If the door is opened and the slide does not inflate, what is the procedure?

When faced with the situation where the door is opened but the slide does not inflate, the appropriate procedure is to pull the red manual inflate handle. This action is crucial because it directly activates the manual inflation mechanism of the slide, which is essential for the safety and timely evacuation of passengers and crew in an emergency situation.

In this scenario, relying on awaiting automatic deployment can lead to delays that may be detrimental to safety, particularly if immediate evacuation is necessary. Notifying the cabin crew or checking for obstruction, while important in certain situations, do not address the urgent need to ensure the slide is operational for use, thus making manual inflation the primary action necessary.