The problem with desoldering braid is solder left under the component leg which can take the pad with it if it solidifies again, I prefer melting both pads at once.
If no form of hot air, you can make some improvised desoldering tweezers as
shown in this thread. No need to remove the end of the tip, a temporary setup will do, use a decent thickness copper wire.
You could also make a short loop of copper wire to reach from one pad to the other, form it then tin the tips of the wire and solder it in place with a blob of solder. By heating the middle with an iron with some solder to aid in thermal transfer you can achieve melt at both pads and remove with pliers or tweezers.
Another riskier method is put a blob on each pad and alternately heat the pads without being to aggressive on dwell time. Go several times back and forwards and the board will take some heat then give one side a little extra attention then immediately hit the other side and go for removal.
Use flux if you can it helps, as well as practicing scrap boards.