room for her. Ms. Gelgi travelled to San Francisco, California, from Istanbul, Turkey, after a 13-hour flight, according to an Instagram post she made. She measures a towering 215.16 cm tall, according to Guinness (7ft 0.7in). She also has the longest finger on a living person, the longest hands, and the longest back.

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The cause of Ms. Gelgi’s extraordinary height is a condition known as Weaver syndrome. Accelerated growth and noticeably advanced bone age are symptoms of the rare genetic condition. According to Guinness World Records, it also causes restricted joint mobility, instability when walking, and issues with breathing and swallowing.

On Instagram, Gelgi posted several photos of the trip and claimed it was “a flawless journey from start to finish.”

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“Although this was my first flight, it won’t be my last. Going forward, it will be an honour and a pleasure for me to travel with @turkishairlines. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make my journey possible “She wrote.

According to MailOnline, Golgi travelled to California to spend time developing her software career and working with Guinness World Records.

Before officially becoming the tallest woman in the world in 2021, Gelgi won her first Guinness World Record in 2014, when she was acknowledged as the tallest teen in the world. She also holds the record for having the world’s largest hands, longest finger, and longest back.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.