Originally Posted by
sbm12
On the newer 737s you don't even have to lift anything; just pop the handle and get out of the way as the windows swings out on its own. For the door exits it is important to let go as the slide inflates and pulls the door away from you, lest you get yanked out of the plane before the slide finishes inflating.
For the big door exits that swing open, it's important to hang onto the bar attached to the wall of the plane near the door. We were told during DL road warrior training that FAs fail their requalification if they forget this.
BTW, thanks to the DL DO RWT day, I do actually know that I can open the door of any DL aircraft because I have done it.