European Union spokesman said on Friday that the ban on liquids in carry-on luggage will be allowed when new screening technology is introduced. The ban was scheduled to be lifted in April but this won’t be possible since technology to check for liquid explosives is not widely available, said EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani. According to him, the rule should be lifted in 2014.

Officials are also trying push technology companies to create solutions for airport security that are faster and more affordable. Currently, passengers traveling in, out or around EU are only allowed to carry liquids if they are in containers no larger than 100 milliliters (3.4 oz) and sealed in a transparent bag; there are no liquids allowed in carry-on bags.

The ban of liquids in carry-on bags were created 3 years ago, when the British security revealed a terrorist plan to blow up several aircraft by smuggling ingredients for liquid explosives in soft drink cans. Passengers are forbidden to carry wine or perfume bottles on board, except if they’re bought from the duty-free shop and sealed.

“We are very resolved to get rid of these very awkward and uncomfortable screening operations,” Tajani told reporters after talks with transport ministers from the EU’s 27 nations. “We will try to make travel a more comfortable business. At the moment it’s uncomfortable. We won’t do it overnight because we don’t yet have the equipment to replace manual screening”