Apple raised the price of the MacBook Air by $200 in June, yet buyers in the US are now facing delivery delays of two to six weeks. This combination of higher costs and limited stock means shoppers must plan ahead if they want to purchase the laptop soon. The supply constraint affects standard configurations and extends further for models with more RAM.
US shoppers face two to six week delivery delays
The shortage stems from a global scarcity of memory and storage chips, which Apple relies on for its lineup. Enterprise AI server construction is driving up demand for these components, causing prices for RAM and SSDs to surge. Apple has adjusted its pricing strategy across 14 products, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Studio, and Mac Mini, to reflect these rising component costs.
In the US online store, the base price for the MacBook Air sits at 1,299 USD (around $1,299). This represents a significant jump from the previous starting price of 1,099 dollars. New shipments are restricted, and customers ordering higher RAM configurations should expect the longest wait times within the estimated window.
We've been tracking MacBook Air closely — see our earlier coverage on MacBook Air Shortage Hits Shoppers as. The current situation highlights how component shortages in the broader market directly impact consumer availability and pricing for popular laptops.
Apple is currently struggling to maintain inventory levels for the MacBook Air as supply chain pressures persist. Buyers should expect continued delays and higher prices until the memory chip market stabilizes.
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