Anyone know what happens if EK is not the only carrier on the outbound or inbound part of a J class itin, but there are EK flights either side of DXB with a forced layover of > 6 hours? Is STPC provided in that scenario? In other words, does EK have to be the sole carrier for STPC to be available?

Edited to add: yes STPC is provided and EK doesn't have to be the sole carrier, according to the link in the other STPC thread.