Last week, Apple introduced the new M4 MacBook Air model. It brought a new sky blue finish, and introduced a higher-resolution 12MP camera with support for Center Stage. However, it also included a much more important upgrade: a lower starting price.Thats right, the MacBook Air now starts at $999 again. Thats a big deal for two reasons. One, you no longer need to buy last-gen tech for that price point, and two, it means theres now incredible clearance deals on older models.Previous MacBook Air dealsThe M2 MacBook Air introduced the design language that lives on to this day. Up until last week, Apple was selling both M2 and M3 MacBook Air models on its online store, so theres plenty of inventory to go around.Other than the colors, chipset, and webcam, the M2, M3, and M4 MacBook Airs are all largely the same computer. Its just a matter of whether or not you need cutting edge silicon.Both previous-gen computers also received a RAM boost last year alongside the M4 MacBook Pro launch, so all M2 and M3 MacBook Air models start with 16GB of RAM, just like the new M4 MacBook Air.With all of that out of the way, these are the best deals on previous generation MacBook Air models at the time of writing. Theyre all in the ~20% off range, providing at least $200 in savings across the board:13-inch with M3 chip13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB SSD, 16GB memory $799 at Amazon (with on-page coupon)13-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD, 16GB memory $999 at Amazon13-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD, 24GB memory $1199 at Amazon15-inch with M3 chip15-inch MacBook Air with 256GB SSD, 16GB memory $999 at Amazon15-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD, 24GB memory $1399 at AmazonM2 chip13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB SSD, 16GB memory $699 at Best Buy13-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD, 8GB memory $699 at Amazon (keep in mind this model has less RAM, but if storage is a higher priority for you here you go)Wrap upOlder MacBook Air deals arent for everyone. For example, if you value having multiple external displays connected, youll need an M4 model to do so. That said, if youre just looking for a simple MacBook to cover most things, M2 and M3 MacBook Air models will be an awesome buy, though you will be missing out on that new sky blue finish.If you do value that blue finish, you can pre-order an M4 13-inch MacBook Air or 15-inch MacBook Air today, and receive it on launch day.My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon:Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel