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Linux should work well on it, so, if that's your thing, go for it.

You can, however, keep the machine running unsupported newer version of macOS. That's what OpenCore Legacy Patcher does - it patches a newer macOS to recognise and run on an older Mac. YMMV, of course, and there will be a point when there are no Intel versions of macOS whatsoever.

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Which linux flavor will work well with Macbook Air Early 2015 version with most drivers taken care of for essentials like wifi, bluetooth, graphics, trackpad, etc?

> should work

Do you have any links on what's the best way to get all drivers? I have a 2015/2017 MacbookPro. I've tried this a few times but there was always something missing and most of the "How to" sites appear to be abandoned after a few years.

It was always a proposition with marginal value. The original macOS is a decent Unix and Macs weren't very competitive price-wise in relation to x86 laptops, so I wouldn't be surprised if tutorials aren't very up-to-date. That said, once it gets working, chances are it gets some support from the biggest distros. I wouldn't be surprised if Ubuntu or Fedora got everything working. I think it'd be worth a try at least.

Things like haptics, touchbar, and other more unique features, I wouldn't bet too much.

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