CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A bankruptcy court on Monday granted UAL Corp's (UALAQ.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) request for temporary wage cuts for United Airlines' mechanics, who last week rejected proposed cuts and voted to strike if the court alters their contract.

The ruling clears the way for a four-month 9.8 percent salary cut and 25 percent sick pay cut for the mechanics while negotiations continue on a permanent contract.