Thanks. Missed that part somehow. I do have status in AA and did not realize that one needs status in both AA and Hyatt for this program.
in case anyone else missed it
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...conditions.jsp
Earn on your qualifying Hyatt stays and experiences
Individuals who are both World of Hyatt members and
AAdvantageŽ members with Gold elite status or higher will be eligible to earn both AAdvantageŽ bonus miles and World of Hyatt points on their eligible spend on qualifying Hyatt stays and experiences.
Earn on your American Airlines flights
Individuals who are both AAdvantageŽ members and
World of Hyatt members with Discoverist elite status or higher will be eligible to earn both AAdvantageŽ miles and World of Hyatt Bonus Points on their eligible American Airlines flights.